(mass times & church info last updated 03/10/2016)Address: 608 Isham St. (Broadway & 208 St.)
Phone: 212.567.1300
Weekend Mass Times:
Sat: 5pm (English)
Sun: 8:30am (English), 10am (Spanish / Choir), 12pm (English / Choir), 6pm (Spanish), 8pm (English)
Weekday Mass Times:
Mon-Thu: 7:30am, 12pm (both English)
Tue: 7:30pm (Spanish)
Fri: 7:30am (English), 12pm (Spanish)
Sat: 12pm (English)
Confession: Saturdays: 4pm
Holy Days & Vigils: 7:30am (English), 12pm (English), 7:30pm (Spanish)
Church Constructed: 1912
Links:
Official Website
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This is the northernmost Catholic Church of Manhattan. And a very pretty parish.I went to the 8pm Mass tonight and I have to admit the churches that have these later Sunday Masses are so convenient - except this one being so far away kind of negates this. If you by chance live in the Heights or up here in Inwood you should definitely drop by. The entire church is constructed from a beautiful white stone - and being inside makes one feel like they are in a giant hall - or some grand carved cavern.
This weekend I found my church excursion to bring me to a neighborhood I had never visited only passed by (one of the reasons I began this strange pilgrimage in the first place) - Inwood. The neighborhood is kinda wacky. I got off the subway and was confused by the swerving Broadway takes to the west. The scenary was a mixture of peoples, traffic, bodegas, businesses and nice little restaurants. Confused at first and finding myself a little lost I was a little hesitant to be walking around this part of Inwood at night on my way there. However, on the way back I realized there was nothing to fear - it's a nice area. Of course the unknown is the only thing to fear and hopefully by the end of these journeys I'll have covered every neighborhood in Manhattan and then perhaps move on to another borough.
I have somehow stumbled onto the most mature relationship I have ever been in. And it perplexes me on a daily basis - perhaps because this kind of thing is new to me.I'm not sure if there's been a change that has happened within me; maybe there has always been an internal spiritual, physical and emotional connection that our hearts, minds and bodies knew about immediately before we were able to comprehend what was going on; or maybe all the timing of life has just gotten right - I'm not sure. All I know is that this thing I'm in - it still could turn out to be very special and right - I just need the patience and understanding to see it through.
Of course, I don't doubt that it could go all wrong as well. I just need to wait and see. And to pray. And to receive prayers.
By the way, I thank you for them.
This is my church! It's a great parish, and the new pastor is wonderful. So are the other priests. It's run by Capuchin Franciscans. I really appreciate one order running things as you can appreciate their particular strengths, core beliefs, and customs. This church is very reverent and is both open to all as well as traditional. Homilies are always strong and the Mass is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI, too, wondered about the community since it was unfamiliar and have come to really enjoy going there. Holiday time is great in this Church. Very beautiful.
I'm so glad you're posting about all these churches. There are so many in NYC and I've always wanted to see inside some, and have gone inside many. I generally pop into a church if I'm in an area and am alone.
Thanks!