It has been a great blessing to serve here at St. Al’s since 2013! The Lord has moved to bring us growth and hope through the labors of vibrant student leaders, the FOCUS missionaries, and the warm and generous support of many parishioners, alumni, and friends.
With this Multiply the Mission campaign, we are aiming to take full advantage of momentum and opportunity that have developed in recent years. Can we build a ministry that invites more widely, and more deeply impacts the students who respond to that invitation?! I believe that by working all together this IS possible! Please prayerfully consider how God may be calling you to become part of this initiative!
-Fr. Ben Hasse
"St. Al’s is a great place because of the presence of the students, the newness and childlike enthusiasm they have, and watching young adults seeking to grow their faith and commitment to the Lord."
-Joe and Laura Shawhan, Michigan Tech Head Hockey Coach, Honorary Chairs
"St. Al's looks
to better students in all areas of life, whether you need a place to do homework, a community to build you up when everything else gets you down, or a sacred space in which to encounter Jesus; the doors are always open."
-Erin Murphy, current student
"I have become friends with cradle Catholics, recent converts, philosophers, engineers, future seminarians, and now-married students. Each unique background offers a new perspective on the constant truths of the Church and has helped me immensely in my own faith journey."
-Ben Gregory, current student
"Students need an inviting space to gather, worship, share and grow. As a parent, I've seen first-hand how St. Al's involves and equips students in practicing their faith and in turn sharing it with others."
-Lisa Hollman, parent of current student