St. Raymond Roman Catholic Church - Bronx (NY)

5 /5 Flizzle Out: This church is beautiful I love the sermons. It looks good in photos and would be a perfect spot to get married. Its in the Bronx, its very New York! When you watch those movies about growing up in New York in the 50s 60s 70s and 80s this is the church all the Catholics went to... When I leave St Raymonds I expect to go to Grandmas house and see all my cousins there, sit around the table and have Sunday dinner. Okay okay it kind of makes me sad. I long for the past that never was... It wouldnt be so bad but it seems like the staff here is really quite nice and very accommodating too. I just visited...my home parish doesnt have that energy. Saint Raymonds offers so much. Its a great church its a lovely parish if youre looking for a church to get married in, to raise a family in or have a happy celebration like a communion or confirmation this is the place. Do you need spiritual guidance...this place may help you. You need a quiet place to contemplate. Saint Raymonds offer celestial beauty that welcomes the weak of heart/ spirit. come listen to your soul and soothe your spirit. Revitalize your faith by letting your eyes drink in the vibrant colors of ancient stained glass that reflect bible stories. Sunday masses offer majestic organ music to awaken your beliefs and encourage your soul to soar. Nourish your Catholic roots and celebrate all the good you have to offer this life through the experience of mass at Saint Raymonds. I wish my home parish was as intensely spiritual as you! You rock Saint Raymonds parish....you rock around the block!

4 /5 stephanie velez: Beautiful church, but there is no parking that i know of.

5 /5 Ferony Judy “Deadicated”: Im embarrassed to say I lived a few blocks away and never attended mass here, we tend to be loyal to the parishes were brought up in (mine being St. Dominic, which my family helped build). Over the summer I decided to check out St. Raymonds Church and I was pleasantly surprised, their renovation was tastefully done, get this, they have cushioned pews, not the hard wood butt busters we have in all the other local churches. In another review someone wrote "the mother church of the Bronx" very accurate, what one of their priests told me (b/c I voiced my concerns about church mergers which seem to follow me wherever I go) "We can NEVER merge with another church due to the cemetery and schools." Church mergers and the land-grab and greed that ensue over the real estate and out buildings are disgusting, they ruined our Van Nest community and will ruin upper Morris Park too (just give them time). The other thing I love about St. Raymonds church is that they have a Mass at noon, a fail-safe if you miss 9 AM Mass (or other earlier Masses locally). Father Cruz (pastor) and Father Lorenzo are wonderful, young, relate-able priests with whom Ive enjoyed their Homilies very much. The property surrounding the church is stunning, beautiful graveyard gardens / landscaping; its a presence in the Bronx and will be there long after Im gone. Another nice thing to see is, the school children attend Mass; you can always go to another Mass if that bothers you (there are a few a day, how wonderful is that?). Lastly, the stained glass windows, marble inlays and other decorative elements are just awesome, I especially LOVE their Rose Windows and other stained glass windows; photographers will not be disappointed, nether will you.

1 /5 Rhaiza Perez: I literally just got back from the office inquiring about getting my two boys baptized. The experience off the rip was so uncomfortable, felt judged and felt as if I was being interrogated rather than feeling welcomed. I’ve lived in this community my entire life. I have two young boys who have shown and interest in learning about Jesus and God. I expressed this and expressed an interest in having my children attend. The information provided was vague and more for money I was handed a sealed envelope with smaller envelopes within. To attend and make sure I’m donating so this way they can keep track of our “attendance”. As I stated there was no welcoming feeling it was more of here “take this and be gone”. It’s a shame because I was looking forward to going through this experience with my children. So you’re aware it was an older lady who works in priest office. She’s who is supposed to provide information on getting baptized etc.

5 /5 Andrea Kuukua Adjaye-gaisie: Pictures don’t do Justice to the beautiful detailed architecture ❤️