SAINT BENEDICT THE MOOR 

CATHOLIC CHURCH 

About Us

Saint Benedict the Moor Catholic Church is an African-American parish founded in 1946 by the Josephites religious order and located in the Northeast section of Washington, DC, at the edge of RFK Stadium.  As of February 1, 2003, Saint Benedict the Moor Parish was returned to the pastoral care of the Archdiocese of Washington. 

In 1952, Cardinal O'Boyle dedicated the present structure, a combination church/hall and rectory.  A convent and school under the care of the Oblate Sisters Of Providence  and lay teachers was opened ten years later in 1962.  

In 1978, a parish center known as the Imperial Room was opened, leaving the original church/hall structure exclusively for church services.  If you are interested in renting the Imperial Room for a wedding or other special occasion, contact Mrs. Gloria Beasley at (202) 529-2359.

Sunday  Mass Schedule

    Vigil Mass on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
&
    Sunday at  10:00a.m. 

Daily Mass Schedule

        Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 8:00 a.m. in the Rectory Chapel    

Miraculous Medal Novena and Mass Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Church

Sacrament of Penance

One half hour before all Masses or by appointment.

How to find Us

Saint Benedict the Moor Catholic Church and School are conveniently located in Northeast Washington, DC, adjacent to the RFK Stadium, approximately 1 mile from Route 295 on 21st Street, N.E.  Please click here for more detailed directions using Map Quest.

The nearest metro station Stadium-Armory on the Blue/Orange lines.  Please click here for more detailed Metro information. 

Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

Saint Vincent de Paul is the sister parish of St Benedict the Moor Church with whom we share our Pastor. Saint Vincent de Paul is located at the corner of South Capital and M. Street S.E. The Mass schedule is at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday and 12:10 p.m. on weekdays.