Saint Benedict Catholic Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Fr. John David Ramsey (Pastor)

Founded 1911

Denomination Roman Catholic

Service Times Multiple Sunday and weekday Masses — see parish website

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.saintbenedictparish.org

Pastor Credentials Roman Catholic ordained (Diocese of Richmond)

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Orthodox Trinitarian Roman Catholic.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Scripture + Tradition + Magisterium co-equal (standard RC).

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Knights of Columbus active.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Roman Catholic soteriology (Trent); sola fide rejected.

WARNING!

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Male-only priests; Marian/saint veneration standard.

Male-only priesthood per Catholic doctrine.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Diocese of Richmond oversight confirmed in homepage abuse-reporting notice.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Lectionary-based Catholic homilies; standard English Mass times (8:30am, 11:00am Sun; 5:30pm weekdays) — no Latin Mass advertised.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Historic Richmond parish with school.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Diocese of Richmond; no visible progressive signals on homepage.

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Diocese of Richmond — real oversight confirmed.

Strong

Assessment

St. Benedict Richmond (1911) is a historic parish in the city of Richmond under Fr. John David Ramsey, Diocese of Richmond. Traditional Catholic profile — Nicene orthodoxy and male priesthood preserved; soteriology's sacramental/works framework remains the red-flag break from sola fide.

#roman-catholic#sola-fide-rejected#diocese-of-richmond#historic-parish

MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

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[1] Live source saintbenedictparish.org

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