In my recent travels over a 6-state area and attempts to find a comparable church, FEW churches I've encountered in this region or around the country come as close to promoting clear, conscious, and daily action in concert with a "What Would Jesus Do?" guideline. THIS church DOES, and I always stop in when I return to the area.
It's active social ministries are laudable, it's successful engagement and involvement of a true cross-section of Durham makes it attractive to families who want their children to offer more than lip service to the ideals of brotherhood among all people.
The newer, scandinavian-inspired church structure is not lavish, but modestly (and appropriately) attractive and comfortable with ample wheelchair access. The school is well-known for academics, and the new Emily Krzyzewski Women's Center (founded by parishoner and Duke head basketball coach, Mike) offers women of the area a place for refuge and support. With it's consistent support for the Durham Rescue Mission and several missionary efforts in struggling populations of other countries, Immaculate Conception makes a strong anchor for Durham's...
Read moreI love this church. Dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of Virgin Mary, She is my heavenly role model. When I first came to USA and landed in Durham, NC, looking for a Catholic church, I approached the taxi driver with my family. Not knowing where I should go, he dropped us in this church. Not knowing that our children will grow here with the strong Catholic teaching. We are so blessed to be in this vibrant church, so much to offer, lot of resources and always ready to extend love and compassion. Our Friars are so devoted and faithful to their commitment to Christ and the body of Christ.
Youth have so many opportunities to grow and great faith formation classes. Strong devoted Spanish community and music ministry is amazing. I love to spend my time there. We are so blessed and thankful for this beautiful community. I am grateful to God!
I strongly recommend this Catholic Church to everyone who want grow in the...
Read moreI didn't visit this immaculate Catholic Church, I was no my way to hospice Homecare visit early this morning and my tire blew out, turned into this establishment and two nice gentleman's change my spare tire for me and then followed me to have air put in my spare tire and paid for everything, they are still some wonderful people ! After finding out that I was a nurse, one of the men follow me to make sure I found a service station and rush in and Paid for my services! I was total surprise how he care for me in a...
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