"A Story of Young People Rich in Faith..."

"Your history speaks of a rich tradition of faith and of many sacrifices which has made that tradition possible. It is a story of young people rich in faith. The real beauty of St. Albert the Great Parish is found in the lives of all, both past and present, whose abiding faith has sustained and given growth to the life of the Church." 

-Most Rev. Mark F. Schmitt, 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Marquette, 1978-1992, commenting on the 25th anniversary of St. Al's

St. Albert the Great University Parish is an active and vibrant parish that is home to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of Michigan Technological University and Gogebic Community College.

We are proud of our 79-year history of student-led ministries including evangelization on campus, retreats, faith-sharing groups, service events, and fellowship. 

What started as a club for 21 students in 1946 is now a university parish of almost 1,000 student parishioners and 50 year-round households. St. Al's has a persistent history of sustained growth, which includes an increasing depth of impact. Thanks to the addition of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) missionaries, we now have more than three dozen Bible studies led by 36 trained students, including more than 390 active participants.