Mystery Worshipper / Roman Catholic

St Leo’s

Somebody’s ringing the bell – is it the pastor?
22 May 21
Murray, Kentucky, USA

St Joseph's

Beautiful, reverent, carefully planned mass – with elbow bump
16 May 21
Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

St Rita’s

You won’t find the kingdom of God by searching for it on Google
31 Jan 21
Show Low, Arizona, USA

Church of the Gesu

Reverent, a bit up the candle, but not at all fussy – except for the organist’s jewelry!
1 Nov 20
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Cathedral of Lund (Lunds Domkyrka)

Pope Francis and his Lutheran brothers celebrate a communion rooted in love
31 Oct 16
Lund, Sweden

St Thomas More

Forbidden coffee, incense-loving insects, all things done properly – what not to like?
15 Aug 20
Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA

Basilica of St Nicholas

Silent intensity, a remarkable tableau - with motorcycle helmets and school books
14 Sep 11
Nantes, France

Church of the Assumption

A roller-coaster ride – plus chips and sparkling water
24 May 20
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

St John Cantius

Our Mystery Worshipper felt interested, grateful and intrigued by this Tenebrae celebration
8 Apr 20
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Saints Faith, Hope, and Charity, Winnetka, Illinois, USA

Beautiful and reverent Palm Sunday mass – but too many people?
5 Apr 20
Winnetka, Illinois, USA

Cathedral of the Madeleine

Unfriendly and cold vespers in a beautiful setting
7 Mar 20
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

St Patrick's

A sense of community, but rushed and uninspiring service
1 Mar 20
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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