The Basilica offers docent-led tours for groups; and I was thrilled to be part of one…read more The tours last 1 hr and after the tour, the gift shop is open. I had a wonderful time and our tour guide,Jennifer, was phenomenal: she was clear, engaging, and a great storyteller. I recommend this tour for visitors but specially for locals; who will learn a lot about the history of their own city.

This is one of the most beautiful basilicas in the country after our Lady of victory Basilica in…read moreLackwanna, New York. If you are in Milwaukee, do not skip a visit to this Basilica. It is stunning and words and pictures.... Do not describe it. They have four relics from Saints. The Saints are Saint Carlos, Saint Francis, Saint Anthony, and Saint Clare. It is 100% handicap accessible. It has a very nice gift shop although small. And very nice restrooms.

I've been to this church a few times and it has been amazing Every. Single. Time. Holy spirit is…read morepresent. The church isn't over spiritual but has an excellent balance of spirit and truth. Well worth checking out. The location is in a arts looking building. To park in the parking lot the entrance is on the side. The church is worth checking out. (I am not the one who typically does a yelp review) but this place is worth the review.

We recently got a house in Milwaukee and were searching for a new Church. Yelped around and found…read moreMIX. Our first experience was great. Lots of younger energetic people intermixed with a few older people. We sat next to a couple in their 70s and were welcomed with hugs, handshakes and plenty of cheerfulness. The older lady next to us gave us a intro through narrative during the service which was nice. The pastor is young and fiery. I like that he uses a comedy approach and can elicit laughter to make a point. Church, in my humble opinion, should be a welcoming environment that uplifts your soul while gently reminding us all that we are responsible for our own decisions, but there is guidance available to those in need. The fire and brimstone approach is a fear tactic to scare people into submission... this pastor has no need for that because he is an excellent orator and can relate to those in his flock. He seems to be one of Milwaukee's best and brightest. The city is lucky to have this family leading the way. We also used the child care and greatly appreciated the extra attention they gave to be security focused and friendly at the same time. We now consider this our home Church.

An iconic landmark built in the 1800s, this lovely Catholic church has a beautiful interior setting…read morespecifically the stained glass windows. How blessed we were to have witnessed a baptism taking place during Sunday mass.

Old St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic Church in Milwaukee built by the Germans in the 1800s. It has…read morestained glass windows and many statues throughout the church. Most importantly, it has air conditioning! I attended a beautiful wedding here and think this is important to know for our Wisconsin summers. There is also a small parking lot behind the church. I would not bank on parking there unless you arrive very early.

I received the most beautiful Baptism here. Dozens every year express their faith at Bradford Beach…read morein Lake Michigan. I was one of them and feel so blessed and grateful to go there.

Kind and welcoming community. Healthy leadership. Great youth ministry.read more

I'd consider this my home church. I'd made the venture to find one locally and this one made the…read morebest impression on me. It really is a place you can walk in without needing someone to attend with you to take initiative of your faith. The hospitality staff is hospitable. The atmosphere is subversive and enriching. You truly feel like your small children are going to be just fine without you for an hour, and that their presence is valued and learning is catered to at their age range. Their coffee station layout is practical, it's hot and I love that there's hazelnut creamer as an option. The pastors there all have a unique-ness to them, all well spoken and the crowd engagement I think testified to that. I like the bulletins, however I do wish that there was something a bit more engaging like fill in the blanks to keep along with the service but I do- do reiterate it on my own. This used to be a theater and it makes it just a place worth visiting to sit in the red chairs that flip up. Whoever takes care of the lighting and the transitioning during service does a great job. It's those subtle things like lighting that make all the difference. The music is something you can sync too, there's definitely talented people on stage with the instruments as well as vocally. I noticed that there's a good variation of lead singer/speaker rotation. The option of service at 9:00 am or 11:00 am is a nice touch, as a kid I remember only 8am, and if you hit the snooze button, well, you miss service. I think this place holds place for a lot of people to identify from all backgrounds.

They call themselves a multiethnic church but they are far from being that. If you want a church…read morethat is mainly white and does nothing for the different cultures that do attend, this is the place for you.

