About St. Benedict (St. Benedict Parish) · Benedicta, Maine
St. Benedict Parish in Benedicta, Maine, was established in 1834 and serves the local Catholic community with regular English-language Masses, sacraments, and ministries. The parish is part of the Vicariate I - Aroostook Cluster within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. It offers weekday and weekend Masses, Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration, with a focus on faith formation and community service. The parish is rooted in tradition and actively engages parishioners through pastoral care and outreach.
- Established
- 1834
- Patron
- St. Benedict
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
Why belong here
Join St. Benedict Parish to experience regular English-language Masses, sacraments, and a welcoming community. The parish offers Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, and a variety of ministries including faith formation, Hispanic ministry, and outreach to the elderly and vulnerable. Parishioners are invited to participate in lifelong spiritual growth and service to others.
Mass times at St. Benedict (St. Benedict Parish)
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Friday 8:00 AM Until 9:00 AM
Adoration times
- Friday 8:00 AM Until 9:00 AM
History
Founded in 1834, St. Benedict Parish is one of the oldest Catholic parishes in Maine. It has served the Benedicta community for nearly two centuries, offering spiritual and pastoral care. The parish is part of the Vicariate I - Aroostook Cluster within the Diocese of Portland. While the website does not detail specific historical milestones or community evolution, it confirms the parish’s long-standing presence and ongoing ministry.
Ministries
The parish offers a variety of ministries including Hispanic Ministry, Lifelong Faith Formation, Divorce Ministry, Elder Services, Prison Ministry, Deaf Ministry, and Marriage Ministry. These ministries aim to support parishioners in their spiritual journey and connect them with community resources.
- Hispanic Ministry
- Lifelong Faith Formation
- Divorce Ministry
- Elder Services
- Prison Ministry
- Deaf Ministry
- Marriage Ministry
Mass and Sacraments
The parish offers Sunday Mass at 8:30 AM and weekday Mass on Friday at 9:00 AM, both in English. Confession is available Friday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM, and Eucharistic Adoration is held Friday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The website does not list specific sacraments offered, but sacraments are typically available at parishes of this nature.