St. Patrick Catholic Church - Moreno Valley, California

Chris &. T. H.

Just attended the wedding of our dear friends at this little Catholic church in Moreno Valley. It was entirely in Spanish and although I don’t speak Spanish it was incredible. The presiding priest, Fr. Octavio Cortez ✝️ spoke purely from his heart and I could feel the beautiful message of love that he was sharing directly with the Bride and Groom. It wasn’t the usual wedding service but instead it was truly special. I liked it so much that I whispered to my Wife that I would marry her all over again (in Spanish!) if this man was our priest. My advice to anyone else in this area would be to come listen to this wonderful man share his message/sermons on Sundays or at a wedding.
Today is a beautiful day for our friends and my soul is uplifted knowing they received the blessings he had to offer. What a gift he is to his community! God bless him always!

Wendy L.

A wonderful and welcoming parish with friendly staff. The priests here are great and I’ve enjoyed listening to their homilies.

LOCATION
Nestled on the foothills you’ll find St. Patrick Catholic Church, located north of the 60 Freeway on Pigeon Pass Road - in front of Canyon Springs High School.

MASS TIMES
The parish offers both English and Spanish Masses, and bilingual for special liturgies.

They have the weekend Masses:
• 5pm Saturday Vigil Mass in English
• 7am Sunday Mass in Spanish
• 9am Sunday Mass in English
• 11am Sunday Mass in English
• 1pm Sunday Mass in Spanish
• 5pm Sunday Mass in English (resumes September 11, 2022)

And the Daily Mass:
Monday thru Friday at 8:30am

ATMOSPHERE / MUSIC
The Ministry Center is being used for Masses until a new church is built. It looks modern and the seats are much more comfortable that the old-fashioned wooden pews.

The choirs are all lovely and sing beautifully. I love the songs they play and project on the big screens. It’s easy to follow along.

The grounds are beautiful and kept clean, and they have a large parking lot. They even have a beautiful outdoor Stations of the Cross walkway.

Overall, a beautiful church where I feel welcome. A perfect place to pray and worship.

Lizzerikkk

Father Cortez is the best priest at this church!!!
I just dont get how it's been years!!! 10yrs since I've been going here and still haven't built the church. Sometimes their is weird things that don't aling with the traditional mass . Loved my son's cathecist teacher she was truly loving kind and patient with the kids. Some kids were rude annoying disrupting the class mocking Jesus and bullying other kids younger than them. Saw them make their 1st communion sorry but if they are not serious , not their to learn why have them "pass" the class just because they paid? Parents go as a tradition but not serious about jesus anymore , shows in the kids behavior. Please lead the people how Jesus wants you to . I've been to all.mass hours and I only enjoy father Cortez . He has the grace of God speaks so beautifully you'll learn so much from him.

Delinda C.

Growing up I had always attended St Christopher's Church. Through many changes there, I no longer felt inspired and had on occasion started attending mass at St Patrick's. When we moved across town, I began attending St Patrick's on a regular basis. I have never been happier! My daughter and son-in-law now join me as they too find St Patrick's to be a wonderful experience and place to praise our Lord! Father Octavio Cortez is very inspirational. He delivers strong and meaningful sermons. The staff seems to run things quite efficiently and there are many active church members involved in the services. There are a number of different choirs which are all excellent. The church welcomes all, including families with young children/infants. Ushers are at the doors and greet you with a friendly smile and welcoming. Father Vasquez and Father Partida alternate sermons with Father Cortez. All deliver inspiring sermons. Before mass. Deacon gives a greeting and synopsis of the mass. I really enjoy these personal touches. The grounds and temporary church are beautiful and comfortable. Plenty of parking available. Once funding for the building of the permanent church has been achieved, we will have a beautiful, traditional church design. *Attached pictures are from the bulletin with the intended church design.

alicia J.

I like the stay, the place is very nice, the people are friendly and it is easy to forget the outside world and connect with God.

mimi L.

Paying my respect to God is always a blessing, my prayers to all those struggling those who lost a loved one those finding it difficult to cope need to turn to the Lord for his salvation. He will heal your pain and answer all of your prayers and fill you with much compassion. Trust in him as he has given his life so that we may live a fruitful life. Amen

Ram H.

St Patrick's Catholic Church is a safe and peaceful place were we can worship our Lord. I appreciate all the parishioners for being kind and respectful to each other. Every time I go to this place, where the true presence of our Lord Jesus Christ is found , I feel that I'm being fed to the fullest , and I feel welcome. Thank you to all who serve at this parish. God bless..🙏

anna B.

This church use to be so welcoming to all people. God welcomes all. But now with this new priest all he preaches is hate . It's a pity because when father Gregory was there the mass was full. He preached about love and kindness and being of service to others. He was such a motivation and when you went to church you would feel the grace of God. What a pity it's changed so much.