Aesthetically, this is a lovely church. It's big, it's airy, but it's still homey and comfortable…read more Plus, as an airplane nerd, if the winds are right...you can stare out at the planes approaching O'Hare during church. That's a plus. OK, so the preaching can be a bit conservative, but I like it nonetheless, and I think that even the slightly-liberal will enjoy their time here. And even if you don't, I bet you will enjoy your surroundings. All in all, one of the most lovely Catholic churches in the area.

Over the many, many years of my life, I've been a member of various parishes. In all those years,…read moreI've found that Holy Family Church in Inverness, IL., is the only church that I looked forward to going to, not only for the masses, but also for the many opportunities to take on active rolls. From being a Lector/Proclaimer, a Eucharistic Minister, Mass Coordinator and being a Charter Member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 11983. If you're looking for a church that offers a sincere family type experience, I encourage you to become a part of this wonderful parish, even if you have to drive an hour or so to get there! And by the way, bring your smile :) with you! My drive time is 30 minutes!

Thank You For Blessing Me words cannot explain how grateful I am what a wonderful parish. I will…read moreforever remember your kindness. God Bless You and the wonder people who work there

I have seen both sides of this parish as I was an employee for several years, as well as a loyal…read moreparishioner. I have moved around the world with the military and have been involved in every Catholic Church where I was stationed. I worked for many churches in the youth department. I can tell you first hand that the priests at this parish care deeply for every single parishioner! I have seen all 3 of the priests have a major impact on the youth of St. Thomas! As far as the lady with the negative review, it should be taken down as she is, what we call Christers. They attend mass only on Christmas & Easter. Her ignorance is apparent. She more then exaggerated the message from that Priest. If she would have stayed to hear the REST OF THE STORY, she would have heard an impactful and sincere message about our political leaders and their stance on abortion. The leaders of this country are so afraid to speak out against abortion as they want EVERY vote! I don't attend church to be entertained, or to only hear what I deserve to hear. I attend mass because I crave The Eucharist, the teachings of the apostles, & the Word of Our Lord Jesus Christ. St Thomas is warm, welcoming, loving, and so generous to it's community! Once again, I saw first hand the amount of charity our parish delivers to both parishioners & non-parishioners. While I was away in another country, state or town, I missed St Thomas so badly! I would go online to find a homily from Sunday's Mass so I could watch & feel like I was still there. You won't find a more generous group of parishioners either!! It's an incredible community!

Wonderful, spirit filled church! Very welcoming with amazing leaders! Fantastic children's and…read moreyouth ministries as well. We are so glad we found our place!

This church is so welcoming and filled with the Holy Spirit I am so thankful that our family found…read morethis place where my kids, husband and myself can all grow closer to God. We found them during covid when most churches were closed to in person service, but they made it happen with outdoor services. This church has persevered and it says a lot about the people who gather here

I attended a wedding here recently and really enjoyed my experience. This church is quite large,…read morewith more than enough space and seats to accommodate hundreds of guests -- and the associated parking needs along with it as well. The exterior looks to be well kept, while the inside is beautifully decorated and kept very clean (I noticed a fairly large cleaning crew between different events held here). The audio equipment and musical instruments used here were also good quality, which contributed to smoothly run event.

This is my 700th Yelp review. For milestone reviews, I try to pick a location that has some…read moresignificance. I can't think of a more significant place for this milestone review. St. Joseph Catholic Church is where my brother and sister-in law were married. St. Joseph Catholic Church was the second church built in Elgin and is over 140 years old. Located in downtown Elgin, the church serves a wide range of parishioners. The church has English and Spanish services as well as an attached school. The inside of the church is beautiful. It has bright white walls with gorgeous stained glass windows along the length of the chapel. The altar is a monument to their faith. With statues on both sides of the altar and a remarkable vault where the communion wafers and wine are kept. The organ in the back of the church will certainly fit the mood for any occasion. The deacon who preformed the service was a professional and did a great job. There was plenty of seating and the guests all had a wonderful time at the wedding. I highly recommend St. Joseph Catholic Church!

