My maternal grandmother was born in Macon. She was the youngest of 7 children from an Irish Catholic family. Her mother was Margaret Cassidy and her family was one of the parishes founding families back in 1841. My mom was born in Macon but was raised in St. Louis. Every time we came down to Macon to visit my grandma's twin sisters during my childhood we would come to Sunday mass at St. Josephs. I haven't stepped foot in this beautiful church in almost 17 years, since my grandma's funeral mass was here...until today. It is definitely one of the most stunning churches I have ever stepped foot in. The ceilings, the alter, the stained glass, even the stairs leading up to the front doors are gorgeous. My family actually donated one of the stained glass windows all those years ago. It's the one with Saint Agnes, on the left toward the back of the church. I highly recommend stopping in to revel in all it's glory, Catholic or not. It will bring you a sense of peace in this crazy world.
I stopped in here because of the reviews and because it was compared to European churches. It was during mass, so I sat in the last pew and admired the stained glass windows and ceiling.
I was on my way to Savannah and stopped for the 12:15 p.m. Sunday mass. It was a wonderful experience. Smelling incense before I opened the sanctuary door, I took my place in one of the old pews. The church interior was magnificent with stained-glass windows everywhere. The service was conducted with reverence, the homily was instructive, and the priest faced east. At communion, you could stand or kneel. This is truly a church that is treasured and used as it was intended. This church is well worth a visit whether you are Catholic or not.
Beautiful does not even come close to describing this church. The stain glass is wonderful. We went in the early afternoon and the sun was shining through the windows in the front of the church, and the effect was dramatic. A must see if in Macon. It is still a active church, so you need to go when they are not have Mass if you want to just walk around and see all the beautiful windows up close.
Outside of the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, best in the South. You'll think you are in Europe. Certainly worth a peek.
This building alone is worth the visit even if you are not Roman Catholic. The structure is so beautiful to view and you can see if down the road and all of its beauty.
The stained glass windows and architecture are well worth a visit. Be sure to go inside if the church is open. Parking is available in the back.
The church was open to the public, so beautiful. We were able to talk a tour, on our own, and really enjoyed this historical building, centrally locted in Macon GA.
Very impressive structure. Good location. Feels like an old European church. Nice congregation. Good sermon.
Old, Beautiful Catholic Church not far from Sleep Inn. Mass on Palm Sunday 2014. Have not seen congregation in front of church with Palms since the Latin Masses I was involved with in the 1960's prior to Vatican 2.