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St Peters Roman Catholic Church in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Phone: +1 212-233-8355
Site: https://spcolr.org/
Site: https://spcolr.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:12–1PM
- Tuesday:12–1PM
- Wednesday:12–1PM
- Thursday:12–1PM
- Friday:12–1PM
- Saturday:12–1PM
- Sunday:12–1PM
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Comments (151)
Beautiful church with a very rich history. However it was very unwelcoming. I’m not catholic, but I go to mass with my partner and we sometimes visit different rc churches. While I still find mass a little confusing, I’ve never actually felt completely unwelcome before. There was a stout woman watching over the entrance, and I asked her where to find the the bathroom; I needed to go before the service started. She told me they weren’t available at all, which I was a little surprised by but I just went to my seat and tried to move on. About 15 min later I watched her get up and allow two people into the women’s washroom without a moment’s hesitation. Catholics aren’t exactly known for being super warm, but good lord, get over yourself. If the goal is to remain super exclusive, then please keep treating newcomers ungraciously.
I love this place and this church, too. I want to thank you for showing me your Roman Holy Catolic Church. Greetings from Elizabeth.
First Catholic Parish in the State of New York. Beautiful decor and first relief center for 911. They celebrate daily mass and adoration throughout the weekday.
It is amazing to find such a beautiful temple amidst spectacular structures. Its another place in lower Manhattan that you need to visit. It is very close to the world trade center. It is an imposing structure on the outside and very serene on the inside.
Mass time 930 am kids. Near WTC and subway less than 1-2 blocks
The priest is a bigot who only cares about reviews of his church. very unwelcoming
May the Scared Heart of Jesus be adored glorified loved and preserved now and forever. Scared Heart of Jesus pray for us. Saint Jude worker of Miracles pray for us, Saint Jude helper of the hopeless pray for us. Thank you Jesus for favors received. LF
We visited for Sunday Mass while in NYC for a weekend. The church is beautiful and we loved the First Sunday of Advent homily. We felt somewhat welcomed at the morning family/childrens Mass. We sat in the second row, which was mostly empty, and then got asked to move so the kids could sit in the first 2 rows. The kids only filled the first row, so we got moved for no reason, which as a visitor, made me feel frustrated. Im all for children being the focus of a ministry and making sure kids know why they are in church. However, there was so much talking, squirming, dancing (seriously, flossing) among the kids, and NO adult (parents, teachers) did anything about it. So incredibly distracting during what should have been a prayerful start to a preparative season of Advent. We will probably attend a different church the next time we visit NYC.
This is a beautiful and historic church in downtown Manhattan. A block or two north of the 9/11 National Memorial. There are multiple Masses held daily. Morning and noon, and 1pm. Plan to visit for Mass.
So blessed evening in the through the eyes of mary meditation concert for the stations of the cross!!Thank you so much and god bless to everyone of them there for the emotional touched music, beautiful vocal and mothers and sons for narrations......Thank you god for giving me an opportunity to be there and sharing your pain and sorrow deep in my heart during this lent!!
Beautiful and peaceful place.
This is a beautiful church where the priest from the church on the day of 9/11 died and people brought his body back to the church and placed it.on the altar. Wow!!! Very peaceful place with so much history.😀😃
A very quiet and peaceful church. Its a good place for praying, the bright historical and architectural landmark. An organ sometimes plays there. I try to always visit this church when Im next to it.
What a great mass right before the Christmas season
This is where Catholic New York was started. The downtown parish, the city’s first, was founded in 1785 after the American Revolution brought Catholics and other minorities their religious freedom. It was also home to New York State’s first free Catholic school, which opened its doors in 1800.It is dwarfed by its shiny new neighbor, One World Trade Center. But St. Peter’s, built in 1834, is hard to find for another reason. Its temple-like facade, with a stone pediment and columns, is so stately that from across the street I almost mistook it for a colonial seat of legislature like Federal Hall on Wall Street. But its interior, with an altar of gilded pilasters and crystal chandeliers and redolent of incense, displayed a subtle, ornate beauty. I arrived on a Wednesday afternoon just as daily Mass was ending; office workers on their breaks darted for the doors, while tourists shuffled out slowly, admiring the stained-glass windows.At the church’s entrance is a statue of Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint and founder of Sisters of Charity, who was baptized there at age 30, after her husband’s death. The conversion of a well-born Episcopal widow to an immigrant religion was scandalous at the time.
Very nice small church near World Trade Center site.
Beautiful. Historic. House of God. House of prayer. Image above the altar is that of Saint Peter being crucified upside down. Very close to World Trade Center site.
St. Peters had always been my destination during most of my lunch breaks before 9/11. I found this church a great place for prayer and meditation. I used to work in the 72nd floor of the North Tower but was saved because I was on vacation leave.
