Sacred Heart - St. Patrick located in Monroe, NY is a beautiful parish and a welcoming community…read more All Masses are brimming with parishioners and visitors. An Adoration Chapel was added recently to offer one-on-one time with Jesus. It truly is very special. We are very lucky.

Sacred Heart Church is a beautiful place in the rural town of Monroe. It's enormous, yet…read morecontemplative. The community is very welcoming. There is a side altar dedicated to those serving in the military, as well as a memorial dedicated to 9/11 first responders from Monroe. Both are very touching and powerful. They show great respect and reverence for those serving our country along with those who have died in courageous service. For a modern church, Sacred Heart is very beautiful. Its interior is impressive. A refuge in the Hudson River Valley.

My husband and I were invited to the Journey Church of Hudson Valley two years ago for a Fall…read morechurch celebration by our daughter and son in law. From the moment we entered the room we were made to feel welcome. Every person made it their business to greet us warmly. Each time I've visited I've been impressed with the pastors and the congregation. Pastor Peter presents the gospel in a way that reaches out to people rather than closing them off. He teaches the fundamentals of living this Christian life and how to show love "in action". Pastor Maria, who has an infectious smile is right by his side, sometimes dedicating children, pumping up the congregation in preparation for an event and other times teaching a junior church class. Each Sunday we have the opportunity to meet someone new as we greet each other when the children are released to their classes. Pastor Peter's sermons are relevant and topical and each week I walk out feeling I've been gifted a nugget of truth that I can meditate on and share with my "neighbor. They are unapologetically an informal contemporary fellowship of believers and I am so glad they are! Pamela

If you want to understand the Bible and how it applies to your life, develop a close relationship…read morewith God and experience His love, then this is the place for you. The church is a diverse community of people who love God and enjoy serving the community. You will learn about God, His love for you, His will for your life and have fun too!!

This is my parish. Fr. Mike runs a great church and educational program. This is the kind of…read moreCatholic Church that welcomes everyone.