Mystery Worshipper / Roman Catholic

Church of the Gesu

Reverent, a bit up the candle, but not at all fussy – except for the organist’s jewelry!
1 Nov 20
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Cathedral of Lund (Lunds Domkyrka)

Pope Francis and his Lutheran brothers celebrate a communion rooted in love
31 Oct 16
Lund, Sweden

St Thomas More

Forbidden coffee, incense-loving insects, all things done properly – what not to like?
15 Aug 20
Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA

Basilica of St Nicholas

Silent intensity, a remarkable tableau - with motorcycle helmets and school books
14 Sep 11
Nantes, France

Church of the Assumption

A roller-coaster ride – plus chips and sparkling water
24 May 20
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

St John Cantius

Our Mystery Worshipper felt interested, grateful and intrigued by this Tenebrae celebration
8 Apr 20
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Saints Faith, Hope, and Charity, Winnetka, Illinois, USA

Beautiful and reverent Palm Sunday mass – but too many people?
5 Apr 20
Winnetka, Illinois, USA

Cathedral of the Madeleine

Unfriendly and cold vespers in a beautiful setting
7 Mar 20
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

St Patrick's

A sense of community, but rushed and uninspiring service
1 Mar 20
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Our Lady of Lourdes

A mighty organ swells as our Mystery Worshipper is moved to tears
26 Feb 20
Rivonia, Sandton, South Africa

St James Cathedral

Everything carefully prepared – but don’t screw it up!
23 Feb 20
Seattle, Washington, USA

San Girolamo della Carità

Absolutely majestic - plus well-behaved dog!
23 Feb 20
Rome
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