St Benedict Deaf Parish

San Francisco, California

Since 1962Large congregation
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Contact & Location for St Benedict Deaf Parish

1801 Octavia St

San Francisco, CA 94109

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Service Times for St Benedict Deaf Parish

Sunday 10:30 AM

Mass (ASL)

From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026

Plan your visit

  • ASL interpretation

Leadership

  • Fr. Paul Zirimenya

    Pastor

    What their website saysFr. Paul Zirimenya, Pastor

About St Benedict Deaf Parish

St. Benedict Parish for the Deaf is a welcoming Catholic community located in San Francisco, California, specifically serving the deaf and hearing communities. The parish provides inclusive worship experiences in American Sign Language (ASL) with English voice interpretation, creating an accessible spiritual environment.

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First-Time Visitor Info for St Benedict Deaf Parish

Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Mass is celebrated every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in American Sign Language with English voice interpretation. Visitor Tips: St. Benedict welcomes visitors with Christian hospitality regardless of whether you are a long-time resident or visiting for the weekend. Video phones are available at (415) 255-5837 or (415) 255-5768 for accessibility.

Care & support

  • Counseling

    Counseling

    What their website saysCounseling Crisis intervention Advocacy & coordinating interpreter services
  • Crisis intervention

    What their website saysCounseling Crisis intervention Advocacy & coordinating interpreter services

Serving the community

  • Emergency food assistance

    Food pantry

    What their website saysEmergency food assistance: food baskets on Thanksgiving and Easter
  • Home and hospital visitation

    What their website saysHome and hospital visitation
  • Transportation and social/recreational activities

    What their website saysTransportation and social/recreational activities

Groups & programs

Groups for:Deaf community
  • R.C.I.A.

    What their website saysMike Callejas, R.C.I.A

History & building

  • Founded in 1962

    St. Benedict Center was founded in 1962. The present church site was acquired and built in 1939.

    What their website saysSt. Benedict Center was founded in 1962.
  • Building completed in 1939

Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.

Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.

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