This is a great house of Worship. Pastor Freddy is an amazing disciple of God and brings the Word…read moreto life. If you are hungry for the Word and testaments of how God is working in today's world, this is the place to be. As a bonus, this is one of the most beautiful churches around with a rich historical significance. I have also had the pleasure of witnessing Pastor Freddy's ministry and dedication to the youth in local communities. His ability to connect and inspire the younger generation is a true gift from God. You will not be disappointed by connecting with the wonderful spiritual team and community at First Woburn.

I checked out this church due to a friend's advice a few months ago and I'm thrilled I did!…read more Everyone has been incredibly friendly and welcoming. The pastors are kind, compassionate, and inspiring. I've felt more fellowship here in just a few short months than I ever did in my former church, which I had been a part of for my entire life. This is a non-denominational Christian church focused first and foremost on Christ and you will feel that the moment you come to a service or event. There are weekly Bible studies on Wednesday nights, monthly women's and men's breakfasts, and monthly healing services. Check them out!

My husband and I started attending St Joseph's Church when our boys were six and three years old…read more Although we lived in Stoneham, this wonderful church in Wakefield was perfect for us, because we always took our boys into what was called "the crying room". We were able to attend Mass with two little ones in a glass-enclosed room and not disturb anyone. My sons are now 45 and 42! About 18 years ago, we returned to St Joseph's, after attending St Patrick's in Stoneham for many years, only because my boys were attending St Patrick's School. We felt like we had "come home". Fr Ron is wonderful, and has truly enriched our spiritual lives. There is so much available at St Joseph's to increase anyone's faith! There is daily Mass (twice each morning), along with praise and worship of the Eucharist, Adoration of the Eucharist, Bible classes, faith formation discussion groups, and opportunities to volunteer to help the bereaved, along with knit and pray while making beautiful afghans for those in need. There are dinners for the needy Who welcome volunteers. St Joseph's is a wonderful family parish that is welcoming to everyone. Fr Ron is a holy and faith-filled pastor who will inspire you with his homilies. My husband and I feel so fortunate to be members of St Joseph's Church in Wakefield.

There is always something going on at St Joseph Parish: Praise and Worship on Monday, Bible Study…read moreon Tuesday, Healing Mass First Wednesday of the Month, Healing Soaking Prayer all the other Wednesdays of the Month and on Thursday afternoons too, and Adoration all day long on weekdays except for Wednesday. St Joseph also offers small prayer group discussions several times a week. Just check the bulletin. The Vacation Bible School is unparalleled and Caleb, the parish dog, delights all the children (and many adults!) after each Mass.

To this day, I'm still ever super glad that I chose to say yes to coming here with a team from RCC…read morein NJ last July. Such a life-changing week and it definitely transformed the lives of everyone in my team. We literally lived on their 2nd floor for a whole week through a mission organization called Touch The World and got to experience all the joy and blessings that came through serving the people of Lynn alongside the awesome folks at ECIC :) Their arms are so stretched out and touching everyone in the community. From the Haven Project, the MetroKids, the food pantry, the LOTH coffee shop, to the My Brothers' Table - everything they do have the well-being of the people of Lynn in mind, physically, mentally, spiritually. I highly recommend checking out the Sunday services at 9:45, 11, and 12:30 (dang - I still remember it after saying it hundreds of time throughout that one week). Everyone is welcome and when they say everyone, they really mean EVERYONE. They will welcome you with open arms. There is also children program called "All City Kids" and youth program called "All City Youth" if you got kids of those age.

AMAZING is the first word that comes to my mind as I write this review…read more I was first invited by a friend and decided to attend a Sunday service with my children. I was surprised by the diversity and acceptance of all that were in attendance. People of all ages and backgrounds just appeared to be at ease. Everyone was all smiles and very welcoming. Being in my twenties and not knowing what to expect, I was super nervous to attend as I have mostly been to Catholic churches in the past and not regularly. But I was at ease almost immediately. I signed my children into the kid's programs they offer before service started. There are various programs for kids of all ages (Lil' City Babies for ages 0-2, a nursery; Lil' City Kids for ages 3-4; and All City Kids, for ages 5-11). They really interact in such a positive way in all these children's lives. My children left so happy, excited to share their experience, and with a desire to return. I mean what kids honestly say they cannot wait to go back to church????? Well, here at ECIC, your kids will!! The adult service is so refreshing and relatable. There is music, a great sermon, and even good coffee lol. They also have a Wednesday service that follows with small groups so that you can reflect on what was discussed. I have gone every week since and wouldn't have it any other way. For the first time EVER, I feel like I can get close to Jesus in a way I didn't know was possible and it is because of this loving, accepting community. ECIC gives back to the community on so many levels, check it out, don't be shy. There is no parking lot which can be a bummer, but there is street parking available.

Very welcoming to all and I was presently surprised by their welcome which is…read more Welcome No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church. No matter what your current family or marital situation. No matter what your current personal history, age, background, or race. No matter what your own self image: You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected here at Saint Peter Parish. We are here to welcome and serve you. It is nice to see a Catholic church understand the current state of the community and be more accepting of all people not just those who fit into their particular box. Way to go St. Peter! Good mass with great singing and a reverent and sincere sermon by the pastor.

This is a very friendly community, great for all ages, especially families with children. Tons of…read morepeople who are not from here--international families, academics, military, graduate and post-doc people. Very eclectic and noticeably welcoming of absolutely everyone. There's a Saturday Mass at 4 PM and three on Sundays at 9 and 11:30 AM and 5 PM. The 9 AM Mass is a "Family Mass," which means it's crawling with kids. The pastor invites children to come forward during his homily, which is directed to all ages. There's excellent coffee, as well as juice and food for everyone in the downstairs hall after this Mass. The 5 PM Mass is a "Jesuit Mass" because a Jesuit always presides--either Fr. Jim Keenan or Fr. Frances Alvarez. They both give excellent homilies. There are a good number of area grad students at this Mass. The pastor, Fr. O'Malley, is warm, friendly, intelligent, and prayerful. He also gives very good homilies. The music is very good--always a variety of songs and hymns, not just one type. There always seems to be something educational for adults going on, such as speakers and mini-courses. Best of all there's parking in the lot just to the right of the church and then behind the church and the white rectory. Overall a really nice vibe here.

I read the other review about the priest here not being friendly. The problem is not that he's…read moreunfriendly, but that he seems to be angry ... a lot. And judgmental! Also, I don't "get it" when these younger priests (he appears to be under 40) prance around in cassocks and those funny looking hats with the pom poms (can't think of the name of them). I thought the reforms of Vat 2 did away with all that "finery." I'm sure he "means well," but Father, chill, will ya with the ecclesiastical drag. And it's not the local pastor's fault, but what is it with this new translation of the Mass? I'm sure the sentence structure was fine in Latin, but in English is awkward at best and not understandable at its worst. I see it as a sign of the creeping exlusionary policies of the RC church. We sing "All are Welcome," but we mean "Some, but not All, are Welcome." We used to be regular attendees at St. Mary's back in the 80's and 90's, (my wife and I both went to the school through 8th grade) but we started going to the Paulist Center in Boston when St. Mary's took a 180 degree turn in 1997 back to the 19th century. We go to St. Mary's when we cannot get into Boston or we go to the Unitarian meeting house a few steps away where we know we are not going to get a political barage about contraception and same sex marriage, but will be accepted where we are.

St. Mary's is such a beautiful church, it's worth a visit even if you aren't Catholic. I attended…read moreweekly mass there for a few months last summer, and Fr. Chateau was always so friendly. Also, Fr. Barnes is a truly wonderful confessor!