St Raymond of Peñafort Catholic Church - Miami (FL)

Jennifer Morales New review: I wanted to follow up and acknowledge Father Jesús Ferras’ thoughtful and sincere response to my previous review. I truly appreciate the time he took to personally address my experience and offer an apology. His words reflect what I had hoped to encounter from the beginning — understanding, compassion, and the spirit of the Church. While my initial experience was disappointing and left me feeling dismissed, Father Ferras’ message reminded me of the importance of grace and dialogue within our faith community. I respect his willingness to reach out and turn an unfortunate encounter into an opportunity for reflection and hopefully, improvement. As Catholics — especially when we’re guiding others through sacraments — kindness, patience, and understanding should always be present. I am grateful this was recognized, and I sincerely hope others who seek assistance from the parish are met with the love and support that should reflect our faith. Thank you, Father Ferras, for your response and blessing during this important time for us. Original 1 Star review: I rarely leave reviews, but after this experience, I feel it’s necessary — not just as a customer, but as a fellow Catholic. My husband and I are preparing for marriage and reached out to request his sacramental records — a process that is both new and significant for us. Unfortunately, the response we received was dismissive and unkind. Rather than being met with the welcoming spirit we’re accustomed to from our home parish, we were treated as a burden. When I asked how long the process would take, the woman on the phone curtly said, “Two weeks, I don’t know — maybe your parish has more people working there, but I’m just one person.” I understand being busy. I also understand that many parishes are short-staffed. But as Catholics, we are called to reflect Christ — especially when serving others who reach out to the Church for help. A little patience, kindness, and compassion would have gone a long way, especially toward a couple trying to follow Church teaching and prepare for the sacrament of marriage. Sadly, this interaction left me disappointed and disheartened. I pray that others seeking guidance or assistance from this parish receive a warmer welcome — one that reflects the true heart of our faith.

Julian Gonzalez This church in Pinecrest has become my go-to for mass. I feel very comfortable with both the pastors, the people, and atmosphere. Highly recommend a visit. The Church is beautiful.

Jamil Porta Beautiful Church with English and Spanish services starting at 11:30am. Clean environment, plenty of parking, highly recommended.

Dominique Grace I have been truly blessed by this ministry. God is raising up people after God’s heart in this house. God bless Pastor EJ and Pastor Darrian, they are bold vessels for the body of Christ. They have exposed false prophets unashamed. In doing so, they have removed the veil from my eyes and have helped me get back to reading the bible.

Norma Escalona Great church, beautiful ceremony and father Erick was so nice. Definitely will be back.

Stefani Brooks A warm and kind place where the loves of Jesus is show every day. Beautiful place that focuses on disciples making disciples, sharing the love of Christ to the community and reaching souls for the Kingdom through the Gospel.

Rosa Espindola Nice Sunday service in English and Arabic. (11:30 am) Very friendly and family oriented Catholics members. The church have also service at 6:00 pm in Spanish. What I like about this church is that its always open and the music is great. Little souvenirs store that sales candles and flowers for the devotees to offer and to have a personal spiritual moment. Very much recommend. Love always.

Brett Duffy I recently visited the Church of Scientology originally confusing it with the Christian Church of science in Miami as part of my personal journey exploring different religions and belief systems. While I am not looking to join any particular faith, I found both the staff and materials to be extremely helpful and thoughtfully presented. The staff was welcoming, respectful, and took the time to answer my questions without any pressure. The space was clean, professional, and inviting. I sincerely appreciate the time and effort they gave during my visit. Thank you for a positive and informative experience

PJ Rote Beautiful yet humble church. After many years of not going to church , I wasn’t sure how I would feel . I have felt that connection again , something my mind and soul was yearning for , reconnecting with God. My favorite part of the week is attending mass at this church. We are blessed to have Father Enrique and Father Pedro celebrate English mass every Sunday .

Johanna Hughes Pribble We came here while we were on vacation from Illinois. The church was very beautiful and had a spirit of being an alive parish. There was no postmodern art here. The tone of mass was traditional. The music was sang by nuns, the preaching emphasized the importance of the Eucharist, and you could receive communion on the tongue. Another aspect was that there was outdoor perpetual adoration. Loved that. The priest encouraged the parish to visit Jesus in the Eucharist every day and not to live in fear. And, if you are concerned about parking. The parking lot here is large and free.