Reverend Daniel F. Swift is the leader of St. Benedict RCC parish in Holmdel, one of two Catholic churches in Holmdel. The church has a very active parish and is involved in numerous community outreach efforts. It operates a Knights of Columbus, a St. Vincent de Paul Society, a pantry, prayer groups and more.
Principal Mary Ellen Lilly supervises St. Ben's, as it is known around town. It is an established coed K- 8th grade school that attracts children from Holmdel, Hazlet, Matawan and other towns. Kindergarten is full-day. The children wear uniforms.