St. Benedict Parish

Welcome to Saint Benedict Parish, home of Perpetual Adoration in Atchison, Kansas!

Whether you're new to the area, exploring the Catholic faith, or a longtime parishioner, we’re grateful you're here. Rooted in the rich Benedictine tradition, our parish seeks to share Christ’s love through joyful worship, authentic community, and lives of service.

Saint Benedict Parish is a vibrant Catholic community in love with Jesus Christ and His Church. Located at Second Street and Unity, next to the campus of Benedictine College, our parish includes three historic churches—Saint Benedict, Saint Joseph, and Saint Patrick—where the sacraments are celebrated with reverence and joy. We’re blessed with a diverse and faithful community: college students, families, longtime residents, and new faces alike.

Whether you're seeking a parish home, returning to the Church, or simply curious about the Catholic faith, know that you are welcome. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we’d be honored to walk with you.

As your pastor, I invite each of us to renew our commitment to love and serve God by deepening our relationship with Him and caring for one another—especially those most in need. Ask the Lord, “How do You want my relationship with You to grow?”

• If the prompting is to go to Mass or Adoration more often, do it.

• If it is to set aside time each day to pray as a couple, no excuses, make it a priority.

• If it is simply to “be still and know that He is God” in times of silence, set aside this time.

• If in prayer, a person comes to mind, reach out to him or her.

• If you feel prompted to serve a family member, the parish, or the greater community in a particular way, explore it.

I look forward to walking with you as pilgrims of hope.

Shalom,
Fr. Jeremy Heppler, OSB
Pastor (effective July 1, 2025)