An iconic landmark built in the 1800s, this lovely Catholic church has a beautiful interior setting…read morespecifically the stained glass windows. How blessed we were to have witnessed a baptism taking place during Sunday mass.

Old St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic Church in Milwaukee built by the Germans in the 1800s. It has…read morestained glass windows and many statues throughout the church. Most importantly, it has air conditioning! I attended a beautiful wedding here and think this is important to know for our Wisconsin summers. There is also a small parking lot behind the church. I would not bank on parking there unless you arrive very early.

This beautiful and historic downtown church is a good choice for the twice a year Catholics because…read moreof the 19th Century majesty of the edifice, and the high quality music. I'm not Catholic, I come to humor my Chief of Staff, I'm sure it won't affect my reincarnation one way or another, and she thinks maybe this way I won't go to Heck when I pass on. Hence, my criteria here aren't cosmological or theological, only aesthetic, and this is a remarkable and ornate cathedral that's peaceful and humbling to sit in. I like to come early and leave late to experience the talented organist, the choir is professional quality, and on holidays they bring on a chamber brass ensemble. The one negative is the scary central hanging Jesus, with abstract accentuated crown of thorns and stigmata, it's not a friendly Jesus.

Great faith community of Roman Catholic believers welcoming anyone and everyone, no matter faith…read morebackground. Beautiful, inspiring worship space, spiritually moving liturgies, glorious music, and a diverse, warm and friendly community of fellow followers of Jesus Christ. Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee welcomes you!

The Basilica offers docent-led tours for groups; and I was thrilled to be part of one…read more The tours last 1 hr and after the tour, the gift shop is open. I had a wonderful time and our tour guide,Jennifer, was phenomenal: she was clear, engaging, and a great storyteller. I recommend this tour for visitors but specially for locals; who will learn a lot about the history of their own city.

This is one of the most beautiful basilicas in the country after our Lady of victory Basilica in…read moreLackwanna, New York. If you are in Milwaukee, do not skip a visit to this Basilica. It is stunning and words and pictures.... Do not describe it. They have four relics from Saints. The Saints are Saint Carlos, Saint Francis, Saint Anthony, and Saint Clare. It is 100% handicap accessible. It has a very nice gift shop although small. And very nice restrooms.

So thankful for this Church family. These guys are the real deal. Sometimes you wonder if there are…read morenormal people who are really trying to follow Jesus, Love people and not be weird about it. I'm so glad to have a place like CityHouse to invite my Milwaukee friends to.

From the owner: City House Church is a non denominational church located in the heart of Milwaukee. Focused on…read morepowerful biblical teaching and community, we also have a fun and engaging children's ministry! Every Sunday we come together to worship a real God, engage in a real authentic community and experience real hope.

Unless I'm being paid to play, I only go to mass when dragged kicking and screaming by my Catholic…read moreChief of Staff. I'm not what you would call a "good Catholic." I'm not even a good Buddhist for that matter. But I do like good music, a good homily (it's so much like a good lecture, so it's a career skill that I learn from good podium speakers, and don't you think priests should use background Powerpoints and pause for questions?), and historic places. The church is beautiful Romanesque Revival style with some NeoGothic touches, majestic stained glass, and wonderful acoustics. Interestingly there's little of the history of the parish on their website but it's well described in the National Registry of Historic Places. The oldest part is the convent, tracing back to the start of the parish by German immigrants in the late 19th century. I highly recommend the chapters on German immigration in "The Making of Milwaukee" by John Gurda, it's a PBS documentary. The best aspect of this parish is that while other Catholic masses are relaxing COVID19 precautions in another surge, this parish has a dedicated mask required mass for those of us who truly value all human life. Also in the plus column, the priest giving the homily was passionate, articulate, with good timing. Of course this is based on Christmas Mass when they all give it their best, but I suspect this padre is always delivering well. The music was exceptional, organ and two sopranos. Or maybe a soprano and a tenor. Yes, now that I think about it, my Chief of Staff was the other soprano and not part of the choir above us. Ushers are attentive and spry, the area parking isn't bad.

