Visiting Fort Bragg, we had the inspiration to see if there was a Catholic Church nearby and…read morestumbled on our lady of good council. Small town churches often have history and a quiet reverence to them that big city churches sometimes lack - such was the case with our lady. A beautiful interior with lovely wooden ceiling offered solace during a busy day. Quiet contemplation was easy here. The mother Mary portico out front had been the center of an inspiring event a few years back. Lady Mary appeared to have cried as captured in a few photos from the time.

Beautiful church. Wonderful, friendly and kind pastor. We are in Fort Bragg several times a year…read moreand will definitely attend Mass during our stays!

Vacationing at Irish Beach, we wanted to attend mass on the weekend. It's best to plan in advance…read moreas options are limited compared to urban areas. There are two masses weekly: St Aloysius in Pt Arena has a Sunday 9am service and The Blessed Sacrament in Elk has a Saturday 4pm mass. As we were leaving Sunday morning it had to be the Saturday service. We had attended this church years ago so it brought back many memories. This parish has a small, devoted congregation that creates a warm, caring atmosphere. It was a wonderful mass, a unique experience for city dwellers used to churches many times the size. Small is definitely beautiful in this case. After mass was done, a local gentleman kindly asked us if we would be interested in seeing the rectory, an adjunct to the church where visiting priests can stay while in the area. We gladly accepted the offer. First he showed us changes in the church since we were last there, improvements made while maintaining its traditional look. Then we were led through a surprisingly large rectory, with many rooms and gorgeous views looking directly down on the ocean front. He proudly went over the numerous upgrades they had made over the years - it was beautiful without losing any of the historic touches. This church has a marvelous history and it is meticulously documented on the church website. Historic photos, a narrative history, and pastors through the years are here. A model that could nicely enhance any church. If you're in the area, take advantage of the opportunity to visit this church and make a memory.

This is possibly the most wonderful church in California. Fr. Asenius is a good and holy priest,…read moreexcellent confessor, and his Masses, which are the traditional Mass of the Ages, are delightful. Check first to make sure he will be saying Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church on the Sunday you wish to attend; sometimes he travels out of the area to say Mass elsewhere.

Everyone was kind to us and the preacher was awesome. I look forward to attending again soon.read more

A wonderful, gracious community center in Fort Bragg. Pastor Greg extended a most warm welcome to…read morewary travelers, giving warmth, kindness, and food for the soul. The church provides many services for its members, and it is clear that it is given much care and love. Very friendly, will be back

Attended a Sunday service while in town on vacation, & the service was awesome! We normally attend…read morea Calvary Chapel in our home area. Pastor Kevin Green delivered a much needed msg sticking to God's Word, & he does not pull any punches. Be ready to hear what we as Christians need to be reminded of, how we need to live, & how we need to conduct ourselves. Friendly people & coffee/treats after service were great! Their website has all service times listed. Nice to know this place is here when traveling in this area!

I visited on Christmas. It was a wonderful service, and I felt very welcome. I got to meet the…read morepastor, Chris Aycock, who delivered a wonderful message. I will definitely be back.

First off, I'm not converting to Christianity. I am still Buddhist…read more But for a university assignment, I had to do a "culture shock" homework assignment. I want to be an educator so the teacher required us students to go to a place we wouldn't usually go and experience that nervousness that some immigrant children might feel when they come to school in the US, away from friends and family, immersed in a different language. So I had to attend a church service. I didn't know what to expect when I first drove into the driveway. I did feel a little out of place since I am Buddhust, and I did feel kind of conspicuous as an Asian in a predominantly white church. But everyone was really friendly. One of the musicians said "we won't try to convert you", after hearing about my assignment. At least five people shook my hand and said hi. I definitely think all the religions of the world can work together to bring peace to this war-torn, poverty-stricken world. Some people may say that the worst problems of the world are caused by religion (those like Mao Ze Dong of China who renounced religion also did a lot of harm) but I think peace can also be found within religion. I'm still Buddhist! But all religions of the world have a lot of common. So, here's to peace for all people of the world!

Warm and friendly environment! All ages will feel welcomed. Awesome music!read more