Holy Comforter St Cyprian Catholic Convent

A warm and welcoming community. As a young African-American Catholic, it's really nice to have a faith home that resonates with me culturally. As a fairly traditional Catholic, it's nice to know that the preaching and liturgy will be orthodox. I've been personally contacted by members of the Church staff––people make an effort to know and remember my name. Sacramentally, I've always felt cared for. Even if you're new to a parish that includes Gospel music in the liturgy, or skeptical of it, I highly recommend this warm and Spirit-filled community. Bonus: it's one of the only parishes I've found that keeps its doors unlocked from 8am-8pm. It's nice to be able to pop in for planned or spontaneous quiet prayer.

Gorgeous local church, but it really makes me feel uncomfortable to be in the space when I've heard overtly snide remarks about trans folks and about supporting mothers' lives over an unborn child's life. Hoping it changes a bit, but personally can't come back for a while.

Nice church…. Large and wonderful stained glass windows and music

Growing up in a Black Catholic church from New Orleans, I strived to find a church that mirrored my Nola experience while meeting the needs of my faith as an adult. when I moved to DC Holy Comforter stood out. A family filled congregation with a pastor who doesnt hesitate to challenge the thinking of those who come.

We initially went to this church for a baptism, and have been returning regularly ever since for the 11am Mass. We're not Catholic, tho may now be moving in that direction. It's VERY welcoming. The music is incredible and homilies by the pastor are very profound and delivered with light humor and a very clear love for the congregants. UPDATE ... when I posted the above we were 'moving in that direction' conversion but have now "Crossed the Tiber" and joined the Catholic Church thru the parish of Holy Comforter-St Cyprian. Thanks to the Msgr, his homilies and obvious deep love of the Lord and his congregants, and to the choir, and the congregation. From a religious perspective, I've never been so happy, and yet realize how very far I have yet to go.

As a catholic, I have been to many different catholic churches. None so different, however, as this hybrid parish merged from two previously separate ones. The namesake for the church is accurate. St. Cyprian was born in Carthage---and was therefore African. I say it is accurate because this is the first catholic church I have been to in the United States that has a predominantly black congregation. My girlfriend and I attended Sunday Mass and were stunned to find how welcome we were among the parishioners. Not because they are black and we are white, no---because I have never felt so welcome at a catholic church in all my life. Right as Mass began, the monsignor mandated all visitors to stand, and we did. Everyone came round and welcomed us and the smiles on their faces assured us that our presence brought them joy. The choir was phenomenal, and is an integral part of the Mass. The music is in the African-American line singing Gospel tradition, much unlike any other music I've heard at other Masses. My girlfriend, who is a Baptist, felt right at home in the church. It was truly remarkable. The music moved me and enhanced my worship experience. In short, I will be attending Mass at St. Cyprian for as long as I am in DC. Truly wonderful place.

A Beautiful church with loving and friendly staff. A very befitting funeral service with a dignified service.

You've got to give praising our lord and savior a five plus! To be honest this Parrish is outstanding. The 11 o'clock service is always lively. You have either a full gospel choir or kids choir to warm your spirits. Followed with the best monsignor you'll find. They also provide 4 services sat 4p, sun 8a, 11a, and 7p to make sure you can feed your soul.

Monsignor Pope is an incredibly gifted and wise homilist. They also have beautiful music and a very friendly congregation. Our teens and young adult children like to go to this church also.

I became upset with everyone in my past for never sharing that such moving music exists. The experience was loss for words. Furthermore because simply of this one experience day by chance meeting of the pastor on the subway where i apologized for using a swear word in his presence and he invited me out, if i could afford it i would make DC my home and sleep outside the church steps. I was homeless at the time and they fed me that day with food fit for a prince. I cried uncontrollably at the acoustical music and thank Christ for the clergyman he knows who he is helped me regain my composure or i would have deceased seemingly. It was the most beautiful time in my 40 year journey. My socks and shoes were soaked from shower time at the shelter and i can remember reclining in the sun barefoot drying out till the service started enjoyingvthe neighbors walking dogs that morning. I didn't know at the time to ask to have my needs met because of shame but i left that day ... Illuminated and dynamic in my heart. The wet socks ended up in the trash nevertheless i was missing nothing ... Whole, energised and complete. They gave me a gift everlasting... Well done and may their reward be great, overflowing and may the face of God shine continuously on the Saints at Cyprian.