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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.>>

Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the People's Park at St. Al's, promoted by Fr. Bill McGee, founding pastor. It was a meaningful outlet to honor the students who had been killed at Kent State. While the park is gone, the memories remain. Read more.>>