圣味增德堂

I have been here a few times, was always made feel welcome. This church has an interesting reliquary. I was last here for a procession and rosary prayer at the Fountain in Central Park. Surprisingly nice experience. NYPD had stopped traffic for us, and escorted us to the park and back after dark. Talked to a raccoon on my way home.

St. Vincent Ferrer Church is one of the most beautiful and traditional Roman Catholic churches in Lower Manhattan. It has a solemn atmosphere and features Latin choir music. I attended the Epiphany Mass there, where they blessed chalk, salt, and water as part of the Epiphany feast. This Epiphany blessing—especially the holy water blessed on the feast of Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar—has a powerful effect that causes evil spirits to panic. As far as I know, this is the only Roman Catholic church in the area that offers this special Mass and blessing during the Feast of the Three Kings. I hope all Catholic churches in the United States will start doing this, since we are engaged in spiritual warfare. ============================== Update: Another beautiful aspect of the Mass is the reverence shown during Holy Communion. There are no lay ministers distributing the Eucharist—only the priest and assistant priest—which I truly appreciate, as it preserves the sacredness of the Holy Host. The communion rail is also properly used, adding to the deep sense of tradition and reverence. I hope they will consider praying the St. Michael Prayer at the end of Mass, as it would further strengthen the spiritual atmosphere.

Crumbl Cookie is an absolute game-changer for dessert lovers! From the moment you walk in, the warm, inviting smell of freshly baked cookies hits you, and it only gets better from there. The rotating weekly menu keeps things exciting, and every flavor I’ve tried has been incredibly delicious, perfectly baked, and generously sized.

I absolutely love and adore this Church. It's beauty is breathtaking in every way, especially for later/ evening services and Vigil Mass (my personal favorite). All the staff, from the Clergy to the Laity are always so wonderful, genuine and kind too. Throughout my life I've moved around a lot, attending many different churches both Catholic and protestant, and this is the first Church I have attended where I truly, immediately felt at home since the church of my youth. The same church where my parents were wed, where I was baptized, and took my First Communion. Of course that church will always have a very special place in my heart, and so will St. Vincent Ferrer. I can't possibly say enough nice things about it, and I consider myself very blessed to be in it's congregation.

Probably the most beautiful church my eyes have ever seen. My wife and I love the traditional way in which everything is performed (mass, confession, Blessed Sacrament, Eucharist in the mouth and on knees, thanksgiving). The infrastructure is spectacular!!!