Parish History


PARISH HISTORY

1941 - Dome
Permission for a new church and charter granted at 8345 Thaddeus St. Detroit, MI - First Pastor arrives - Rev. Stephen J. Kocisko
1947 -
Rectory was purchased at 8337 Thaddeus St. - New Pastor arrives - Rev. Nicholas Repko
1951 -
4 1/2 acres of property is purchased 6 miles away in Allen Park, MI - New Pastor arrives - Rev. John Kurty
1954 -
Ground breaking for a new parish plant, church, rectory, garage, and hall at 4141 Laurence, Allen Park, MI. Cornerstone blessing took place.Exterior
1954 -
Cornerstone blessing took place
1955 -
The church was dedicated by Bishop Nickolas T. Elko
1956 -
New pastors arrive - Rev. Michael Miyo and Rev. Emil Masich
1959 -
Parish family “burns’ the mortgage
Ralph
1964 -
Ground-breaking for new school, hall, and kitchen facilities
1966 -
Ground-breaking for new rectory
1981 -
New pastor arrives - Rev. Joseph Radvansky
1987 -
New pastor arrives - Rev. Cyril Attak
1994 -
Renovation of parish complex complete. SOLEMN CONSECRATON by Bishop Andrew Pataki
1996 -
Former pastor and retired priest Msgr. John Kurty makes his home at St. Stephen


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