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The Knights of Columbus Campus Council #17237 won the Outstanding College Council Award, the highest award given to a college council every year. Fr. Dustin Larson was instrumental in founding the council and in their success. Fr. Tom Merkel already is working closely with the council this fall. Photo by Stefany Mae Photography

Editor's Note: This article is written by Jessica Paling, a St. Al's student who is studying biological sciences at Michigan Tech. Jessica went on a mission trip to Romania this spring, visiting the Missionaries of Charity convent. She shares her experiences. Read more.>>

Paul Rayment and Alex Patterson are two new Catholics at St. Al’s. They were each received into the Church during a private Mass at St. Al’s prior to the quarantine and closing of Catholic churches in the Diocese of Marquette. Read more.>>

Allie Ripplinger is a FOCUS missionary at St. Al’s. She shares her story of her experience with God in New Zealand when she could not receive the Eucharist. At a time when many of us are not able to attend Mass, Allie’s reflection reminds us that God is with you personally and immediately. He is never far away. Read more.>>

Mykenzie Garza says she grew up as a Christian, but only practiced her faith during church on Sunday. She says becoming Catholic was never an idea that she considered. Read more.>>

Ben Steary grew up without faith. And, as he became a young adult, he became more aware of the “God shaped hole in his heart.” Read more.>>

When Cody Eby started asking questions about the meaning of life and how a person ought to live to be happy, he learned about the Catholic faith by watching Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire videos. Read more.>>

St. Al's student leaders Zach Smith and Zoe LaLonde will serve as FOCUS missionaries in the upcoming months. Learn how they said yes to pursuing this calling to mission work. Read more.>>

SHARING THE GOSPEL. IMPACTING STUDENTS. CHANGING LIVES. Learn how the St. Al's Multiply the Mission campaign will equip the parish to expand outreach to students. Read more.>>