St. Benedict
About St. Benedict
St. Benedict Church sits in Newark's historic Ironbound neighborhood and reflects the extraordinary ethnic diversity of this Archdiocese of Newark parish through Masses offered in English, Portuguese, and Spanish every week. Daily morning Mass in English and evening Masses in Portuguese run Monday through Friday, with Sunday serving worshippers across all three language communities — making it one of the most multilingual parishes in northern New Jersey. Sister parish to St. Aloysius, it offers the full range of sacraments and welcomes parishioners "from humble beginnings to a thriving congregation."
St. Benedict is a Roman Catholic parish in Newark, New Jersey, part of the Archdiocese of Newark. The parish offers Mass 16 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 9 AM and 9:15 AM and 11 AM and 12:30 PM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Saturday
Programs & Ministries
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Schedule: Monday
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Benedict? ▼
St. Benedict Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 9 AM, 9:15 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Benedict? ▼
St. Benedict confession times: Saturday 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Benedict? ▼
Yes, St. Benedict celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Benedict have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Benedict offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM, 7 PM.
Where is St. Benedict located? ▼
St. Benedict is located at 65 Barbara Street, Newark, NJ 07105. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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