Saint Benedict Catholic Church
300 N Sheppard St, Richmond, VA 23221
About Saint Benedict Catholic Church
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 a Catholic church serving the Richmond community.
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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