About St. Benedict
St. Benedict is a Catholic church located at Post Office Box 1780, San Benito, TX, 78586. You can reach St. Benedict at +19563992353.
St. Benedict is one of 32 churches we list in San Benito, among 23,267 across Texas. It falls within Cameron County and the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area. It is counted among 6 Catholic churches in San Benito, part of 1,516 in the Catholic tradition across Texas.
Patron saint of St. Benedict
Other churches named after Saint Benedict
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Benedict are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic Houston, TX
St. Benedict the Abbot
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Catholic Chicago, IL
Saint Benedict's Church
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Catholic Phoenix, AZ
St. Benedict
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Catholic Columbus, GA
St. Benedict the Moor
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Catholic Chicago, IL
St. Benedict the African West
Where is St. Benedict located?
St. Benedict is located at Post Office Box 1780, San Benito, TX, 78586. The building sits at coordinates 26.10994, -97.64541, placing it in San Benito, TX 78586.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- Post Office Box 1780, San Benito, TX, 78586
- Coordinates
- 26.109941, -97.645414
- Latitude
- 26.109941
- Longitude
- -97.645414
- Directions
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The neighborhood around St. Benedict
The ZIP code 78586 area around St. Benedict is home to 49,504 residents with a median household income of $42,515 and a median age of 30.2 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at St. Benedict
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about St. Benedict
- What denomination is St. Benedict?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Benedict located?
- St. Benedict is located at Post Office Box 1780, San Benito, TX, 78586.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Benedict?
- Saint Benedict (Benedict of Nursia). Feast day: Jul 11.
Photographs of St. Benedict
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