About St. Benignus · Greenfield, Ohio
St. Benignus is a Roman Catholic parish in Greenfield, Ohio, founded in 1856 and part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The parish shares its name with the Irish saint Benignus of Armagh, a disciple of St. Patrick, and has served the Highland County community for more than 165 years from its church at 204 South Second Street. Today St. Benignus is one of four worship sites of the Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Family, alongside Holy Trinity in West Union, St. Mary Queen of Heaven in Peebles, and St. Mary in Hillsboro. The parish offers Sunday and weekday Mass, Wednesday confessions, and is led by Pastor Rev. Mike Paraniuk.
- Established
- 1856
- Patron
- St. Benignus of Armagh
- Rector
- Rev. Mike Paraniuk
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Why belong here
St. Benignus offers a small, tight-knit Catholic community in Greenfield where members can know one another by name while still being supported by the wider Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Family. Worshippers can attend Sunday Mass, weekday Mass on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and confessions on Wednesdays — all in a historic church that has served the area since 1856. The parish is also a gateway to the broader regional Catholic life of Highland and Adams counties, including shared schools, faith formation, and outreach through Our Lady of the Hills.
Mass times at St. Benignus
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM (after 12:00 PM Mass)
- Also available upon request
About St. Benignus Parish
St. Benignus is a Catholic parish in Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio, founded in 1856 and dedicated to St. Benignus of Armagh. The parish belongs to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and currently worships at its church on South Second Street. Today it is one of four sites of the Our Lady of Hills Catholic Family.
Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Family
St. Benignus is now part of the Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Family, a single parish family uniting worship sites across Highland and Adams counties. The family is guided by the vision of being 'a vibrant community that radiates love and compassion, grounded in prayer, and guided by the Holy Spirit,' welcoming all who seek God's grace.
- Holy Trinity, West Union
- St. Mary Queen of Heaven, Peebles
- St. Mary, Hillsboro
- St. Benignus, Greenfield
Contact and Location
Parishioners and visitors can reach St. Benignus by phone, email, or in person at the church or parish office.
- Address: 204 S. Second St., Greenfield, OH 45123
- Mailing: PO Box 399, Greenfield, OH 45123-0399
- Phone: (937) 981-2785
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: ourladyofthehillsoh.com/greenfield/