About St. Benedict · Waterford, Michigan
St. Benedict Parish is a Roman Catholic community in Waterford, Michigan, led by Pastor Rev. James Mayworm. The parish welcomes newcomers, visitors, and long-time parishioners to its weekday and weekend Masses, and it nurtures faith through adult Bible study, RCIA, grief support, and service ministries. As part of an Archdiocese of Detroit Family of Parishes alongside Sacred Heart, St. Damien of Molokai, St. Hugo of the Hills, and St. Thomas More, St. Benedict connects local Catholics to a broader sacramental and pastoral network. The parish is known for its warm hospitality, active St. Vincent de Paul conference, livestreamed Masses, and a Parish Center Chapel that hosts weekly Eucharistic adoration.
- Patron
- St. Benedict of Nursia
- Rector
- Rev. James Mayworm
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Detroit
Why belong here
St. Benedict offers a welcoming, service-oriented community rooted in prayer and the sacraments, with clear pathways for newcomers to grow in faith through RCIA, Bible studies, and parish ministries, while serving neighbors through the St. Vincent de Paul Society and outreach ministries.
Mass times at St. Benedict
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00pm - 3:45pm
- or by appointment
Adoration times
- Wednesday 11:00am - 12:00pm (Parish Center Chapel)
- Wednesday 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Parish Center Chapel)
Sacraments & Pastoral Care
The parish celebrates Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick. Baptism and Marriage require six months of registered parish membership and advance preparation. Sick calls and Communion for the homebound are arranged through the parish office.
- Baptism: registered member for 6 months, arrange 3 months prior
- Marriage: registered member for 6 months, arrange 6 months prior
- Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00-3:45pm or by appointment
- Anointing of the Sick / homebound Communion: call the parish office
Ministries & Volunteer Opportunities
St. Benedict invites parishioners to serve and grow through a range of liturgical, outreach, and formation ministries.
- Music Ministry
- Ushers/Greeters
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
- Altar Servers
- Funeral Ministry
- Livestream Mass Technician
- Adoration Prayer Team
- Adult Bible Studies
- Grief Support
- Money Counters
- Knights of Columbus
- St. Bernadette Guild
- St. Vincent de Paul
Family of Parishes
St. Benedict is clustered with four neighboring parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit to share clergy, resources, and pastoral ministry.
- Sacred Heart, Auburn Hills
- St. Benedict, Waterford
- St. Damien of Molokai, Pontiac
- St. Hugo of the Hills, Bloomfield Hills
- St. Thomas More, Troy