This beautiful and historic downtown church is a good choice for the twice a year Catholics because…read moreof the 19th Century majesty of the edifice, and the high quality music. I'm not Catholic, I come to humor my Chief of Staff, I'm sure it won't affect my reincarnation one way or another, and she thinks maybe this way I won't go to Heck when I pass on. Hence, my criteria here aren't cosmological or theological, only aesthetic, and this is a remarkable and ornate cathedral that's peaceful and humbling to sit in. I like to come early and leave late to experience the talented organist, the choir is professional quality, and on holidays they bring on a chamber brass ensemble. The one negative is the scary central hanging Jesus, with abstract accentuated crown of thorns and stigmata, it's not a friendly Jesus.

Great faith community of Roman Catholic believers welcoming anyone and everyone, no matter faith…read morebackground. Beautiful, inspiring worship space, spiritually moving liturgies, glorious music, and a diverse, warm and friendly community of fellow followers of Jesus Christ. Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee welcomes you!

Fantastic, Bible-teaching church in Milwaukee! Kind people, great worship music and the pastor is…read moreso genuine.

From the owner: Life church exists to lead people to experience life change in Jesus.read more

Ps. Continue through and read many other reviews that talk about some of the things I'm saying. I'm…read morenot the only one... This is not a church- this is a business. Our very first time going- leaving very sad and heavy. The entire service (if you could call it that) was about expanding, getting more followers, pushing other friends and family to focus on putting money into the church. There was no celebration of God, no respect to thee scripture except manipulating the words of God as a way to draw money from people's pockets. I am SO sad. I feel deep sorrow and am appalled. I grew up in a cult and have done a lot of treatment and therapy and guidance from God in the church- and this feels exactly like the cult I grew up in. This is not a safe space of the Lord.

Excellent church, it's wonderful finding a spiritual home! I also enjoy that they have an awesome…read morebible school for the kiddos! I am thankful that my girlfriend introduced me to this church!

God has blessed me in finding this church, which I have been serving for 4 years now. I encourage…read morepeople that are seeking a church to come and feel God's presence and see how He can change your life.

I have been in the Bay View area, looking to feed my spirit. Many churches are in the area, yet…read moreafter much prayer this is the place to receive food from The Holy Spirit. I am blessed and grow spiritually. The power of the Holy Spirit visits regularly and so should you. Come and see the works of the comforter.. Taste and see the Lord works here!

I really love worshipping at All Saints. The people have been worshipping on the same spot since…read more1871, and when I am there I am confident that I am in the right place, and that the sacramental Christianity practiced there connects the living to an ancient faith. All baptized Christians are welcome at the communion rail. The parishioners are very friendly, and it's a come-as-you-are kind of place, even though the service is traditional and solemn. I leave feeling calm and purified. Additionally, the church is really beautiful inside. It has a wonderful organ! Only wrinkle--be sure to note the service times. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day there is only one Sunday service--at 9 am. The rest of the year, it's 8 and 10 am for the Sunday Eucharist.

Today was a special event at the cathedral, the annual Kirkin' o' th' Tartans, a celebration of…read moreScottish heritage and culture. The origins of the kirking are the stuff of legend, and like most legends, it is probably based in some fact but where the fact leaves off and the fantasy starts has been lost to history. First of all, what does it mean? The Scottish Gaelic word, "kirk" means church, and in this context, "kirk" means "blessing." Tartans are the traditional plaid emblems of Scottish clans, woven into (typically) wool cloth. According to legend, in the mid-18th Century, the British rulers took revenge on Scotland in retaliation for a failed attempt to regain Scottish independence. The wearing of tartans, kilts and any highlanded symbols was forbidden. Legend says Highlanders wore tartans under their garments, in defiance of the law, with their tartans blessed in church. 46 years later, the law was rescinded and the wearin' of the tartans returned. The problem is that no real history of the secret wearin' o' the tartans is known in Scotland. So this tradition may be a uniquely American tradition, going back to World War II. Either way, the Kirkin' o' th' Tartans takes place in churches all across the county on April 6 each year. Sometimes it's celebrated on Reformation Sunday the last Sunday in October, sometimes on St. Andrew's Day (St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland) on November 30, or, as in Milwaukee, on Tartan Day on April 6. At the kirking of the tartans, there is lots of bagpipe music, Scottish dancing, remembrance of those who left us in the prior year, the reading of the 23rd Psalm (with a Gaelic accent) and, of course, the blessing of the tartans. The joint bagpipe/pipe organ rendition of "Amazing Grace" could bring a tear to your eye, and it was the first time I've ever heard a pipe organ almost overpowered. Now I'm looking forward to the Highland Games, but I'm marking my calendar for April 6, 2015.