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Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church

Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church

Cliffside Park, NJ
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    Maggie P. Sent on 04/25/2024
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    Father Rix made our wedding perfect on a very tight schedule

    My husband and I recently got married by Father Rix from Saint Joseph Mission at a Chapel in NYC. We planned the entire wedding in about two months; so we were incredibly pressed for time, especially in finding a priest to officiate. We reached out to Saint Joseph Mission and thankfully Father Rix was available for our wedding date. We really cannot say enough good things about Father Rix. He was responsive to all of our emails and scheduled several calls with us even in the short time we had available before the wedding. He made the ceremony absolutely perfect, our friends and family wouldn’t stop talking about how much they enjoyed the ceremony, especially Father Rix. It was important to us to have a religious ceremony; Father Rix perfectly balanced that religious aspect with some more modern elements. We had a few hiccups at the beginning of the day that caused some stress for my husband and I but Father Rix was cool and calm and helped us to relax and enjoy the day. We highly recommend Father Rix and Saint Joseph Mission church, they made our wedding everything we wanted it to be and more.
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    Alberta M. Sent on 02/27/2024
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    Absolutely amazing

    Words cannot describe how much we loved working with Father Joe. We ask God to continue blessing him and working thru him. He made an already joyous occasion that much more special. From the first encounter to the end he was just an amazing person to work with. He incorporated so much detail into our time constraints and made it look flawless. Thank you so much to Father Joe and the church.

    Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church's reply:

    Alberta - thank you, the Mission was honored to help and be there in Tampa FLA - a wedding on a ship, wow. And Blessings to Rev. Fr. Rix Thorsell for flying down to make this wonderful day happen for God's Church. Fr Rix LOVED being there for all of you! God Bless!
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    Rachida E. Sent on 02/22/2024
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    We are so blessed to be Married by Father Joe!!

    I can’t tell you how thankful I am that we found Father Joe and how incredible his Mission is. Not only did he craft the perfect Wedding ceremony for us, he included references to my Husband’s Faith… it was beautiful and perfect!

    Thank you for bringing God and Love everywhere Father Joe - you are truly a GIFT!

    Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church's reply:

    Rachida you and Mike found the most beautiful setting at Kirkpatrick Chapel at Rutgers University, what a grand experience with amazing people. Blessings to both of you, your wonderful family and I truly hope to see all of you again at Church, we are back at Saint Matthew's in Union City on Palm Sunday! God love you all!
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    Candace F. Sent on 12/29/2023
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    Father Joe is the best!

    Father Joe was incredible to work with! He makes you feel extremely comfortable, he's super professional, and he makes everyone laugh. My whole family and friends were big fans. Anybody that has him join their special day is considered very lucky and blessed!!

    Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church's reply:

    Candace I am the one who is lucky and blessed to have come to know both of you and your wonderful family. We are having a Welcome Back special Mass for our wedding couples on Palm Sunday at Saint Matthew Church - 2201 New York Ave., Union City NJ at 1pm - I would love to see you and the family there! THANK YOU for these kind words! Peace & Joy - Fr Joe
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    Brian L. Sent on 11/11/2023
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    The Best Choice

    We cannot say enough good things about Father Joe Ciccone, along with Father Rick and the Saint Joseph Mission Church. We asked Father Joe to be the priest and officiant for our wedding after seeing him at a friend's wedding, and could not have been happier. Fr. Joe was not only a true professional in the planning and preparation process, but also an amazing spiritual guide for us as we brought our lives together. On the big day, Fr. Joe came to our location and delivered a genuinely warm and moving ceremony, complete with laughs and a few tears. He kept everyone engaged and offered us, as the bride and groom, profound spiritual guidance for our lives together going forward. Fr. Joe is as genuine as they come and we look forward to attending mass at the Church and keeping in touch with him going forward. We couldn't have made a better choice for our wedding day.

    Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church's reply:

    Dear Brian & Lauren - BLESS you both, and thank you on this wonderful Sunday morning for sending another gift to love to the Mission and helping support Saint Joseph! Both of you are beyond kind, good and so joyful - I am so looking forward to seeing you both at church in the spring. The Mission in on Retreat - PLEASE Join us in 2024 for Worship At Saint Matthew Church at 2201 New York Ave., Union City NJ at 1:00 pm for Mass – Wedding PREP & Baptisms - starting on (Palm Sunday) March 24, April 14, May 5 (Orthodox Easter), June 9, July 21, Sept. 8 & Oct. 6, 2024

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    Colleen Sent on 10/20/2023
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    Magical & Memorable

    Father Joe brought so much to our ceremony. Having us write the 3 things we love most about each other and having them read for the first time during our ceremony was a beautiful touch and memory we will always have. People who attended our wedding still talk about how wonderful the ceremony was! I highly recommend Father Joe Ciccone.

    Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church's reply:

    Dear Colleen and Anthony - thank you for everything, especially your faith and love! We have a Couples Mass this Sunday - at 1pm at Saint Matthew Church - 2201 New York Ave., Union City NJ - I would love to see you both again. Prayers and blessings, Fr Joe
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    Ali T. Sent on 10/04/2023
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    Absolutely amazing!! Would never consider anyone else for my marriage

    Father Joe is absolutely fantastic. He officiated my brother and sister in law’s wedding and became so close with my family and was so genuine, it was a no brainer when my husband and I got engaged 2 years later who we’d be calling. He listened and respected everything that we asked. He did a private communion with us and my family before the ceremony, he gave beautiful readings and blessings and we got so many compliments on what a beautiful ceremony we had! I cannot speak more highly of Father Joe, he made our day so special and we are so thankful for him and his willingness to bless our marriage. He holds such a fantastic and special part of my whole family!!!

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    Dear Ali & Brandon - I will never forget both of you taking the ride down from Boston to come to the Retreat! You made my day, that day and so many other days as well. You are your family and now with Brandon family added on has truly been a gift from God to us at the mission! Hope to see you soon! Fr Joe
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    Gianna M. Sent on 09/08/2023
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    Bringing Catholicism Into Our Wedding

    I just wanted to take a moment to share with you the absolute adoration and love my husband and I have been receiving for our marriage ceremony. Father Joe is an absolute force and many relatives and friends have expressed that they have never felt so spiritually connected to their Catholicism as they were at our wedding ceremony. From the Grandpa Vito jokes to just understanding how important it was to connect our religion to our joyous occasion, we have all agreed that he is truly doing "God's Work" and his mission to spread God's love through tradition and modern practice has relit an inspiration in countless guests' lives; needless to say, my husband and mine too. You deserve to know how highly you are praised and revered Father Joe is. during our ceremony, we had our first kiss holding rosary beads he blessed. We have displayed our rosary beads along with our Blessed Mother statue where we can see them and remember our special day, every single day. Father Joe made our wedding ceremony more perfect than I could have ever imagined and finding the Catholic mission church that is helping modern day Catholics connect with their religion is the biggest blessing of all.

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    Dear Gianna & Sal - thank you for your kind and wonderful words, but more importantly for your amazing spirit and faith. I truly had so much fun on your holy day, and it was the first time I got to witness a wedding "High Five"....that was so cool! Blessings to both of you and hope to see you at Church. We are back at Saint Matthew Church - 2201 New York Ave., Union City on Sept. 17 at 1pm! Prayers for love forever, Fr Joe
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    Danielle D. Sent on 08/23/2023
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    Incredible Ceremony

    We received SO many compliments about Father Joe, and how seamless and beautiful our ceremony was. Although we got married in a chapel, it truly felt like we were in church! Thank you for making our day so special, Father Joe!

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    With God everything is seamless - blessing to both of you always! And thank you both for everything! Fr Joe
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    Paige H. Sent on 07/29/2023
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    Father Rix was great!

