Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle - St. Petersburg (FL)

5 /5 Jett Downing: This is by far the most beautiful and amazing Catholic church I’ve ever been to. The priests were amazing and the parish family was very welcoming. I plan to return soon!

5 /5 Jenn Marie: I grew up going to church n school here it was beautiful years ago but now its even more beautiful. They did a beautiful funeral mass for my father.

5 /5 Toni Thompson: We attended the opening service and Mass for the Jubilee Year 2025 that began with a procession of all attendees followed by a special service and Mass. Note that communion is offered by host not wine. The Cathedral is decorated in tastefully, symbolically simplistic style with a partial in-the-round layout with comfortable seating. The altar offers a large carved crucifix and the carved stations of the cross adorn some walls. The huge choir area offers several stacked rows for choir members, a large area for instruments, an organ, and a baby grand piano. In a separate area, a replica of La Pieta stands alone. Two separate small shrines offer places to pray and light special intention candles. The traditional "cry room" or childrens room is large with TV and separate entrance with ramp access with natural sunlight. The parish offers a robust calendar of rosary, adorations, mass, confessions, and programs for children, youth, men, women, and special interest groups. Livestream services are accessible at the website. Accessible venue with accessible van access parking and no curbs and ramp entry. The womens lounge includes a brides room, a separate accessible restroom with 5 ft x 5 ft area, grab bars, and standard restrooms. I did not find a grooms room. The Cathedral is a majestic place that is simultaneously very welcoming, warm, and spiritual.

1 /5 Joe OReilly: Bring your winter coat from up North, the church was freezing cold for the Chrism Mass making it uncomfortable for individuals! My wife has a rare genetic disorder and it effected her greatly as well as some of the elderly parishioners sitting around us made similar comments. I have been in property management all my life and this church you thought was being cooled for a computer room. Totally unacceptable and needs to be addressed. Folks want to be comfortable not treated like the frozen food section at the store. Other wise the service was very enjoyable and something every Catholic should witness at least once.

5 /5 70 “70”: MUST READ! I can’t get into great detail because this review would be too long. After spending an extensive amount of time in Rome, I came back home to the states and was literally starving for Jesus Christ. I’ve been to many Catholic churches in the USA and have not connected with my Lord and Savior at those churches. Today I attended a 6 PM mass, teaching us about Jesus feeding us not only what we need but above and beyond what we could ever want. I was starving, and I genuinely was more than fulfilled! So much of my experience came from listening to Fr. Alexander T. Padilla! I cannot express my gratitude for God driving me to this church and being able to experience him. What a wonderful mass. I have been in search for more than five years and truly believe I have found a home. Thank you for helping me experienced this blessing. See you Sunday!