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Church of St. Ignatius Loyola

Tourist attraction Historical landmark Catholic church Church Religious institution

Late 19th-century church with a highly decorative, vaulted nave & venue for choral & organ concerts. People often mention church, beautiful, choir, mass,


Address

980 Park Ave, New York, NY 10028

Website

ignatius.nyc

Contact

(212) 288-3588

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (331 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 8:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 8:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 8:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: church (26) beautiful (12) choir (9) mass (7)
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  • 5/5 Nicholas P. 6 years ago on Google • 458 reviews
    Beautiful! One of my favorite churches in the city. Shortly after we walked in they turned the lights on and it is a completely different place. Rich in Jesuit spirituality. Some stunning marble work. Definitely pop in and say some prayers, you won't be disappointed.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charles E. 5 years ago on Google • 133 reviews
    I have always had a great experience every time I have attended this church. It ismy church if choice when I visit the city. The church is beautiful and the Mass times are very convenient. My last visit was on Christmas Eve and the quality of the choir, organ and additional musicians made me feel as though I had been listening to a choir from Heaven. I have never heard a better choir performance anywhere. The music was awesome! The singing and organ play have always been great when I have attended the Mass on Sundays, when I have visited there. I highly recommend this church to those who live in the area or are visiting the city.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hector L. 5 years ago on Google • 249 reviews
    Beautiful church, the stained glass and structure of it are wonderful. Marble stones decorate the walls along with a beautiful high ceiling ceiling. This church looks historic and feels modern.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James D. 5 years ago on Google • 172 reviews
    Gorgeous church on Park Ave. You will be blown away by the interior since the exterior is rather subdued. It is a very handsome looking structure though. There are so many different types of ornate marble used on the inside as well as stunning architectural details and designs on the walls and ceiling. The stations are large marble mosaics on the wall and were designed by a company in Venice. The baptismal font is also extremely decorative. You should definitely pay this church a visit if you are in the area. One of the most beautiful in NYC.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elianny S. 5 months ago on Google • 489 reviews
    This is a beautiful church. I've been to mass a few times and the parishioners are very welcoming.

  • 5/5 Emman Boquiren (. 4 years ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Absolutely the best choir in any of the upper east side churches we have ever been to. It’s also relatively a big church here in nyc. It is our “go to” church for sure 👍🏽
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 cesglobal 4 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    This church is so gorgeous! I attended a Christmas concert there & can say that the acoustics are wonderful. See the web site for future concerts.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher A. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful Catholic churches ⛪ you will ever see both literally & figuratively, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan on Park Avenue & 84th street in NYC. On the steps the Grand doors open in the front of the Cathedral to a warm welcoming by the beauty of a good-hearted soul ❤️ welcoming you to join in the Ignatius way of prayer. The Cathedral is one of the largest & most beautiful you will find. The sound of the large Organ pipes vibrate through the church and enlighten. The churches choir is one of the best I have Ever herd, with many prominent singers & dance artists. Every week my family enjoy the walk across the park to join in the Mass at the church. There is a more formal mass upstairs in the main cathedral and in the basement there is a more less formal mass for all to join. The basement mass is Great for families with little kids that want to make a little noise or need to get up and get out some jitters & maybe run around the room a bit. The basement also has a Great 👍 band usually & choir. The basement is very large and has a kitchen as well if you need to store 🥛 & food. There is also refreshments like coffee & cookies 🍪 or something after mass served with a social presence with your fellow friends & family of the church in the basement One ☝️ thing issue or con is there is not a handicap wheel chair entrance at the front of the church. At least not yet in 2019 but I believe that the Parish is working on funding for one.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fernando S. 4 months ago on Google • 122 reviews
    Very unique, small but well maintained church. Free entrance with metal detector.

  • 5/5 Eric R. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful church offering history along Park Avenue as well as a welcoming space to express your faith.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martha G. 3 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    The Jesuit priests are excellent orators and very smart, indeed. There Masses are beautiful.

  • 4/5 Berry B. 1 year ago on Google
    I have always had a great experience every time I have attended this church. It ismy church if choice when I visit the city. The church is beautiful and the Mass times are very convenient. My last visit was on Christmas Eve and the quality of the choir, organ and additional musicians made me feel as though I had been listening to a choir from Heaven. I have never heard a better choir performance anywhere. The music was awesome! The singing and organ play have always been great when I have attended the Mass on Sundays, when I have visited there.

  • 4/5 Phyllis M. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful church. Was there for a Christmas music performance. Have to go outside and downstairs to the restroom.

  • 5/5 Emre C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great church, I value their interfaith engagement. Thank you

  • 1/5 Chavareay J. 7 months ago on Google
    On Friday August 31 2001 Family & Friends Saying Goodbye To R&B Singer Princess Aaliyah Homgoing Celebration Service Was Held St Ignatius loyola Catholic Church & New York city

  • 5/5 Christina C. 7 months ago on Google
    One of my favorite churches in NYC. Great Jesuit mass, and a big, beautiful church. A must on Sunday in NYC.

  • 5/5 Cardell G. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a beautiful Church

  • 5/5 John P. 2 years ago on Google
    Most beautiful church too relax and ponder and of course pray. The church inside is so beautiful from the ceiling to the floor a splendor too behold. Relax pray light a candle to some one and enjoy your rest of the day.

  • 5/5 Jessica B. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Parish, great community. I went to mass once during a vacation trip and felt very welcomed

  • 1/5 B 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Wanted to drop by this morning on the way to the Met. Arrived about 11am. Completely shut. Tried all the doors and rang the buzzers. No joy. Tried the phone. No reply. Very disappointed. Especially as made a detour in the pouring rain.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom

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