    My husband and I had a great experience. Father Rix did a beautiful and very special ceremony.

    Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church's reply:

    Paige, you and Matthew were such a wonderful couple to work with! Thank you for your kind words. Your love for each other is an inspiration, and I look forward to hearing the wonderful things that will come for you both in the future! Always a call away whenever you need. Many blessings, Father Rix
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    Alessandra F. Sent on 06/27/2023
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    Such a meaningful, personable ceremony!

    Our wedding ceremony was absolutely perfect with the help of Father Joe. Such an amazingly sweet man, who made my entire family and friends laugh and cry at the same time. He made our ceremony so meaningful and personable my guests could not stop raving about him! I would highly recommend father Joe to do your wedding you will not be disappointed (:

    Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church's reply:

    Ally what a kind thing to say - but it is you and Brian that are indeed a kind and loving couple. Bless you always! Fr Joe
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    Dana K. Sent on 10/10/2023
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    Father Joe is the absolute best!

    I truly cannot put into words how happy we are with our decision to have Father Joe officiate our wedding ceremony. My husband Mike and I got married on 6/10/23, and all of our guests are still talking about how wonderful and special Father Joe was. Although we got married in the on-site chapel at Park Savoy, it was very important to us to incorporate traditional Catholic elements into our ceremony, which Father Joe did perfectly. Father Joe also took time before the ceremony to meet and speak with several of our family members, and incorporated several funny, joyful stories he learned about us into our ceremony. He managed to keep our ceremony traditional, while also personalized to us and enjoyable for our guests. Despite only having a short time to get to know Father Joe before our wedding, we felt like we’ve known him for years! Our guests also loved Father Joe so much, several of them introduced themselves to him and chatted with him after our ceremony. I cannot recommend Father Joe enough, he was such a special part of our big day and we are so grateful!

    Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church's reply:

    Dear Dana and Mike - thank you both for showing the world what love means, indeed God was smiling down upon you! I would love to bless you both on the Church altar our next service is J at Saint Matthew Church 2201- New York Ave., Union City NJ at 1:00 pm on Sunday Oct. 22 - all are welcome. Bless you both! Fr Joe
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    Stephanie B. Sent on 06/11/2023
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    AMAZING! Father Joe made our ceremony so incredibly special and my friends and family have not stopped raving either!

    Father Joe is nothing short of INCREDIBLE! Our ceremony was so beautiful and he made it extra special with his amazing demeanor and kind words. I couldn’t recommend him and Saint Joseph’s Mission Church more! We see so happy to be part of such a loving community and Father Joe welcomed us with open arms! Our friends and family agree that it was one of the best, if not the BEST, ceremony they have ever witnessed. Thank you, thank you!

    Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church's reply:

    Dear Stephanie & Nick - BLESS you both for your kind words it was just a great honor to be a small part of that holy day - come visit us at Mass when you can! Join us before our Summer break at Saint Matthew Church – 2201 New York Ave., Union City at 1pm - on July 9. We return to Saint Matthew Church in the Fall on Sept. 17 & Oct. 22, 2023
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    Erik W. Sent on 06/02/2023
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    Incredible. Amazing. Perfect.

    This was literally one of the best experiences we could have asked for. My wife and I grew up in different parts of the country, and did not belong to a Church in the greater NYC area, nor did we have a pastor that could make the trip from our home towns. In our opinion, Saint Joseph Mission was the greatest discovery we could find. The most friendly, compassionate, professional, and fun group we could have imagined. Father Rix was absolutely amazing. We met with him a few times (more then was required because we wanted too) and we became very close. He made our wedding ceremony so special and we feel very blessed to have had this church apart of our special day.

    Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church's reply:

    Erik, you and Megan were such a joy to walk with on this journey! I am beyond grateful to have been a part of your special day; you both have truly found your soul mates. I can't wait to see the joys life brings you in marriage, and reach out any time!
    Many blessings,
    Father Rix
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    Joan L. Sent on 06/01/2023
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    1000000/ 10!!

