Welcome!

Dear Parents and Visitors,

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website!  My name is Sean Cruess, and I have been blessed to serve as principal of St. Benedict Catholic School since 2007.  Prior to that, I taught middle school in the Chesterfield County public school system.  I have seven children of my own, six of whom have either graduated or currently attend St. Benedict, so I write this as both an administrator and a parent.

St. Benedict has faithfully served Richmond families for over 100 years. Established in 1919 in Richmond’s Museum District, Saint Benedict Catholic School has a rich history of giving children a timeless, faith-filled, academic foundation. Today we have strong enrollment from junior kindergarten through eighth grade. Our Catholic, classical education helps our students understand the important relationship between faith and reason – teaching our children how to think critically about the world around them, in light of our Creator.  Our wonderful, family-like atmosphere in this small-school community ensures that every student is known and nurtured in a caring and supportive environment throughout their academic journey with us.

As parents, we want you to know that a St. Benedict education prepares children not only to think well, write well, and speak well, but to glorify God through their lives.  Our ultimate mission is to instill a love of God, a love of learning, a love of neighbor, and a love of service amongst our students. We want to inspire our children to lead meaningful lives and to be good citizens in this world and the next.

I invite you to visit St. Benedict and contact us to learn more about how we might serve your family.

In Christ,
Sean M. Cruess