This is a very special place. The retreats are exceptional, the music is beautiful-so professional…read moreand moving, the lodging and food is highest caliber. Father David is a wonderful priest, whose homilies are right on target with an empasis on mercy, love, and forgiveness --a rare find these days. When I go to Mass there- I always feel spiritually enriched. I'm so grateful for Holy Family-it is truly a light in the darkness. Diane B

(This is a review of the grounds and labyrinth, which are open to the public sunrise to sunset)…read more Life is full of twists and turns, right? And life's journey rarely puts us on a straight path to our goal. Those are some of the concepts behind the design and meaning of a labyrinth. Its maze-like design has only one way into the center, so you need faith and trust that you're walking in the right direction to get there. When the Pandemic hit us in early 2020, my wife remembered seeing a feature on the local news about how people were dealing with stress and searching for a sense of peace and tranquility. One of the things mentioned was a place in West Hartford where you could walk around and visit a labyrinth. After a little research, we identified that place to be the Holy Family Monastery-Retreat Center, and that's where we spent an hour or so today. Its 48 acres of peace and tranquility with paved paths, unpaved paths, statues, a basketball court, and all kinds of interesting sites. The most interesting feature is the Retreat's labyrinth with stone path dividers and an ash-gravel floor, It was dedicated on September 11, 2008. You walk it in a winding circular path that eventually takes you into its center and a circular sculpture where visitors have placed little souvenirs, stones, and remembrances to honor a person, event, or an emotion. I saw tiny toys, a religious medal, a blue silk flower and hand painted stones that said "Care", Success", "Romance", and "Happy Birthday". I'm sure that every article had a story behind it, some happy and some, no doubt, sad. It reminded me of the souvenirs and items of remembrance I've seen at the Vietnam Veterans Wall in DC, and The World Trade Center Memorial at Ground Zero. I'm not a very religious or spiritual person, but my visit to the Labyrinth was a very beautiful and satisfying experience.

An update on Calvary Church South Windsor: The church community has moved back to Manchester, after…read moreover 40 yrs at the 240 Deming St.(400 Buckland Rd.) location. Calvary Church first opened its doors in 1954 in Manchester CT, with Pastor Kenneth Gustafson and his wife Lois. They are still serving God full-time at the new location 243 Main Street(D.W. Fish building), Manchester, CT. The church staff can be reached at (860) 644-1102. "Sharing the Good News of hope and eternal life."

This is a very nice clean church, good priest, wonderful members. Ukrainian and English mass is on…read moreSaturday and Ukrainian mass on Sunday. They also have a very tasty lunches during holidays and they sell fresh made from scratch pirogues and golombgies (stuffed cabbage)must call ahead to order but it's so worth it because they taste very very good not like those frozen once from the store. Love this church!!!

If you want an incredible visual and spiritual experience, come and visit during the 10:30 AM…read moreSunday Mass. The homilies are uplifting. Father Ed Moran is the administrator of the parish and Father Art Murphy is the pastor. Martin Smith is the Musical Director and you will thoroughly enjoy the music.

I stopped by this gorgeous Catholic church on a random Sunday morning and I can not say enough…read moreabout it! The congregation was diverse, lively, and friendly; the music was extremely good; the priest was engaging; and the building is outstanding. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a Catholic church home.

Been looking a solid Christian Church that loves Jesus and teaches from the Bible. We think we…read morefound it. Clean building & grounds. Seems like a nice, friendly community. Service began with an amazing group of musicians who were truly praising God. Offered a breakout service for younger children. The sermon/message was great. Bible based teaching with application to today's life and struggles. We'll be going back.

A great group of people who are honest about their faith, forgiving to others, and inspirations to…read moremany. Pastor Erik does not sugar coat the meaning of God's word like many priests and pastors do. So of the lessons he teaches are tough but they force us to grow both as Christian's and in our faith. There are many community groups as well that can help you refuel and recharge during the week.

I have been listening to the services this month…read more (November). I want so much to attend there services as the Spirit God is prevalent even streaming. I have been fed the unadulterated word by both the pastor and his assistant by way of streaming. The Apostolic doctrine is what I am familiar with as a young child. I am not so young now. but I still need to be fed and covered. I'm praying that I will be able to get there in person real soon.

God is in this place. If you need a miracle, a closer relationship with the Lord, an encouraging…read moreword, or direction for your life... come check this place out.

The service online was powerful and touched me in so many ways and wanting to know Jesus even more…read morethe service was absolutely amazing