Saint Benedict Catholic Church
300 N Sheppard St, Richmond, VA 23221
About Saint Benedict Catholic Church
Saint Benedict Catholic Church is located in Richmond, Virginia, in a neighborhood with diverse community needs and active parish engagement. The church serves as a spiritual center for Catholics throughout the city and surrounding areas seeking traditional Catholic worship and sacramental life. Saint Benedict offers comprehensive parish programs including daily Mass times, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for those entering the Catholic faith, and CCD religious education for children. The parish maintains an active Knights of Columbus council dedicated to charitable works and community service. A youth ministry program provides spiritual formation and fellowship opportunities for young parishioners. Through these offerings, the church supports individuals and families at various stages of their spiritual journey. The church is located at 300 North Sheppard Street and maintains extended accessibility for prayer and worship. Wednesday Mass is offered at 10:00 AM, while the church remains open for private prayer and sacraments 24 hours on both Saturday and Sunday. Saint Benedict is fully wheelchair accessible and provides parking for parishioners. The parish offers a nursery during services, air conditioning for year-round comfort, and live streaming of Mass for those unable to attend in person. Coffee and fellowship time follows services, fostering community connection among parishioners. More information about Mass times, sacraments, and parish activities is available at www.saintbenedictparish.org. The parish maintains a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on community reviews.
About Catholic Churches
The Catholic Church is the world's oldest and largest Christian institution, tracing its leadership through an unbroken line of popes back to the Apostle Peter. The Mass — the central act of Catholic worship — follows a liturgical calendar and culminates in the Eucharist, which Catholics believe is the real presence of Christ. Catholic life is shaped by seven sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Parishes typically offer multiple Sunday Masses, daily Mass, confession hours, and robust faith formation programs. The Church's social teaching on human dignity, care for the poor, and the common good is expressed through extensive charitable and educational ministries worldwide.
Plan Your Visit
Get directions →First service starts at Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM — plan to arrive 10 minutes early
On-site parking is available — no need to hunt for street parking
Children's ministry and nursery run during all services — kids are welcome
Fully wheelchair accessible — contact the church for specific accessibility needs
Can't make it in person? Services are live streamed online
Dress code is casual — come as you are
Check the website for any schedule changes before your visit
Member Reviews
★ 4.6 · 206 Google reviewsBrenda Guerrero
★★★★★The Word and Messages appreciated. However, it is astonishing how the Catholic Church reasoned altering a Sacred and Divine Scripture regarding Communion. Even today, it should replicated as demonstrated by Jesus Christ…
Kerry Burchett
★★★★★Wonderful message each Sunday. Poignant and relatable regarding current events. ALL good, kind people. Beautiful church, ample parking! The church is accepting of anyone wanting to learn about Catholicism. They extend gr…
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🕐 Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🕐 Saturday: Open 24 hours
🕐 Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Saint Benedict Catholic Church hold services?
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: Open 24 hours, Sunday: Open 24 hours
Where is Saint Benedict Catholic Church located?
300 N Sheppard St, Richmond, VA 23221
What denomination is Saint Benedict Catholic Church?
Saint Benedict Catholic Church is a Catholic church.
How do I contact Saint Benedict Catholic Church?
Call (804) 254-8810 or visit http://www.saintbenedictparish.org/.
What is Saint Benedict Catholic Church known for?
Saint Benedict Catholic Church is located in Richmond, Virginia, in a neighborhood with diverse community needs and active parish engagement.
Church Health Score
Based on Google rating, reviews, and online presence
Strong
This church scores 82/100 compared to other Catholic churches in Richmond.
Catholic Benchmarks
Hartford Seminary + ECFA national averages
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