This church is so freaking beautiful if you are in the area please check it out! Read the other comments its simply stunning!
Lovely old church in the heart of lower Manhattan. I was so happy to see it packed for Ash Wednesday Mass. Wish it were like that every Sunday. . .
This is a beautiful church (this is the oldest Roman Catholic Church) in Manhattan. Even if you dont catch the mass. Just to sit in this church and bask in its beauty is an honor.
Very peaceful place, clean and quiet. Once in a while while youre praying homeless comes to ask you for money inside the church
Nice pastor and music director. Beautiful church.
Up lifting you can feel the presence of Christ.
The oldest Catholic Church in New York State. The church is very ornate and inspiring. Highly recommend attending mass here or stopping in.
Powerful art and its good to know the confessional timesMonday - Friday:7:45 am - 8:15 am;12:00 pm (noon) - 1:30 pmSaturday3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friendly environment.. 9:30am mass the children cant wait to go to the alter for blessing😁Awesome. Christ is king forever😇
Beautiful, peaceful church, adoration and mass.
I love this church but find the music playing while mass is not happening very distracting while trying to pray..
Beautiful Church, just lovely.
Was my daily refuge in the years just prior to 9/11. Daily mass helped me navigate through the madness of working in lower Manhattan.
Oldest Catholic Church in New York. Stopped in after visiting the 9/11 memorial and was taken back by its beauty and history
Gorgeous church. But, I went for a sad occasion - a memorial Mass for a friends murdered daughter.
Express mass is offered on holy days and daily. It makes it possible to attend at lunch time.
Theres very few relgious places in the United States that are as beautiful as this Church!
The church is beautifully kept and staff is very organized.
Love the atmosphere so peaceful I go every Morning for my meditation
Not the oldest church in NYC but the oldest parish. Beautiful art.
Beautiful Church!
No parking but one of the few churches with a 4pm mass on Saturdays. Mass time 45 min.
Very friendly parish, every time we go there for Mass someone talks to us after.
Its my favorite church in this part of town. Used to come here during lunch.
A beautiful place to get away from the chaos of Manhattan and attend Mass during the lunch hour.
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Great spiritual and family environment. We’ve been going for three years now.
Really a holy place. I feel always at peace . Priests are very friendly and approachable.
Lovely!!!
Best place to pray GOD Presence you can feel it.
Mark 11:24Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Absolutely stunning.
A beautiful church. Beautiful painting of Peter dening Jesus.
Beautiful mass. 1205 and 1305Great homely.
Went to mass here once. Historic church. Never forgot it.
Very historic NY Catholic Church.
Being catholic and looking at historical church ...Blessed we are !
A beautiful church with an incredible amount of history!
Beautiful way of the cross on April 19 good Friday
Love it! Ash Wensday! Jesus only way to Heaven!
Beautiful church! A must see!
Its very sacred and dear to me as a Catholic.
I dont like this system. Church belongs to the God. Why would charge money for?
Across from 911 memorial. Praise all of the folks who lost their lives in the 911 accident
Lunch hour service is very peaceful.
Beautiful historic Church with a great sermon
Beautiful, oldest Catholic Church in town.
St Peters Church wonderful n comforting as always.
Great Catholic Church. Beautiful building
Beautiful venue conducive to prayer and contemplation.
Lovely place, but judging eyes.
Great church for Mass and Ashes.
So rude wouldn’t give me holy water
Just beautiful! My second home
Hosaana to the King !!!! Jesus Christservice was blessed.
Lovely service, an amazing church
Lovely and welcoming community of faith!
Spiritual and quiet place to worship
Great Downtown Catholic Church.
My favorite place in that area
Serene and peaceful in the middle of downtown NYC
Great New York Catholic Landmark!
The gates of hell will not prevail
A beautiful spiritual place
Beautiful church!
Could not understand the priest
Im on the outside at the bus stop
A welcoming space.
Its cool
This is a beautiful place.
What a welcoming enviroment
Beautiful church
An historic Catholic church.
Love this place !
Was a good feeling
Outstanding service
Amazing building
Gorgeous place
Because is so spirit
So peaceful!!!
Beautiful ❣️
Beautiful place
I work near
Beautiful architecture
Peaceful
Gorgeous
Great church
LOVELY PARISH
Beautiful
Cool church
St. Peters Cathedral
Excellent
Beautiful Church
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Its a church...
Hidden gem
Accessible
A blessing
Not only to admire the architecture, but also to pause a few minutes inside to escape the noise of the city
For those who like cemeteries there is one in the vicinity of this church, and it is difficult not to be impressed when looking at the tombstones and we find that the vast majority of those who are buried there are no more than 40 years 😳. It must have been hard times to live, and I saw no headstone indicating burial after the year 1790.