    We are extremely happy and blessed to have Father Joe as our Celebrant. Everyone loved our ceremony and mentioned how great our priest was at officiating our marriage. He kept our guests engaged until the end and some of them even asked for his information- that's how good he is!! Our ceremony was religious and personalized to us which made it feel even more meaningful. He is very responsive and answered all questions we had promptly. I highly encourage everyone to avail the custom wedding package because it was so worth it. We were told by so many that our ceremony was the best part, and words are not enough to thank Father Joe for making this possible! He truly is the best!! 100000/ 10!!!
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    Danielle I. Sent on 05/06/2023
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    Absolutely incredible

    Father Joe and Father Rix made our wedding experience whole. From the moment we met them both, we knew we had to have them at our wedding. Father Joe’s ceremony at our Shadowbrook wedding was everything we could have ever asked for and MORE! We have gotten countless asks about how to get in contact with him because of how incredible the ceremony was. If you need someone for your wedding - Father Joe and Father Rix are without a doubt the best choice! We cannot thank them enough!

    Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church's reply:

    Dear Danielle & Kevin - thank you, but truly it was your great faith in God that made your wedding so wonderful! I am so glad you did communion during the service with the Ave Maria playing, it was indeed a holy day! Blessings to both of you and can't wait to see you at mass again! Fr Joe & Fr Rix and all of the Saint Joseph Mission Church team!
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    Estefany M. Sent on 05/21/2023
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    10/10 Experience!

    The moment we met Father Joe and Father Rix via Zoom we knew we found the people to marry us. Every event we attended with them felt very warm, authentic and very COVID-safe. We attended the retreat they held and it was the most chill and enjoyable retreat I have ever attended. Everyone we met talked about how welcomed they felt from all aspects of life. For untraditional couples with different faiths or even divorcees felt they belong there. The retreat was very intentional to make us feel we all were welcomed by GOD. We got married on April 28th and Father Rix was very diligent in ensuring the day went as planned. Thank you Father Rix for planning and organizing all the logistics for our big day. Father Joe delivered a heartfelt and special ceremony that left our guests raving about it during the cocktail hour. Anyone who reaches out to us about our wedding always begins with "Your ceremony was the BEST ceremony we have ever been to. Your vows, Father Joe, just WOW. A truly memorable experience 10/10!"

    Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church's reply:

    You both have truly made God smile and both of us as well. Thank you for being part of our Church and coming to the Wedding Retreat, you brought so much joy and fun. And I will NEVER forget that amazing dress and the words of our book "Happily Ever After" and that indeed is my prayer for your life! Blessing abound and hope to see you at Mass - come for Father's Day - Saint Matthew Church 2201 New York Ave., Union City at 1pm - so I can bless all of you on the altar! Fr Joe
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    Deanna D. Sent on 11/30/2022
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    Father Joe is an absolute gem!

    Father Joe helped to make our ceremony everything we could ever hope for. The whole process was easy and enjoyable. Father Joe is very kind, accepting and welcoming to all. Every single person at our wedding commented on how much they loved Father Joe and the ceremony!

    Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church's reply:

    Deanna both of you made everything so easy and enjoyable - that is what love does. Blessings always and THANK YOU! Fr Joe
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    Jamie M. Sent on 11/25/2022
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    Father Joseph Ciccone is the most amazing priest we could have ever asked for!

    It all started when we attended a wedding where Father Joe was the priest- we immediately fell in love and knew we needed him there on our special day. Father Joe went above and beyond- he is family now! He is so kind, dedicated, caring, and has the most fun-loving personality. Everyone at our wedding was raving about how amazing he was (still to this day!) and was asking about how we found him!! Before our wedding, Father Joe took the time to work with us in Pre-Cana and we loved every second of it- we continued to go often. We love going to church and listening to him talk about our Lord! He really made it that much more known that God was with us on our special day! Father Joe did an excellent job at our ceremony- he made it beautiful, heartfelt, and kept everyone laughing. He painted the picture of our marriage in the most beautiful way with the three things Mike and I love about each other. I highly recommend him and the whole team at Saint Joseph's Mission Church. They are an inspiration and will make your day unforgettable.

    Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church's reply:

    Dean Jamie & Michael - GOD love you both and thank you for these amazing and so very kind words. But truly it was both of you coming to Mass and doing so much with Pre-Cana to make not only your wedding day wonderful but your life together. Hope to see you both in the Spring at Church - Have a wonderful Advent & Christmas. Love and prayers, Fr Joe
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    Nick M. Sent on 10/04/2022
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    An Amazing Wedding Officiant

    My Wife and I wanted to keep an element of our faith within our wedding ceremony. Seeing as how we didn’t get married inside a church, that seemed to be a challenge. Father Joe helped us to bring Christ into our wedding in the most sentimental and poetic way. It was genuine, it was real, it was thoughtful. Even though we put together our custom ceremony, I can’t imagine it having been performed by anyone else. He really takes the time to get to know you as best he can in the times you get to meet, and he is able to put together an amazing ceremony that will leave every guest complimenting you on how beautiful it was. He genuinely cares and it shows. I highly recommend to all future newly weds that want to keep the Faith within their ceremony. Thank you Father Joe

    Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church's reply:

    Dear Nick & Daniella it was both of you that shared the poetry of love to the world, thank you for allowing me to be a small part of that holy day. Thank you also for your kindness and grace. I hope to see you both at Mass and please know you can call upon me at anytime. Blessings and love always + Fr Joe
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    Janine G. Sent on 10/10/2022
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    Wedding Ceremony

    We had an amazing experience with Father Joe as our priest for our ceremony. We received SEVERAL compliments on how amazing our ceremony was and that is all thanks to him. People were telling us how most of the time the ceremonies at a wedding are the "boring" part, but he made it the opposite and we could not be more grateful! He also gave our communion to our friends and family after the ceremony which meant a lot to us that he took the time to provide other guests with that blessing. We were married in a barn at The Barn at Silverstone in Lancaster, PA and even though it was not in a formal church, he brought the church to us and we are very blessed.
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    Kimberly K. Sent on 12/12/2022
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    Highlight of Our Wedding

    Not only do we think we had the most beautiful wedding ceremony, but we have gotten flooded with compliments from our wedding guests on how wonderful it was. When we first met Father Ciccone at pre-cana we knew how blessed we were to have found him and to have him officiate our ceremony. It was so personal and special to us. He was able to do a special blessing for us before the ceremony which was a private moment for our immediate families. We also had to move our wedding indoors last minute and in the chaos he made sure to find us and keep us calm. I can't speak enough about how thankful we are and how much we will cherish this day.

    Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church's reply:

    Dear Kim thank you for those kind words and even with the weather it was still the best day ever! Bless you both and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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    Jennifer O. Sent on 10/14/2022
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    The best!

    I absolutely love Father Joe!!! We chose him to officiate our wedding & he made our ceremony so special and memorable. Our ceremony was my favorite part of our wedding and it was all anyone was talking about during cocktail hour!!! Our friends and family are still raving about what an extraordinary job he did and I really can’t thank him enough!!!

    Saint Joseph Mission - Progressive Catholic Church's reply:

    Jennifer thank you. It was you and James who made that day in NYC so special. Thank you for allowing me to also bless your family, it was truly both a holy and special day full of love, hope, and joy! Blessings, Fr Joe
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    Jennifer T. Sent on 08/23/2022
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    Just Amazing!

    Father Joe is truly incredible. Every guest had made it a point to tell us what a beautiful ceremony it was and how he was able to keep everyones artention. I love the inclusiveness of the church and the way Father Joe listened and catered the wedding to our special story. We are truly grateful to have had him be part of one of the happiest days of our lives.
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