I really love worshipping at All Saints. The people have been worshipping on the same spot since…read more1871, and when I am there I am confident that I am in the right place, and that the sacramental Christianity practiced there connects the living to an ancient faith. All baptized Christians are welcome at the communion rail. The parishioners are very friendly, and it's a come-as-you-are kind of place, even though the service is traditional and solemn. I leave feeling calm and purified. Additionally, the church is really beautiful inside. It has a wonderful organ! Only wrinkle--be sure to note the service times. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day there is only one Sunday service--at 9 am. The rest of the year, it's 8 and 10 am for the Sunday Eucharist.

Today was a special event at the cathedral, the annual Kirkin' o' th' Tartans, a celebration of…read moreScottish heritage and culture. The origins of the kirking are the stuff of legend, and like most legends, it is probably based in some fact but where the fact leaves off and the fantasy starts has been lost to history. First of all, what does it mean? The Scottish Gaelic word, "kirk" means church, and in this context, "kirk" means "blessing." Tartans are the traditional plaid emblems of Scottish clans, woven into (typically) wool cloth. According to legend, in the mid-18th Century, the British rulers took revenge on Scotland in retaliation for a failed attempt to regain Scottish independence. The wearing of tartans, kilts and any highlanded symbols was forbidden. Legend says Highlanders wore tartans under their garments, in defiance of the law, with their tartans blessed in church. 46 years later, the law was rescinded and the wearin' of the tartans returned. The problem is that no real history of the secret wearin' o' the tartans is known in Scotland. So this tradition may be a uniquely American tradition, going back to World War II. Either way, the Kirkin' o' th' Tartans takes place in churches all across the county on April 6 each year. Sometimes it's celebrated on Reformation Sunday the last Sunday in October, sometimes on St. Andrew's Day (St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland) on November 30, or, as in Milwaukee, on Tartan Day on April 6. At the kirking of the tartans, there is lots of bagpipe music, Scottish dancing, remembrance of those who left us in the prior year, the reading of the 23rd Psalm (with a Gaelic accent) and, of course, the blessing of the tartans. The joint bagpipe/pipe organ rendition of "Amazing Grace" could bring a tear to your eye, and it was the first time I've ever heard a pipe organ almost overpowered. Now I'm looking forward to the Highland Games, but I'm marking my calendar for April 6, 2015.

Beautiful church with stunning stained glass and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The singing during…read morethe ceremony was lovely and made everything feel even more special. The couple looked absolutely beautiful -- such a wonderful place for a wedding.

Stunning historic church recently restored inside and out…read more Attended Mass yesterday The pipe organ is amazing

Warm, welcoming community with thoughtful services and a beautiful space. The message was…read moremeaningful, the music was lovely, and people were genuinely kind and inclusive. I always leave feeling grounded and inspired!Highly recommend visiting.

Beautiful church in the neighborhood I have always been curious about…read more Thankfully with Doors open Milwaukee, I got to see the inside! Built in the 1890s, it was built as a Unitarian church from the get go. The inside reflects those Victorian times it was built in, with dark wood bric a brac displaying some angels on top. Renovations over the years modernized and expanded the church as well as making it "greener". The main hallway was once an outdoor walkway, a fireplace has been removed, and solar panels have been added. There's a cute little court yard, and it still retains its 19th century roots.

Profoundly Amazing! My indigent long lost twin brother, Tim Decker, was missing for 35 years. In…read moreMay of 2017 Milwaukee Coroners Office notified me of his death. We could not afford any burial so the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and St James' Episcopal Church members showed up at a mans burial that they never knew Tim and to our surprise it was all televised and we were able to view his amazing services on-line. Our hearts were bleeding, my soul as a twin was aching as I very much wanted to be there but could not. Each and every one of the parishoners that attended have my sincere gratitude for there selfless act of kindness... I wish to reach out someday and be able to personally thank them and let them know their actions stopped my heart from bleeding. Our grief was lessened.