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  Went to a Sunday Mass at 12:15 here and I have to say, besides it being a very nice, authentic feeling old church the priest is phenomenal. He got through a full mass (that was packed) in exactly 36 minutes. The best part was that it still didn't even feel rushed, he just kept things going while being precise and to the point in his homily. Next time I'm in downtown Omaha for the weekend I know where I'll be attending mass.

  Added May 21, 2017 by Matt Wubben
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  My husband and I were very saddened by our experience here to be quite honest. I do not want to give this beautiful church a poor rating but I feel compelled to write this review. We were visiting Omaha from out of state. Upon entering the church, we were able to find a seat in the main section of the church. It was quiet and reverent; and I delighted in being to able to meditate prior to the service without people talking around me. The church was packed and you could barely hear a whisper. Very nice!
  
  However, my outlook changed when I witnessed the priest make preparations at the altar. He took a plastic bag of hosts and poured them into the dishes as if he were pouring breakfast cereal. (...couldn't that be done in the sacristy?!)
  
  I also watched a young attendant rush the altar without genuflecting prior to the mass. It was great to see young people take an active role but please train them in being reverent... and to slow down. They raced down the aisle to deliver the hosts and wine as if they were playing beat the clock. What's the rush?! What happened to the ceremony? It is an important ritual, please be mindful.
  
  What really struck my husband and I was that there was NO music. No singing, whatsoever. A total absence of hymns...none. We were told after Mass when I asked why there was no singing, that this priest had an absolutely beautiful voice. The woman admitted that part of the draw to this Mass is the swiftness with which it is given. How sad, indeed. Is this what Catholics are looking for? No wonder why the mega churches draw so many away. Have we lost our way? To me, it validates that people do not fully understand the meaning of the celebration of the Mass. There is so much depth, beauty, and majesty in what happens during a service. It was lost on us today for the sake of convenience. Why do so many look for the quick route as if it were a checklist..."Yep, got my obligation in so I can get on with my weekend..." I fully recognize that this sounds arrogant, but it needs to be said. The 5:15 Mass tonight felt so rushed that I feel I need to go tomorrow to make up for what was lacking.
  
  There was no sermon due to a guest speaker so I cannot speak to that. There were also no altar servers despite all the youthful Eucharistic ministers. I left scratching my head wondering how this passes for spirituality. I do understand it is only my opinion. But I hope this doesn't fall on deaf ears. I will keep you in my prayers.

  Added April 24, 2017 by Lisa Wiedemann
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  If you live, work or just happen to be downtown this is an excellent church to go to weekday Catholic Mass. Services are offered at 7 am, 12:05 pm and 5:15 pm every weekday, and confessions are heard a half hour before each mass. Services are conducted at a brisk yet spiritual pace, allowing people to attend before or after work, or during lunch hour. The church is very old and ornate. Truly a beautiful chapel. I love attending mass here. I've never been here for a weekend service so I don't know what they're like. I highly recommend the weekday services however.

  Added October 26, 2016 by Tim Boukal
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  Lovely old church. Saturday evening masses are typically packed so come early to ensure that you get a seat. There is seating in the main church area when you come in, the side chapel, and then upstairs. (As a side note, in the winter, it gets quite warm on the top level so don't bundle up too much. You also have to head downstairs for communion if you sit upstairs, except when it's very busy and they send a eucharistic minister upstairs.) On Creighton game days there will be a few hundred extra people standing in the back and on the sides, so do come early. Still, the Sat and Sun evening masses I've been to average about 30-35 minutes long. People dress relatively casually. There is street parking and nearby lots that aren't used during the weekends.

  Added August 05, 2016 by Emma H