Recommendations for a church in NYC

I really want to find a church that's got a happening community for young adults. Moreover, I hold a interest in discovering a community that demonstrates a strong commitment to various outreach initiatives, including meeting and connecting with new people.

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Largely unfamiliar with NYC churches, but check out the traditional Latin Mass churches of the Holy Innocents in Manhattan and St. Josaphat's in Bayside (these are Roman Catholic churches fyi). If they're anything like the TLMs by me, then there's a huge community that's very active. The High Masses are packed usually with a lot of younger people (compared to old parishioners). There are probably other ones in the area too (I'll defer to others).

Holy Innocents (https://shrineofholyinnocents.org/):

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St. Josaphat (https://stjosaphat-queens.org/about/mass-times):

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Young Adult Outreach | Archdiocese of New York (archny.org)

The mission of the Office of Young Adult Outreach is to connect Catholic young adults to God and to each other by helping you get connected to the young adult communities in the Archdiocese of New York. The Office aims to act as a liaison for new and seasoned New Yorkers, whether you are exploring the faith or have grown up in it, to help you find what you’re looking for. Whether you are looking for a parish or bible study, a job or roommate, opportunities to meet other young professionals, or volunteer for your favorite cause, Young Adult Outreach is an effective guide in your search. Use www.catholicnyc.com to see all that the young adult community has to offer. With a vibrant, diverse, and growing young adult community, the Archdiocese attests to the fact that the Church is young and alive.

The Office also hosts events, including:

Monthly Young Adult Mass + Social

First Wednesday of the month, St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Monthly Holy Hour + Social

Second Wednesday of the month, St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village

Monthly Homeless Outreach

Third Wednesday of the month, St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Catholic holiday parties

In an effort to reclaim Catholic holidays, the Office hosts events for St. Patrick’s Day, All Saint’s Vigil/ Halloween Bash and New Year’s Eve and helps to connect young adults who can’t travel home for the holidays together for Mass and dinner.

Love & Responsibility Summer Series

A six-week series featuring world-renowned speakers and authorities on relationship topics relevant to modern men and women everywhere… all under the stars in a gorgeous outdoor garden in the East Village.

World Youth Day 2023 Portugal

Join the Archdiocese of New York for our World Youth Day 2023 9-Day Pilgrimage in Lisbon and Fatima from Sunday, July 30 – Monday, August 7, 2023! Meet Catholic young adults from around the world to pray together, learn together, and celebrate together! Must be 18+ to attend. For more information and to register, click here. The tour brochure is also available for download at the same link. Register by Monday, August 15, 2022. For questions, email [email protected].

For a full list of resources, visit the website catholicnyc.com or email us here.

New to the city and not sure where to start? Email us here for more information on the next New to NYC Meetup!

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I can't comment on NYC churches (other than having watched St. Patrick's masses during covid which were great! Love Archbishop Dolan - random WSO-related shoutout but see his talk at Goldman with Blankfein below 

Would also mention that one of the advantages of going Catholic is always having a place. Wherever you are in the world, you will have somewhere to go that will be familiar. Of course, some churches may have different church groups, different demographics, or more or less activities but in general, you don't have to search when moving place to place.

In addition, it's always fun to visit other Catholic churches around the world. Whenever my wife and I go anywhere for vacation, we attend mass at the local Catholic church. It's a great feeling to know there's always a place ready to welcome you. Also, it's really cool when vacationing somewhere to join the locals at the church and actually participate together.

 

Attending Saint Patrick’s regularly has been a huge highlight for me since moving to NYC. Palm Sunday was just great. My family and I watched the livestreams during the pandemic too and it was amazing to see the Archbishop hold Mass in person. I also went to Saint Joseph’s Church in Greenwich for the Tenebrae this year which was amazing. Such a good city to be Catholic.

 

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Are there any particular Mass times that you would recommend for a first-time visitor? I appreciate any guidance you can provide. Thank you!

Cardinal Dolan celebrates the Sunday 10:15am Solemn mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral when he is in town. 

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