Rev. Maurice O'Mahony is the best. His sermon is short and very memorable…read more Lovely little Church in Montecito.

We were driving around Montecito when we spotted this church. We had to stop and check it out. Our…read moreLady of Mount Carmel is soooo beautiful. As soon as you walk in to the church it gives you that comforting and peaceful feeling. It was quiet on a Sunday afternoon and I loved it. I will definitely come back here next time I'm in the area.

Odiyana Institute is a wonderful resource and beacon for authentic Vajrayana Buddhist teachings…read more And Tulku Orgyen Rinpoche is so generous with his time and wisdom. We are so lucky to have them!

Living Faith Church has begun hosting quarterly makers markets. All types on items and great…read morevendors! Another big plus is there so much parking!! I had a great time and can't wait to see who else signs on for future markets in the unincorporated and Goleta area.

The church seems empty in spirit. The space is large and clean, yet lacks feeling. The pastor is…read morerobotic and lacks warmth. The current attendees keep to themselves and are not inviting to outsiders, beyond the initial first three greetings. The church seems to focus on fundraising and worship the all mighty dollar, rather than growing the church parish and focus on relationship building. It has been very disappointing to hear the complains of the pastor, yet he keeps contradicting his own words by his actions. This church is filled with a high school spirit of "clicks", that undermine positive feeling of belonging and wanting to keep attending.

Online is great to view this church the Pastor is really good with his messages for the sermon he…read moreis teaching about .

Great head pastor, amazing pastoral ministry, children's and youth ministry. Fun family activities…read more Once a month family dinner

St. Raphael's was my family's church growing up. I have many fond memories here…read more The church building itself dates back to the 1960s I believe. It's adorned with beautiful stained glass windows which cast the most breathtaking glow during morning mass. The facilities are immaculately clean and are outfitted for large groups. I've been here for masses, baptisms (including my own), memorial services, and holiday events. All were executed very well. The church also has a parish hall, a Sunday school program, a catechism program, a choir, a youth group, and many other extracurricular events. There's also a K-8 private school, ample parking, and the most beautiful rose garden. You'll even find a Cub Scout Christmas tree stand here during the holiday season. I was personally a part of their junior high youth group, and I was an altar server at the 9:30am Sunday mass for about five years. The programs were well-organized and offered a real sense of community and camaraderie. I always felt welcomed as a member of this church. A good Catholic program overall.

I was stationed at St. Raphael's first in "residence" as I was teaching and being Campus Minister…read moreat Bishop Garcia Diego High School. Then I was assigned as Associate Pastor there when Msgr. Steve Downes became Pastor. I loved my years at St. Raphael's, I believe I was there as an Associate for 8 years. I have many great memories of the people there. They are truly a family and so warm and welcoming. I learned how to celebrate Mass in Spanish there and although I made many mistakes the people helped me along and gently corrected me in private. Fr. Downes is an excellent example of a Servant Pastor who worked hard to make sure the parish was well run and the people were served. Some of my fondest memories of Priesthood are of St. Raphael's, even a little meeting that happens 6 days a week in a little room on the north side of the Church building at 6:45 am. I visited there a couple of weeks ago. Jesus is alive and working in that Parish!

A solo trip to Santa Barbara called me to visit Our Lady of Sorrows on a Thursday morning…read more I was lucky to have the church to "myself," to pray the rosary, reflect, and admire the artwork and statues that adorn the interior. They even have Holy Water "on tap" on either side of the church, which I was able to take some home with gratitude. Such a gem and I'm glad I was able to visit Easy to find, ample parking located on the back; beautiful grounds.

I used to serve and do many other things in this parish when the Jesuits ran it (RIP Fr Cahill). We…read moreattended the 11 am mass which was very much diff at that time (Mrs Cunningham was the organist ). It took me the 4 + yrs of coming back to SB lately to even enter . I was petrified they had destroyed it . I was so relieved to see it was in tact . As far as Mass, it's in the same state of disrepair that it has been for 50 years . I did attend the daily Mass by the Salesian , who is leaving , and I was really surprised in a food way . I've attended the Sunday Mass several times and it's sheer chaos . I pray for the pastor . There's an overabundance or extraordinary ministers and deacons but that's par today . There have been those who have complained about it not being welcoming . I get that . There seems to be a one-sided welcoming environment. The standard disorder is omnipresent , people lifting up their hands every 3 seconds ; standing when they should be kneeling and the music is very "Me" oriented . Unfortunately this is all a result of the grave lack of catechesis in the last 50 yrs . That's why I don't want to hear anymore about the lack of understanding or reverence for the Eucharist . That education needs to come from the priest . As does the appropriate direction for the Mass . I doubt that is going to happen unless they get another associate . It's the clericalization of the laity and the laication of the clergy . Please don't believe there are no priests . I know of several religious order priests who'd come to OLS eg. VI , FSSP, CM .

If you prefer a small tightly knit church where you are not just another face in the crowd, this is…read morethe place. Today was my first visit. I was looking for a Calvary Chapel where I could make personal connections and feel welcomed into the family, I was not disappointed. I was greeted with genuine smiles by many members instantly. I felt like family right away. Before leaving I was in prayer with two very loving women. I'm happy the Lord led me to this church, and I will be returning. I've been to several very large Calvary Chapels in the past including Albuquerque which is huge, but I did not experience the warm connections I felt here. If you visit this church you will be greeted as family.

This is an anointed church for followers of Jesus Christ. There is no ego, but those who wish to…read morefollow are welcome to attend. This is not for "lite" believers. Good music.

Very welcoming Congregation. Enjoy the classes offered on Zoom. A very caring community.Open…read moreminded folks.

Great place. They have an AA meeting here at 7am which I am a regular. It's a great meeting hall.read more