St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church

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• Mary Newman★★★★★3 months ago

  Always fulfills my needs spiritually. Father Raun is awesome. Love my church.

• John Jameson★★★★★11 months ago

  Visiting family and mom is in the hospital nearby. Band and chorus was very Hispanic and German folk, love it. Very newman style and well decorred. Great homily really. Enjoy.

• DON KNOX★★☆☆☆9 months ago

  Okay, I don’t like to complain. However, the confession process needs to be refined. It should not take 15-20 minutes per person to get through. I have been turned away more times than seen here because they run out of time to get through everyone. I have shown up even 30 minutes early and haven’t see the priest because there are either too many people or they’re not being seen quickly enough. It is like this at the 8am and the 2:30. With how big the church is, they need a second priest to help or they need to start speeding up the process.

• John Ben Berry★★★★★9 months ago

  This is a great, faithful parish with twice daily confession(!), reverent liturgy, and a solid chant choir, and I benefitted from their presence greatly when I lived in Albuquerque. They also responded very graciously to a previous negative review I made in a fit of frustration. Lord, have mercy.

• Tiannah M★★★★★11 months ago

  Traditional Catholic Church. Beautiful stained glass. Its priests and deacons care about the people who come here. I was confirmed here as an adult in the last two years. Their RCIA/OCIA and Alpha classes are excellent. They put a lot of work into making sure you know the commitment of being Catholic, what it means, and why you are giving your life to God.

• Sandra Mirabal★★★☆☆3 months ago

  Was there for a funeral and they seemed to be in a hurry to get started told people to sit down so people could not even give the family condolences

• Erin Muffoletto★☆☆☆☆a year ago

  The last two times I have attended this church, I have been so disappointed in the leadership here. The last time I attended was only because it was closer for family (I usually attend St. Jude). Half the time was dedicated to tithing and how we need to give more money to the church and about a priests bumper sticker that read “dems out.” There was no homily as most of the time was about politics and money. I was very disheartened by this and felt unwelcome. For a priest of a church to have a bumper sticker that basically is against Democrats, I know I am not welcome at this church. I am really frustrated with Christianity lately and the lack of compassion for others. I am grateful my regular church is very welcoming and speaks regularly about helping others. I almost walked out out of this mess because I felt so unwelcome and then to not have a homily, which is usually what gives me strength for the week, was really disappointing. I hope this church becomes more welcoming to all. The Catholic Church wonders why people are leaving the Catholic religion, and it is because churches like this that speak down on others or make people feel bad if they do not give their “fair share” to the church.

• D Shelby★★★★★6 months ago

  Wonderful church!! My only hope is that the confession could have longer times or another priest to help 🙏 …

• Charlotte Holguin★★★★★a year ago

  I love going to church here. The people are friendly, the priest is very welcoming. I love going because our son takes us and we pray together, enjoy that very much.

• Perkon★☆☆☆☆a year ago

  Allowed for a couple to get married without the blessings of both families. (One side had worries about abuse and isolation taking place. These worries have been confirmed after the marriage) Allowed the groom to forge fake baptism records and fake Catholic standings to hold a wedding at the venue. As the bride is a original member of the church. I am disappointed and disgusted with the deacons/priests who would not allow the family who had worries to sit down one on one with the couple and church to talk out these issues because the family is not Catholic. I recommend this church the least.

• shannon silva (navygirl87)★☆☆☆☆2 years ago

  This church use to be so welcoming when I was growing up but as the years have progressed the priests, the staff, the people of the church have become so hateful. They pass judgment on others, they pretend to not know you out in public depending on who they are around. It is sad to see the church I grew up in, made all my sacraments, have encouraged my godparents and parents to basically write me off, spew hate and limit me from their lives. And all this advice come from the priests and deacons of this church. For your spiritual and emotional sanity, avoid this church at all costs!

• Rose Garcia★★★★★7 months ago

  Pretty church always blessed by this church love this church🤎💯⛪️I Love u ⛪️ Church❣️❤️❣️💯 …

• nina rocha★★★★★3 years ago

  This is a very large church and has amazing people working there. They were very helpful with funeral planning and didn't even get mad at me when I called so many times to ask questions. The service was great and father McKee performed an amazing service. Thanks you!!

• Faye Detar★★★★★10 months ago

  Lovely catholic church with beautiful stained glass scenery. A greate place to pray and meditate.

• Brian Miller★★★★☆4 years ago

  Nice church. The Christmas Eve choir were beautiful, the orchestra was amazing but, not knowing much about opera, I wasn't a fan (putting it nicely) of a couple of the singers. They were just way too loud and I could pick out only a word or 2 out of each line they sang. BIG mistake in my opinion. Q!

• Joziah Chama★★★★★4 years ago

  After going here for many years, I know that this Church is beautiful with its great community and wonderful clergy, and I can tell you, the community is so kind, caring, welcoming, and really feels like family, and community events only strenghten the community'a love for each other. The clergy and Monsignor Raun are so loving of their community and are actively participating in community events, while leading their parish with love and compassion. My favorite thing about this church however, is the choir. Mr Woodbury is a great musician and organ player, and is highly skilled, and highly professional. His leading of the choir makes the holy mass feel sacred and holy.

• Tj Smith★★★★★4 years ago

  This is a beautiful church. Went to a funeral mass for my friend Georgianna Romero. An African American priest conducted the service, and he did a wonderful job...RIP Georgie, see you on the other side...

• Kathy Villarose★★★★☆4 years ago

  Nice church. Went for Christmas Eve service and it was not over crowded. Was able to find seats. Mass was very nice but lots of kids making so much noise during the service. Not many utilizing the child room.

• Anthony Schreiner★★★★★a year ago

  Most reverent services I've attended in Albuquerque/Rio Rancho area. Worth the travel time to be spiritually fulfilled!

• Janet Melton★★★★★7 years ago

  St Thomas Aquinas has special blessings. So many miracles have happened two people in the church. Our adoration Chapel is open 24/7. All the clergy they're amazing! And we just got a new organ and it sounds beautiful!

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  The church hosts various community events that strengthen the bonds among parishioners and foster a sense of family and belonging.