Visiting Kalamazoo and Saint Joseph Catholic church was highly recommended…read more Very nice service. Asked that parishioners who were having a birthday to the alter where they were blessed by the father and the congregation sang Happy Birthday A very good vibe at the church will go again

Step inside this church and be awed by the huge baptismal font, and the fantastic beauty of the…read moreentire inside. I've been in a lot of different Catholic Churches and Basilicas too, and this one is right up there with the amazing spiritual beauty. It is near downtown in Kalamazoo, and easy to get to.

We've been attending IHM for about six years now, since we moved to Holt. We love our parish! It's…read morevery friendly and very diverse (well, for a Catholic church), and the priests, Father John and Father Mike, are wonderful. My husband and I were married here, and our son was baptized here. Our next baby (due in December) will be, as well. There's Mass every weekday, plus Saturday morning, and five weekend Masses (one on Saturday evening, four on Sunday, including a very convenient 6 p.m. one.). I would like to see more confession times -- there's only one hour on Saturdays -- but that seems to be the standard around here. (If you need weekday confession, St. John Student Parish in East Lansing has it after every weekday Mass.) I would characterize IHM as an orthodox (little "o") Catholic parish. There aren't hellfire-and-brimstone homilies or anything, but Father John and Father Mike definitely are faithful to the Magisterium and its teachings. The Creed is said as written, the eucharistic ministers don't tap the crumbs from the Host onto the floor (seriously, I know someone who saw that once at their parish!), etc. One thing we like a lot about IHM is that it's a very family-friendly parish. If you have a wiggly toddler or babbling baby, you won't stick out like a sore thumb. (I once took my son to St. John in East Lansing and felt awful every time he made a peep ... he was the only person there under 18, I think! No one was rude or anything, but I felt like we really stood out.) There's no cry room, per se, but the lobby is glassed in and has sound piped in, so if you need to sit out there, you can still see and hear what's going on in Mass. Oh, and there's also a perpetual adoration chapel next to the church, which is very nice.

My wife and I were married at IHM, our kids were baptized there, and we have been going there for…read morethe last 12 years. From the minute you walk in the door you feel welcomed whether you are a visitor or long time parishioner. As long as we are in the area there is no other place that we would rather be.

Love this church. We watch Pastor Lee on TV all the time and decided to drive up from Goshen to see…read morehim preach in person! Wish we didn't live so far!

Can't recommend this church enough! Radiant is an inclusive and welcoming community for the most…read morepart. They preach directly from scriptures and are god-centered in all that they do. Several friends told me about this church and I was a bit overwhelmed when I first went. I was not used to a contemporary worship with a band and hearing sermons that kept me awake and engaged. This church has a blessed presence that everyone should experience. Coming from a catholic background, this church is great at providing an understanding of the Bible for people of all backgrounds and knowledge levels. I can now say that I understand my own faith and interpret the Bible without getting stumped. All of the pastors are great and I love how varied each pastor is. Like Pastor Lee is incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable about the Word and Pastor Jon is very real and speaks from lived experiences. I am not a fan of how the approach homosexuality. Yeah the Bible does speak against it, however it does not mean we should not love those that are gay. I don't ever remember them preaching not to love gay people or speaking of any conversion therapy, they just openly say how the Bible speaks against being gay and sexually immoral in general. That is only thing that upsets me about this church. Overall, this is a great community for anyone of any age seeking community. They have many small groups and seems like they have a lot of options for families and those w/ kids. Hopefully this review can move someone to go to radiant, you won't regret it :

If you are not fond of large, crowded churches, this Roman Catholic Church is a great place to…read moreworship. Very welcoming. Has "cry rooms". Handicap accessible.

My family and I were in town visiting and we went to a weekday mass service for a Holy day of…read moreObligation. The church was calm and reverent. Being a more traditional Catholic, I could've done without the abundance of extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, particularly in a church that size. Upside, they allow you to receive the Holy Eucharist while kneeling and on the tongue. Be advised, there are no Communion rails, or kneeler for that purpose. Ultimately, I was grateful for access to Catholic Mass in a convenient location while on vacation.

The parishioners are the most respectful and loyal people I've ever known in any parish I have been…read morepreviously been associated with. I finally feel at home in a parish whose staff is always right there to help me with anything need I have. Thank you to all for all you do for your parishioners.

A beautiful friendly Catholic church with a terrific, dynamic pastor. Come join us on Sunday for…read moreMass and find out what it means to be a Catholic Christian. Seekers are always welcome as well as Catholic individuals and families. Newcomers are treated warmly and welcomed with open arms. There are many ministries to join to match your interests. If you are reading this perhaps Our Lord is calling you to the fullness of the Catholic faith!

For 15 years we have had a cottage in South Haven and we can highly recommend St Basil's as one of…read moreyour spiritual homes. We have had a Grandchild baptized there and when our sister and her husband celebrated their 50 year anniversary we were allowed to use their facilities. I can not say enough of how welcoming I have found their staff over the years. PS- There Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry's and Pancake Breakfast are fantastic.

Not very friendly or welcoming. Was there while on vacation. Said hi to the usher hardly answered…read more Talked a lot to people he knew though. Not one person said hi or smiled first. Very disappointing