eight kids from 'the projects.'. all went to st al's grade school, some the high school. always…read morewent to mass etc. this great place produced 8 graduates, all with advanced college degrees, all with professional careers, good families and commmunity supporters. thanks to st al's

This is Tony and Donna Schimenti writing from Florida. My wife Donna and I are both from Jersey…read moreCity, Donna attended St ALS grammar school. We fulfilled all of our sacraments and married in Jan 1973. Warmest compliments and feelings for our first Catholic home, from Florida!

I prefer Sinners Patricia and Pamela, but this will have to do. Because this is Hoboken and that's…read moreHobroken. A gorgeous old church in Hoboken and one of the most impressive old buildings in the town. It's a beautiful area and this adds a lot to it. It's gorgeous on the inside and out like my bae. 5 stars.

Hello, my name is Alice I always go to your church, I go to say prayers light my candle and get…read moreHoly Water etc, I want to thank you for being open for me and others to pray. God Bless You All.

Tapestry church is like stepping into your own home, you get such a loving and caring environment…read more Im glad I found this church 5 years ago. A church that is based on Gods principles, full of Jesus love. I love our number one rule "No perfect people allowed"; thats whats Jesus came to this earth for, love on one another no matter what! This is a place of worship and growth, if thats what you're looking for, come and join us :D

If your looking for a family-like church, Tapestry is the place! Since the moment my family and I…read morewalked in, we were greeted with a warm embrace. They have a wonderful, uplifting Worship Team and such loving Pastoral Team! This church offers many different small groups to get involved in, men group, marriage groups and even groups for kids! Come check out Tapestry!

Awesome church, parishioners and Father Eric is the best. They hold mass Tues-Thurs at 9:30 and Fr…read moreEric dishes up incredible homilies, even if there are only a few people attending. The good father does an excellent job of getting to know his parishioners and there is a sense of belonging in the church. BTW, Fr Eric is a 'kid friendly' priest and you needn't worry about your kids being mischievous.

"The little church with the big heart". This church got hit hard during Sandy but little by little…read moreit is getting back to normal. Father Jim and Father Lou are both great. What a community to be a part of, they really make you feel at home.

Thank you for all the food you given my family through the food pantry program I really like coming…read moreevery Saturday to get food from the pantry

A very welcoming and diverse congregation in downtown Jersey City's Van Vorst neighborhood. I was…read morevery impressed by the wonderful mix of ethnicities and ages. Also very welcoming to LGBTQ individuals. There were many families with children. Pastor gave a special sermon to the children before speaking to us adults. Traditional service and music, with just enough of a contemporary flair in the musical instruments. During the exchange of peace, nearly everyone greeted everyone else in the church. It was a warm and special moment during the service. As a first-time attendee, several people recognized that I was new, and they made sure to make me feel welcome. If you're looking for a spiritual home in the downtown Jersey City area, one that will help you relate your faith to your life in a meaningful way, I highly recommend visiting St. Matthew's to check it out. Service is at 11am Sundays (summer services earlier).

If you're looking for a small, intimate, and welcoming church, Hoboken Community Church on 6th and…read moreGarden should be your choice. Pastor Marvin Krieger welcomes everyone with a hug and makes you feel like a long time member. Children can either participate in the service, or play in a separate area in the back of the church. They are encouraged to do readings and collect the offering. Easter Sunday starts with an Easter egg hunt at 9:15, followed by breakfast. Service is at 10:30. Please come and bring your friends,

This is a small local church with very nice people and pastor they preach the Gospel according to…read morethe Holy Bible and are a caring friendly congregation,the pastor is also very nice

When I moved to downtown Jersey City three years ago, I chose St. Mary's to be my parish and it has…read morenow felt like a second home to me. What attracted me to become a parishioner at St. Mary's over other Catholic churches in the neighborhood was the incredibly diverse community. At Mass, there are so many different types of people attending, and I have always thought the parishioners really represent the neighborhood in a wonderful way. In December 2014, St. Mary's celebrated its 160th anniversary. From what I've experienced in the past three years since being a parishioner, the church has gone through an evolution and is continuing to do so in a good way. It was previously a part of the "Resurrection Parish" that comprised of five different churches downtown. Most recently it has become a standalone church due to the others closing or separating. Despite the changes, I think our pastor Fr. Helber, parochial vicar Fr. Eustace, deacons, and parish staff are doing a wonderful job bringing the community together and being extremely welcoming to those who are seeking to be closer to their Catholic faith. St. Mary's has English(8am, 12pm) and Spanish(10am) Masses on Sunday and throughout the week, as well as a Tagalog(9am) Mass on the 1st Sunday of the month. I usually attend Sunday's 12:00pm English mass, which has an awesome contemporary choir. In addition to the services, there are devotional groups to join and religious education classes for children. For the past few months I've been attending a weekly adult education class to learn more about Catholicism which has been pretty great. They also host other events such as retreats, parties, and festivals as well. If you're looking for a new parish to attend, please come and check out St. Mary's... and if you see me there please feel free to say hello! I think their motto wraps up things nicely. "Come and join us and create a Christ-centered community where strangers become friends and friends become family."

I moved to JC about two weeks ago and I chose to go to St. Mary's. Coming from Seton Hall, I needed…read morea church that somewhat was up to par with the church on campus. I usually go to Sunday 12 pm mass and the Priests who run the mass are fantastic. Their homilies are always inspirational and non-political (which I find it hard to find sometimes now a days.) The music is good and the choir is a little off sometimes, but overall they are very warm and welcoming. They are going to be doing restorations soon, so it seems like they are putting the donations to good use. I enjoy going to Sunday mass and St. Mary's makes it even better.