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Parish History St. Mary Parish celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2005, with pride in its struggles, and successes, and in what has been accomplished in the first 50 years of its history.
Out of ten acres of undeveloped land, the dedication of its founding pastor, and the commitment of nearly 400 families, St. Mary Catholic Community was born in the north end of Port Huron on June 24, 1955. Father William Welch celebrated Mass for the new Parish in the DAV Hall at Elk and Mansfield Streets, and later in the Garfield School Auditorium. Sixteen months later, on October 7, 1956, the first Sunday Masses were celebrated in the church that stands today.
From that determined beginning, St. Mary has grown to 1355 families, a school enrollment of 128 children and a religious education program offering Faith Formation to 300 children.
Playing a significant role in the 50 years of development are the priests who have served as pastor.
| 1955 to 1979 |
Founding Pastor, Father William Welch |
| 1979 to 1988 |
Father Francis Weingartz |
| 1988 to 1990 |
Father John Crepeau |
| 1990 to 1993 |
Bishop Francis Reiss |
| 1993 to 2005 |
Father Stan Wyczawski |
| 2005 to present |
Father Simeon Iber |
We have been blessed with their spiritual leadership and are celebrating the present and future with Faith, Love and Service to the Church and to the Port Huron Community. |
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