Harvest Bible Chapel has been transformational to my walk with Jesus. They are a great example of…read morebeing a harold of the word, stewarding the messages of The Father without addition or subtraction. It is apparent that the staff here is pouring out of overflowing cups, and seeking the truth by The Spirit. Pray about it, and please go if you feel stirred.

I'm a fan of this church.Though I am not a member here, I've been to several services and I…read moreappreciate that the messages are centered on the Bible. I also appreciate the Children's ministry here and the support they provide during services. I wish there was more diversity in the congregation, however everyone was friendly and welcoming when interacting.

First off, I think it's a bit strange to review a church online but after seeing such poor reviews…read morefor my church I felt compelled. I have been attending St. Mary's parish for about 7 years now and pass about 3 different Catholic churches on my way to mass. I go OUT OF MY WAY to go to St. Mary's. The parish is diverse and welcoming. There are all kinds of people who attend this church. You can feel comfortable coming in with jeans and a t-shirt or coming in with a suit and tie. No one cares about what you're wearing or even if you're late. They are just happy you made it in to worship. The music is very nice and they have a professional choir director. She incorporates lots of different levels of talent into the services. I have never been a part of the choir, but feel that this would be a non-judgemental place. On Sunday nights they have a pianist who has a great voice. In the past 7 years, I have gotten to know the priests and some of the staff members. I did the marriage prep course and the RCIA program here. At one point, I didn't get warm fuzzies from someone in the office but they were certainly professional (and I had a strange request). They did a wonderful job for both the marriage prep and the RCIA program. I mean, they knock themselves out to make sure that you have a good experience. Another thing about St. Mary's that I appreciate is that they have never been the kind of parish to pressure you into giving more. They are respectful and are stable with their finances. There was once a drive to redo the windows and it was done with grace. I enjoyed seeing the stained glass windows repaired. I don't have any comments for the school, but I know several families whose children have gone there and had a positive experience. The children went on to attend top-notch schools. If I had to describe St. Mary's in one word, it would be "welcoming." We have made so many friends here and they supported us during hard times and joined in on the celebration of happy times. I would strongly recommend you give this church a chance. Feel free to say hi to me when you do.

I found a home at St. Mary's Parish. The priests are not there to entertain but rather to bring us…read morethe word of God.

We are not parishioners but came for the annual All Souls Day Remembrance Mass-wow. The…read morecoordinators really put a lot of effort into making this a a very special experience for those who have lost someone in the past year. I have never attended such a thoughtful mass. Beautiful homily. Beautiful festivities. Very warm and welcoming staff & volunteers.

Easter Mass was an experience. The sanctuary was noisy. One dad had his kid sitting on his…read moreshoulders. A lot of gum chewing. The attendees left in stages: some during communion, some after communion, some after the benediction, some after the final hymn. The music was surprising poor. Even so one wonders why the majority of folks didn't sing. Blame us the laity for poor conduct. Blame us for poor catechesis. At any rate the C&E Club continues to grow and thrive. So sad. Father Gus deserved better from us.

We fell in love with this church when we arrived in 2000 as we were trying to find a church to get…read moremarried in. A few people came up to us and chatted after the first time visiting. We got married there in 2002, had our 3 kids go through their children's programming and we all just loved it. They have AWANA for the kids and preach word for word out of the Bible. They have Bible studies and small groups to help you grow closer to the Lord.

We have been there for about 15 years because of the solid teaching and strong leadership combined…read morewith a heart for people and God's word. It's amazing how God has used this church to reach people around the world with their support of missionaries. I have heard of zero scandals and no gossip, which is huge considering what other Chicago suburban churches have faced in the past few years. Good things are happening there, and the congregation is growing in their faith at VCB.