St. Patrick's Church - Havre De Grace, Maryland

Dan P.

Came here for 10:30am Mass.
Beautiful exterior of good stonework and woodwork.

Inside is also beautiful, with several steps up to the front door, and a wheelchair entrance on the right side of the church, great wood paneling, and well kept green carpet.

The 10:30am was apparently the first of the month children's liturgy, where the children of the parish helped out with greeting everyone as they came in, ushering, reading, and the collection. During the homily the kids were asked to come up and sit between the pews and the sanctuary for the priest to give them a homily.

My family and I were there (multiple kids under 8), and the parishioners were very gracious and understanding of squirmy kids, which was good.

The only real drawback was the music, and about that only really the volume. The cantor had a good voice, the music a kind of surf-rock quality (the singer's Nancy Sinatra singing lent to the style). It is a relatively small church, though, with maybe room for 200 people at maximum capacity. The church itself was built for vocal amplification, and the extra electronic amplification made it a bit too loud, especially for our younger children, hence a 4-star review.

Otherwise, a rather good Sunday Mass for visitors, with what appeared to be a vibrant community, and with a school attached. Definitely would be interested to come back and see how Masses are at other times as well.

Sandi S.

First time I was in this church.
It was for my granddaughters Christening. It is a lovey church. Father was amazing and welcoming.
I am so happy my children now belong to such a great congregation
✝️

Jo A. L.

St. Patrick’s Church is a very welcoming parish. The Church is beautiful and not too big. The parish has become more diverse and inclusive in recent years. Fr. Francis is very reverent when celebrating the mass. His homilies are excellent.

Galina K.

The church itself is lovely and I love that it has a bathroom right in the front foyer (for those of us with health problems, this is really helpful). That being said, the priest rushed through the entire service (though he gave a good sermon). there was a guitar. why for the love of any God would one put.a guitar in a church when there should be an organ and choir? some of the responses were sung, not the norm, and the melody was strange and weirdly counterpointed, which kept a lot of the congregation from being able to join in. Just put it back in Latin for Gods' sake.

Fran B.

I am so happy I joined St Patrick's! Father Dale is always thinking of ways to improve our community and the church. I look forward and just love the music at mass! Spiritual and relaxing ...makes my day!

Anthony S.

Father Dale is a man of God! He is a Shepard who truly loves his community, and Church. He is a amazing in his preaching and teaching the word of God. His communication is strong in how he breaks down the word of God. There are many spiritual activities for the body and local community to participate in. If you want authentic Catholicism where Jesus is Alive, then do not hesitate to fellowship with this Catholic family. All is welcome!

Jeff C.

This is a Catholic a church that makes you feel the love and peace of the Lord. It's one big family with Contemporary music during mass. Father Dale can break the gospel down into layman's terms, easy to digest and understand.

diane A.

Jesus is alive here. My words cannot describe the life that exists in the church under the leadership of Father Dale. We are truely a blessed parish. My husband and I, witnessing the return of our youth, who seem to want to be there. Praise God, for He is good.