Beautiful church that you can visit.
St. Peters Roman Catholic Church, at 22 Barclay Street at the corner of Church Street in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City, was built in 1836-40 and was designed by John R. Haggerty and Thomas Thomas in the Greek Revival style , with six Ionic columns. The parish, part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, is the oldest Roman Catholic parish in New York State, and the building replaced an earlier one built in 1785-86. The original church was used for worship until 1834 when it was replaced by the present structure. I like to see the cross, carved by a friend, Jhon, who replaced the original cross, which was for several years in the same place. The cross that was found which formed from the columns and steel beams in the WTCThe church of San Pedro (in English: Saint Peters Roman Catholic Church)? It is the oldest Catholic parish church in New York City.In 1785, some prominent Catholics residing in the United States, especially Spanish minister Diego de Gardoqui and merchants Dominick Lynch and Thomas Stoughton, obtained permission from the municipal council to build the first Catholic church in the city, St. Peters, in Barclay. Street. The construction was financed by several illustrious patrons of Spain and New Spain (Mexico) as King Carlos III of Spain; Alonso Núñez de Haro, archbishop of Mexico City; and Victoriano López Gonzalo, Bishop of Puebla. The same year, the first stone was laid and, in gratitude to his sponsor, coins from the Spanish empire were placed. In 1789, Núñez de Haro donated a painting with the theme of the crucifixion, painted by José María Vallejo, which is still on the high altar until 1800. In 1800 the first Catholic school in New York was installed in the parish. Since its founding, a bank has been reserved in the temple for the ambassador or monarch of Spain.Saint Elizabeth Ana Bayley, the first American person to be canonized, converted to Catholicism here. The current church was built in 1840, and the current pastor is Reverend Jarlath Quinn (Pastor).
Beautiful temple, conducive to recollection.
Simply a Catholic church nothing earth-shattering
Oh God is wonderful spiritual whenYou get breathe and feel the love of GodHallelujah glory to the Lord
It is the oldest Catholic church in the city. If you like to do church tourism, you should not miss this one.
Very nice church with the cemetery around it with graves of more than 200 years
Pretty on the outside, common on the inside, if you dont have a lot of time just seeing it on the outside is fine
I love visiting the church!
Church of St. ap. Petra (interior), Roman Catholic
Precious, go to appreciate its exquisite architecture
Beautiful Church! 🙏✨
It is the oldest church in NY
Very special place!
Muy buena
Muy linda
The best of dowtoaw ......
Beautiful church
Beautiful
Nice cathedral ...
Good
Jn
Total reviews rating 4.8
151 Reviews for St Peters Roman Catholic Church 2023:
Review №1
2021-11-09Welcoming, warm, beautiful!Service was filled with love for Mothers Day. Our Blessed Mother displayed at the altar with so many beautiful, colorful flowers--how tender!!
Review №2
2022-02-26Beautiful church in lower Manhattan
Review №3
2019-12-18Nice and small church that is just few blocks away from Oculus. 5min walk. Worth stopping by if you are near one trade center or the memorial and Oculus. The church is very quiet and people were very respectful to each other who came in to pray. It was very nice to pray and be in silent area to be away from busy streets of NYC. Replica statue of Pieta was nice to see as it was the first thing I noticed upon entering the church. Very clean and warm place to be.
Review №4
2021-06-10The best and cleanest restrooms downtown . . . they also take in the homeless, the tired and the poor in spirit
Review №5
2018-10-28Oldest Catholic Church in New York! A must for Catholics to attend Mass here! Also a Catholic 9/11 Memorial site!
Review №6
2019-02-26A beautiful Roman Catholic Church around the corner from One World Trade.Visited on a weekday at noon to find the celebration of a mass about to start. Beautiful service.
Review №7
2021-07-10Attended 9:30am Mass on July 4th. Fr Max nicely tied the readings to the secular holiday. Parishioners seem to be regulars with a sprinkling of tourists. Given QR code sheet for the music. Too much echo in acoustics. Easy to find. Kitty corner to the Oculus and 9/11 Museum. Has four statues in front in commemoration of 9/11.
Review №8
2021-07-22Saint Peter’s Church on Barclay Street is a sacred place. The masses and sacraments are given out daily. It is great to go there in adoration and prayer and to meditate on the blessings from our Lord.
Review №9
2021-07-04St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 22 Barclay Street, Lower Manhattan, New York, NY, first Roman Catholic parish in New York
Review №10
2018-12-27Great mass, the priest is very genuine. We went on the last Sunday of Advent and on Christmas Day.