St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church — Local services in Warrenton

Looking for a new church? Do not go here. Father Smith is the most disrespectful priest we have ever met. We had a meeting with him regarding our God parents and we were greeted with am extremely rude attitude as if we were not welcome, after being greeted as such we were seated but during the short walk to his office we were hammered with questions as if we could not get a question out for him. Once seated he asked for evidence of our papers for the baptism and the email saying the requirements, as I was looking for the emails he was again angrily asking us for proof again. As the soon to be God Father to my daughter explained we have recieved 3 different answer for the requirements but was cut off by Father Smith yet again. With such a rude manner for such a simple question and just needing clarification we all felt extremely unwelcome to this church when we have been here multiple times. This type of priest will push people away from the church sadly. This priest is the complete opposite of what a priest should represent. I really hope they put this situation into consideration so this is not happening to others and are pushed...

Horrendous Place of So-Called “Worship”

In a lengthy conversation with the priest, I asked him why my boyfriend’s 3 daughters could not be alter girls, he proceeded to tell me how he believed boys were above girls and not considered or should be treated as equals. He did not value their education in their faith or participation in the church.

He continued the conversation with his UNSOLICITED advise to “run” from my relationship and get a good lawyer. Little did he know I went to a prestigious law school.... He made statements that he didn’t expect to say anything intelligent due to being from the Midwest. His time at this church, along with his ULTRA conservative mindset, are long out dated and should be...

The Pastor and other priest are very dedicated to all of their parishioners and visitors. This is a very Faith Filled Parish. It seems to have a lot of very active Parishioners. It also has a Spanish Mass and regular Confession.

The Homilies are very inspiring, also truly in line with the readings.

Most of the windows are Beautiful Stained Glass. The Luminous Mysteries are in the front of church; The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordon, Miracle at The Wedding in Cana, The Altar(The Institution of the Eucharist), The Proclamation of the Kingdom and The Transfiguration.

There's also St. Michael the Archangel, Mary, Divine...