St Mary's Catholic Church
9505 Gayton Rd, Richmond, VA 23229
About St Mary's 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: 9:00 AM – 4:00 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
★ 4.8 · 146 Google reviewsT. C. Jordan (Tom)
★★★★★Best Catholic Church in Western Henrico, VA. Father Michael Renninger, Pastor has been a blessing for many years. If you cannot attend Mass in person, then watch the Sunday, 9:00 am on Livestream (YouTube).
Sheri Wilson
★★★★★The priest is truly amazing - very compassionate- I ask him for pray for my parents both struggling with health issues, my Dad is in Hospice and has Dementia. I video taped him praying with them and blessing them to sen…
Sermons Online
St Mary's Catholic Church publishes sermons on YouTube
Service Times
🕐 Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does St Mary's Catholic Church hold services?
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where is St Mary's Catholic Church located?
9505 Gayton Rd, Richmond, VA 23229
What denomination is St Mary's Catholic Church?
St Mary's Catholic Church is a Catholic church.
How do I contact St Mary's Catholic Church?
Call (804) 740-4044 or visit http://www.stmarysrichmond.org/.
What is St Mary's Catholic Church known for?
St Mary's 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 81/100 compared to other Catholic churches in Richmond.
Catholic Benchmarks
Hartford Seminary + ECFA national averages
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