My brother graduated at this building (this is where the ceremony was held) and my parents had…read moretheir vows renewed here!! Best/most impressive Catholic Church around. It feels almost regal or stately inside!!

So a Jew walks into a Church…read more.. ...and decides to write a Yelp review about it. Needless to say, I don't have much basis of comparison, but the Church of St. Patrick and St. Anthony is quite a sight to behold. Clearly, downtown Hartford has grown up around this and other churches like it. Long before thousands of fans were worshipping the Whalers across the street at the Civic Center (and apparently not hard enough), local Catholics worshipped Jesus here. I was here for a wedding. Father Tom spoke with incredible poise, and conducted a very nice ceremony. The church itself is impeccably kept. I notice all the reviews so far are 5-star... does Jesus get mad at four-star reviews?

I've been a lifelong member here at First Church. I stayed because of family and have grown up and…read moremade friends here. Being involved in different types of outreach have been fulfilling. We have a much more diverse membership than ever now and it's growing all the time. Come to church on Sunday and see if it's for you.

If you are seeking a spiritual anchor, please come! Whomever you are and wherever you are on your…read morespiritual journey, you are welcome here. Outstanding music, inspirational sermons, a stellar speaker series, and a life-long Christian education program are only a few of the paths that you could take. I am overwhelmed by what this church offers its attendees and what it gives to the greater community.

If you want an incredible visual and spiritual experience, come and visit during the 10:30 AM…read moreSunday Mass. The homilies are uplifting. Father Ed Moran is the administrator of the parish and Father Art Murphy is the pastor. Martin Smith is the Musical Director and you will thoroughly enjoy the music.

I stopped by this gorgeous Catholic church on a random Sunday morning and I can not say enough…read moreabout it! The congregation was diverse, lively, and friendly; the music was extremely good; the priest was engaging; and the building is outstanding. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a Catholic church home.

Kind people. Everyone is welcome. The choir is EXCEPTIONAL.!!! Hours are a bit unpredictable, but…read morethe choir makes up for lack of services and the schedule is always accurate, online.

This is not your typical church and has been my place to raise my children, meet great people, and…read morefeed my spiritual side. It helps you search for truths and values without denying your own past. It has a lifespan education program for all ages along with different social services and social justice projects for the community around us. You're welcome to visit us a few times to see if it's a place for you, too.

I recently attended a wedding at this cathedral. It is a wonderful combination of beauty and…read morefunction. It is a treat for the eyes and also for the ears with the superb acoustics. No booklets and pamphlets were out today, just the QR codes on the back of the pews. I'll assume they still have those to distribute for older parishioners who might not have or want to use an electronic device. The kneelers are very heavy to move. Since I'm sure the cathedral gets many guests, I'd like to see a few more directional signs - as many of us entered for the wedding, I frequently heard, " Where do I enter?" or "Am I supposed to take the elevator?" But once you get past those things, you'll enjoy the experience.

I've seen quite a few impressive cathedrals around the world, including St. Francis in St. Louis…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/st-francis-xavier-college-church-saint-louis?hrid=2Y2BMChxdXLxTj9c3oD2QA, Cattedrale di Palermo in Sicily https://www.yelp.com/biz/cattedrale-di-palermo-palermo?hrid=sekzQVqMLqLaS3oqlkglRg, Basílica Pontificia de San Miguel in Madrid https://www.yelp.com/biz/bas%C3%ADlica-pontificia-de-san-miguel-madrid-2?hrid=C4kBfpglSEnAd4tALXEKCw, Duomo di Milano https://www.yelp.com/biz/duomo-di-milano-milano-3?hrid=Qg9uTmi5Dk17aRDlCjoVQQ, and the beautiful Grundtvigs Kirke in Copenhagen https://www.yelp.com/biz/grundtvigs-kirke-k%C3%B8benhavn-nv?hrid=c2fByuVKUIkc3WJZD58ZHw. As a modern cathedral, this one in Hartford is absolutely stunning and is as magnificent as any of the above. I arrived on a weekday and was already impressed by the imposing exterior. Surprisingly, the doors were unlocked and the cathedral is open. Masks are still required in late May. There was no one in the central nave or at the altar. The structure was empty and very quiet. It made for some lovely pictures and afterwards, I took a seat and had a moment of reflection. There is free parking outside and as I mentioned, the building is open. Well worth your time if you're touristing in Hartford. [Review 15184 overall, 686 of 2021, number 36 in Connecticut.]

A great group of people who are honest about their faith, forgiving to others, and inspirations to…read moremany. Pastor Erik does not sugar coat the meaning of God's word like many priests and pastors do. So of the lessons he teaches are tough but they force us to grow both as Christian's and in our faith. There are many community groups as well that can help you refuel and recharge during the week.