I went here today… and had the worst experience in my life at a place of worship. It had been 13 years since I had last attended mass. I was at a low point in my life and was horribly sad today so when my friend offered to take me here to St. Joseph's I took it as a sign that perhaps something beautiful could come of a visit. I followed along with the service, sang, and went up to accept the communion. My church I was baptized in and taught catechism at always taught me to take the...

Before I give my review, I just wanted to say that I am very sorry for Oddvar's negative experience at this wonderful basilica. It was not clear if Oddvar is Catholic, but to clarify, it is the Catholic Church's firm teaching that only those who are Catholic and in a state of grace may receive Holy Communion. It is also our custom that communion is consumed immediately after receiving it, should it happen that the Host is taken away and merely discarded or kept for malicious purposes.

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We ❤️ going to St. Joseph’s Basilica especially pre-COVID-19. Ever since March 2020, we have been able to attend Mass physically twice, one in November 22 and when it counts the most, on December 24 through registration. The parish team have always been helpful & kind towards my husband and I, particularly how to register for the masses during the pandemic and helping us pray to God for the recovery of my in-laws, especially my mother-in-law who was admitted into ICU for severe...