Church of St. Francis of Assisi
Church of St. Francis of Assisi
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Neighborhood: Midtown
This is the iconic New York that so many visitors imagine before they visit - spectacular skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building, iconic public buildings like Grand Central Terminal and the New York Public Library, and the non-stop hustle and bustle of the city streets. Fifth Avenue is a shopper's paradise where you can find every kind of store imaginable, with fashion brands ranging from the affordable to the ultra-fancy. Visit Rockefeller Center to experience towering Art Deco grandeur, and foodies will love the busy restaurants that stay open late in Koreatown. After dark, Midtown calms down a bit, but at any time of day or night it still feels 100% New York.
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- 34th St – Herald Square • 4 min walk
- 34th St – Penn Station • 4 min walk
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Hazeleyes_vdm
Toronto, Canada103 contributions
Apr 2019
St Francis of Assisi renders a very poignant celebration of the Risen Christ during its Easter vigil. Choir is the best as well as the songs. Priests give good, relevant sermons and parishioners are very friendly
Written July 8, 2019
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SAW466
Chula Vista, CA15 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
Church was very beautiful and everyone that worked there were very friendly. There is not much to say about this church, only it was in walking distance from where I stayed.
Written September 28, 2018
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M4732TZannc
Honolulu, Hawaii11 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
This church is an oasis of peace in the middle of tall buildings and busy traffic. In the upper church, on either side of the nave, are a statue of St. Jude and one of St. Anthony which were sculpted from wood by the artist Armand LaMontagne. They came to New York by way of the Franciscan Chapel of St Francis in Providence, RI. The chapel was closed to make way for a hotel, but fortunately, these beautiful statues were received in their new home. I never visit NYC without visiting them.
Written September 6, 2018
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LoneStarTravelGirl
154 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
A welcome place of peace in the middle of busy NYC. Had a chance to visit this church on a recent trip as it was near our hotel.
First, I was struck by the street name as I turned onto the church street 31st Street AKA Father Mychal F. Judge Street. So moving.
Inside the main floor of the church are stunning mosaics and places to spend time in prayer. Artwork above the altar is beautiful.
Also, inside is a piece of steel from the World Trade Center. Be sure to stop and read the plaque that is with it.
Downstairs, there are many masses held during the day...I was impressed with the mass schedule. There is also a shine to St. Anthony of Padua on that level, but since there was mass going on, I didn't look around for it.
This is a lovely Catholic church and a respite from the bust streets of NYC.
First, I was struck by the street name as I turned onto the church street 31st Street AKA Father Mychal F. Judge Street. So moving.
Inside the main floor of the church are stunning mosaics and places to spend time in prayer. Artwork above the altar is beautiful.
Also, inside is a piece of steel from the World Trade Center. Be sure to stop and read the plaque that is with it.
Downstairs, there are many masses held during the day...I was impressed with the mass schedule. There is also a shine to St. Anthony of Padua on that level, but since there was mass going on, I didn't look around for it.
This is a lovely Catholic church and a respite from the bust streets of NYC.
Written August 21, 2016
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scrapmetal
Boston, MA267 contributions
Jan 2023
Homeless sleeping on the sidewalks outside looks like a shelter.God bless them for helping but a tourist attraction it definitely is not
Written January 15, 2023
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InvestCaribbean
Fort Lauderdale, FL238 contributions
Nov 2019
This used to be my church in NYC but now that I have moved to Florida its sad I can't be there anymore so was only too happy to get back recently. Incredibly warm people; super service and most of all all of the shrines that you can go to directly to pray or just meditate.
Written November 17, 2019
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metaungulate
Nanaimo, Canada1,125 contributions
Jul 2019
I am a very devout Catholic and am extremely saddened by the state of the Church today and the resultant departure of many of the faithful. This point was driven home by the situation at this lovely church. Not only was the service attended by maybe 50 people in a place that can easily hold 1,000, but the sign at the front informed the worshippers that from now on the weekday Masses would be held only in the small lower church. A magnificent church such as this, which is easily one of the most beautiful in all of NYC, and they can't even afford to keep the lights on in the big upstairs main church for weekday services. So very very sad.
Written August 10, 2019
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allanriley9
Mandurah, Australia736 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
Just noticed the entrance while walking along 31st St. Went in initially to lower level and then to upper level. Both well attended by locals and in their own way lovely. Simple arrangements in lower blown away by superb decoration of upper church. Magnificent decorations. Free food for the homeless very popular,
Written June 13, 2018
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Napsterthecat
Huntsville, AL1,329 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This is a fabulous church to visit when in midtown Manhattan. You can walk part it if you are not careful. We are glad we walked though because the artwork is stunning. A must see.
Written May 18, 2018
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Karen939
Philadelphia, PA86 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
This is a peaceful, small, pretty church a 5 minute walk from Penn Station. It is quiet and feels good inside. Not too ornate, but the alter is very nice. Several small mosaic prayer rooms in the back. I cabbed it down to 16th street to check out the much more magnificent St Francis Xavier church. 2 church visits that made me calm and appreciate the former zeal of religious building that took place in the 1800's. This is worth a visit to escape the hustle and bustle of Penn Station.
Written January 15, 2018
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I don't live in New York any longer. I would recommend you look at their webpage. I know it has a schedule of all its activities and worships. Hope this helps. Ann
Written February 17, 2019
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