St. Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church
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6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Roman Catholic parish with three historic and beautiful downtown NYC places of worship. St. Peter's Church is the first Catholic parish in New York State. Established in 1785. Rich history and growing community. Religious education program. Famous parishioners include first American Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Venerable Pierre Toussaint and Carmelite Mother Adelaide of Saint Teresa. Venerable Félix Varela y Morales served as a priest in the parish as well.
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Address
Neighbourhood: Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)
How to get there
  • Chambers St • 1 min walk
  • Park Place • 2 min walk
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4.0 of 5 bubbles48 reviews
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Jessie C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Friends
Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favors. This time I ask you this special one (mention favor.) Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your own favor not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favor will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. Thank you Jesus for prayers and favors received.
Written 23 November 2024
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David S
Middlesbrough, UK2,396 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
St Peter's Church on Barclay Street in Manhattan is just a short walk from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum located at the site of the World Trade Center. My wife and I visited New York as part of a larger cruise tour and really enjoyed visiting this wonderful church. Initially it has a more modern feel than many similar churches but it's atmospheric inner spirit was uplifting.
Written 9 June 2023
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Montauk123
New York City, NY357 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2015 • Family
I go to Mass daily here (7:10AM Mass). It has been recently renovated and looks terrific. For an old church, it is well maintained (paint, lighting, etc.). Wonderful statues in front of church. Priests are terrific

This is very close to WTC. If in the area, stop in and say a prayer.
Written 21 December 2015
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411terence
Liverpool, UK17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2017 • Couples
I visited this lovely church whilst sightseeing - it was a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle on downtown Manhattan. It was nice to sit and reflect, I lit a candle and said some prayers -would visit again if I was in NYC
Written 18 October 2017
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Deacon James Brown
New York City, NY4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2015 • Friends
The visit was to view older churches in the area. This church was first established in 1785 and the Mother Seton Shrine was amazing.
Written 31 July 2015
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jen62802
South Yarmouth, MA49 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017 • Family
Visited with my family for Easter Sunday mass. Located close to the 9/11 tragedy site, the parish was very active in the rescue and recovery after the disaster.
Today it's a quiet place for worship and peace, some interesting stained glass windows.
Worth a visit if you are at the 9.11 Memorial and feel a need to connect.
Written 17 April 2017
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JesseSeattle_WA
Greater London, UK32 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2016
We attended mass there for All Saints Day as we were going to the new World Trade Center. It is a lovely church. While there I read that it is the oldest Catholic Church in NYC - bnot the building itself but the congregation. I also learned that St Elizabeth Seton studied to become Catholic there and that the founding priest of Notre Dame University first stopped there on their way to Indiana.
Written 19 January 2017
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floribel1
Carlsbad, CA479 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2015 • Couples
by the beauty of the outside of this church on 5th Avenue. The towering spires seem to reach to the skies. Unfortunately the inside of the church was undergoing renovation, so there was scaffolding around the front of the church. On my list for the next time for sure!
Written 18 April 2015
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Beartrack
Liberty Lake, WA51 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2015 • Solo
The painting of the crucifixion, above the altar, was a gift from the archbishop of Mexico City in 1789. The building of New York's oldest Roman Catholic church is later, but the painting remains from the first building. I visited on Sunday morning and was warmly welcomed to this place, historic both for it's early years and for its role following 9-11.

Note for TripAdvisor: It would be helpful to correct the misspelling "Chruch" for Church.
Written 22 March 2015
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JeffBreedlove
Atlanta, GA4,647 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Solo
I made a brief visit to this historic church. It’s stunningly beautiful inside. There is a lot of history here buts is thriving congregation.

If you are near this church in NYC, take a moment for a visit and a prayer.
Written 24 June 2023
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