Why Not Join Us for One of Old St. Mary’s Daily Masses in Detroit, MI?

We extend a warm welcome to anyone who wants to join us at one of our daily masses, starting at 12:15pm. Many people value the opportunity to worship in one of Detroit’s oldest Catholic churches. Dating from the 1800’s, the historic church building features Victorian Gothic architecture, impressive marble pillars, three grottoes, a reliquary and strikingly carved wooden stations of the cross. The first German church in Detroit, St. Mary’s is a beautiful building in which to worship.

Enjoy Church Music at St. Mary’s Church, Detroit

Our church offers an appealing selection of secular and ecclesiastical music, including Gregorian chants and regular concerts featuring a range of different composers and musical arrangements. Whether you choose to attend one of our masses, or opt to enjoy one of the other opportunities to enjoy music that we offer, we’re sure you’ll enjoy the high quality of our choir and the other performers who worship God through their music.

One of the Churches in Detroit with Plenty Going on

As well as a regular schedule of masses and celebratory worship events, we have a full program of other activities which help to build the church community and enable all to participate more fully in the life of the church. From RCIA classes and homeless meals through to the Eucharistic Adoration and more, we offer a full calendar of worship and community orientated events. In addition, visitors can enjoy tours of the church, with a chance to explore its rich history, either as part of a tour group or with a private tour guide.

St. Mary’s Detroit, MI – Over 185 Years of Worship

Old St. Mary’s Parish is a Catholic faith community serving the downtown Detroit area, the business community and those living nearby who wish to be part of our church family. We welcome anyone who would like to worship with us, or find out more about our intriguing and architecturally interesting church building. For further information about our faith community or our church, please call us at (313) 961-8711.

 

ORDER OF SERVICES

Sunday Masses: Vigil Mass 5:30 p.m. (Saturday),
8:30 a.m., 10:00 (Latin), & 12:00 noon
Confessions are 15 minutes before each Mass

Holy Day Masses: (except Christmas & Easter)
12:15 p.m. & as announced

Daily Masses: Monday through Saturday
12:15 p.m.
Confessions are every weekday before the 12:15 Mass.

First Friday Tridentine Mass at 7:00 pm on the first Fridays of each month.

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Catholic Services Appeal for 2022 is underway for the Archdiocese of Detroit. The ministries, programs, and services that the CSA funds serve the material and spiritual needs of the people of southeast Michigan. Our parish obligation this year is $ 34,838.00. All registered parishioners should have received a mailing from us with the necessary information enclosed including a letter from our pastor In Solidum, Fr. John.

If you do not have this information, please contact the office at 313-961-8711 or visit the website at www.givecsa.org. If you donate on line, be sure that you select our parish when prompted.

 

Old St Mary’s is the third oldest Roman Catholic Church in Detroit and the first German Church. It was first built on the present site in 1841 by a parish of German Catholic immigrants at a time when the total population of Detroit was not much over 5,000. Not including labor, the original brick church cost a little over $239. The present church, replacing the earlier structure, was constructed in 1884, and styled in Victorian Gothic by Peter Dedericks, a native architect. The beautiful polished columns inside are of solid granite and impossible to replace today. The cornerstone for the First Church, built on the same site as the present site as the present stone, was laid on the feast of Corpus Christi, June 19, 1841.

Panoramic Tour

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Make Old St. Mary’s Your Center Of Worship

OSM is a home for lovers of Catholic tradition, devotions, and Church music. Experience the presence of the Lord and pray where peace and tranquility lies!

Daily Mass at OSM is 12:15 pm, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available every day of the week — 365 days of the year. Here, many miracles and cures have been attributed to our Blessed Mother’s intercession (testimonial plaques are on the back wall of the church — read our History ).

As Mary was the one chosen by God to bring her son into the world, let us show our affection to her by welcoming Jesus into our Hearts. May you bear the light of His Love!

– Fr. Wayne Epperley, Pastor