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Mission Statement

Inspired by Francis of Assisi, St Benedict the Moor Parish is a table set for all who hunger for the nourishment of the gospel.
We welcome and nurture the gifts of our urban community.
We call upon the Spirit to help us build a just and

peaceful world.
We celebrate "God Among Us" with all people.

Human Concerns Ministries

• St Vincent dePaul Society - visits the homes of those who need special help with their everyday needs
• 1st Sunday Meal - the parish and alumni provide and serve the food on the first Sunday of every month
• Downtown Collaboration - working with Gesu and St John's Cathedral in our mission to improve the lives of the less fortunate, including Companion Families program and the Affordable Housing Program.
• Brown Bags Breaking Barriers at Repairers of the Breach, 1335 W Vliet. Join members of downtown and suburban parishes and members of Repairers for a brown bag lunch and small group sharing on the cming Sundy's Gospel. Spend an hour with the poor and experience the blessing of lunch, scripture and prayer with the homeless.