While I'm personally not religious, I attended a baptism for a family member. This church is…read morebeautiful inside and extremely well-maintained. The service was pleasant and very efficient, and the entire space had great energy. I've been here a handful of times for various family events, and have been impressed each time. Truly a gem in the neighborhood.

Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!…read more Easter is celebrated by Christians to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the New Testament of the Bible. It is a day of immense joy and hope as Christians celebrate the victory of light over darkness, life over death, and the triumph of God's love for humanity. We are attending the noon mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. Happy Easter to our friends and family!

Nice spot. Pro:…read moreThe exterior is amazing. It is a must visit if you are around Newark, NJ. The outside is vast & it is truly one of the latest cathedral in the US. Con: Their ours are all over the place. So, if you want to visit inside, it is not as open and welcoming as other cathedrals I visited.

Huge Catholic Church and very much involved with the community. I do continue coming to this…read morechurch, even it is a 20 minute car ride, because of its mass hours. Last chance to go to mass on a Sunday night is at 7pm.

Typical north Jersey church, looks the same it did 20 years ago. Was here for a funeral today, did…read morea nice service.

Judgemental church. People judge others and push others away from ministry events. Their preaching…read morehas gotten soft lately.

Absolutely beautiful and clean chuch. Every Sunday I go to…read morethis church and it hugs my soul. Very welcoming atmosphere and their Sunday school for kids is amazing as well. Infants to elementary school kids have have their class rooms with wonderful teachers. There is a playground in the back of the church and parking lot is huge, always have spot no problem. 100% recommended for all ages.

I love this church. It truly feels like family. There is so much support. The children's ministry…read moreamazing. You really learn the Bible. My family and I have been coming here for 3 years. So grateful to have found this second home.

The Bible is taught verse by verse. Children's church has three different classes to serve…read moredifferent age groups. There is a nursing room for mother's with infants and a ramp and handicap accessible bathroom. So very blessed to have found this church 10 years ago.

Our Lady of the Valley is a truly special place. The church is beautiful, peaceful, and filled with…read morea strong sense of reverence. The priests are compassionate and give thoughtful, relatable homilies that stay with you throughout the week. The music and liturgy are always well done, and the community is warm and welcoming. Whether you're attending daily Mass or a major feast day, you feel spiritually uplifted and connected. I'm grateful to have found this parish!

This church has a very long history of paying it forward. In the 1910's, they paid for the…read moreeducation of a native Athabascan man they didn't know. He was the first Native Alaskan man to reach the peak of America's tallest mountain Denali. His name was Walter Harper. They funded his education at Mount Hermon in Massachusetts so he could have an education that didn't denigrate the native community he lived in. At the turn of the century, the episcopal church was pretty much the only Christian church that took that progressive approach at the time.

The congregation of St. Peter's Episcopal church goes back to the 1760's but it was not officially…read morefounded until 1827. The current classic English-medieval Gothic style church designed by Charles McKim, who also designed the old NYC Penn Station and Columbia University, began construction in 1887 and was completed the work on Nov. 2, 1911. Today it is an architectural treasure. The interior has Byzantine influences noted in the 1892 Siena-marble alter and the baptistery. The Spanish baroque rood screen is also worth noting. The right side of the chapel has a Tiffany window which depicts St. Peter "the rock of the church". Other stained glass works feature 14th & 15th century styles and art of early Christian liturgy. The Norman-style bell has 119 steps and a carillon with 49 bells, one of the largest in the country. On your visit do not forget to visit the cemetery which has markers going back to the 1700's. Some markers are interesting while others are humorous. Janet Broderick, the sister of actor Matthew Broderick and sister-in-law of Sarah Jessica Parker, was once the gifted pastor of the church. The great wooden doors are always open for pray and meditation.

This was the church and parish of my early youth! Was baptized here and received my sacraments of…read morefirst holy communion and confession/penance here. A strong Franciscan parish, that exudes openness and is very welcoming to all visitors. I have many fond memories here as I recall happily several key role models who shaped my life--primarily, the wonderful relatives, friends, priests and nuns who took such a compassionate interest in teaching us kids. Today, the parish demographics have changed... instead of Italian being the primary spoken non English language heard in and around the church, it is now Spanish but the caring Franciscan spirituality is still as alive as ever. Recently, the church celebrated its 100 year anniversary. Constructed in 1917, the church was built by Sicilian and Italian immigrants in a mid-Renaissance 14th century style. Complete with stained glass windows, a Tuscan style bell tower with real forged bells, and Italian "tegile" (terra cotta roof tiles). But the most magnificent feature is the priceless frescoes that decorate the vaulted ceiling above the altar. These are executed in a late 16th century Italian style reminiscent of Rubens and Donatello. This is a true gem among churches and the architecture is conducive to prayer and proper contemplation of God. Many weddings are held here as it is one of the few remaining churches that retains a sense and feeling of holiness while keeping all of the beauty and splendor of mankind giving his best artistry to God. Best of all, it's a community dedicated to worshipping God through the expenditure of love and mercy to others. Definitely worth a visit. See their webpage for hours, ministries, and details. Thank you for reading my review. And as St Francesco d' Assisi often said: "Pax et Bonum" (Peace and Goodness).