About Old St. Mary · Detroit, Michigan
Old St. Mary's Catholic Church in downtown Detroit is a vibrant, diverse parish serving the metropolitan area with a focus on worship, service, and devotion to the Virgin Mary. Empowered by the Eucharist and Sacraments, the community seeks to give glory to God while compassionately serving the poor and marginalized. The parish is experiencing growth, especially among young, professional couples, and has recently completed major building projects while maintaining financial stability. It is a spiritual home for all Catholics, with a strong emphasis on liturgy, volunteerism, and parish renewal.
- Patron
- Virgin Mary
- Rector
- Fr. John A. Maksym
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Detroit
Why belong here
Join a parish where young, professional couples are growing in number, where liturgy and music are celebrated with excellence, and where volunteers like ushers, maintenance staff, and finance leaders make the parish thrive. You’ll find a community that values service, especially to the poor, and is actively rebuilding its spiritual and physical home with joy and purpose.
Mass times at Old St. Mary
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday at 11:45am
- Friday at 11:45am
- Saturday at 5:00pm
Adoration times
- Every Friday at 11:00am (excluding Lent)