About St. Barbara · Vulcan, Michigan
St. Mary & St. Barbara Catholic Churches serve the communities of Norway and Vulcan, Michigan, as a unified parish with a shared history dating back over 135 years. The two parishes, originally separate, became partners in 2007 to enhance outreach and spiritual life for approximately 475 families. Together, they offer liturgies, sacraments, and a wide range of ministries for all ages, from the unborn to the elderly, aiming to be a 'school of holiness' where faith is lived and deepened through community and worship.
- Established
- 1887
- Patron
- St. Barbara
- Rector
- Fr. Abraham Mupparathara, MCBS
- Diocese
- Diocese of Marquette
Why belong here
Join a parish that serves every generation, from the unborn to the elderly, offering ministries that nurture faith through education, liturgy, and community. You’ll find a welcoming spiritual home where the Eucharist is central, and where parishioners are encouraged to ‘stoke the flame of faith’ through prayer, sacraments, and service.
Mass times at St. Barbara
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 5 p.m. - St. Mary
- 8 a.m. - St. Mary
- 8 a.m. - St. Barbara
- 8:30 a.m. - St. Mary
- 4 p.m. - St. Mary
- 6 p.m. - St. Barbara
- 8 a.m. - St. Barbara
- 10 a.m. - St. Mary
- Saturday, 11 a.m. - Noon
- Sunday, 9:30-9:45am before the 10am Mass
- Tuesday, 4:30-4:50pm before the 5pm Mass
About
St. Mary & St. Barbara Catholic Churches serve the communities of Norway and Vulcan, Michigan, as a unified parish with a shared history dating back over 135 years. The two parishes, originally separate, became partners in 2007 to enhance outreach and spiritual life for approximately 475 families. Together, they offer liturgies, sacraments, and a wide range of ministries for all ages, from the unborn to the elderly, aiming to be a 'school of holiness' where faith is lived and deepened through community and worship.
History
The parish was formed through the merger of St. Mary (Quinnesec), St. Stephen (Loretto), and St. Mary (Faithorn) communities. St. Mary & St. Barbara became officially partnered in 2007, leading to greater outreach and shared ministry. The combined parish serves approximately 475 families across Norway and Vulcan, with a rich heritage of faith and service.
Ministries
The parish offers a wide range of ministries for all ages, including liturgical roles, religious education, youth programs, and service ministries. Volunteers are needed for everything from altar serving and lectoring to building maintenance and parish website development.
- Altar Servers
- Adult Altar Server
- Liturgical Season/Environment
- Communion to Sick & Homebound
- Extraordinary Minister of Communion
- Greeter at Sunday Mass
- Lector—Weekend & Daily Mass
- Music/Adult Choir or Youth Choir
- Ushers
- Religious Education Teacher Grades K-4
- Religious Education Teacher Grade 5-8
- Religious Education Teacher Grade 9-12
- Religious Education Class Aide
- Middle School Ministries
- Middle School Ministries Aide
- Summer Vacation Bible School Help
- High School Youth Group
- High School Youth Group Aide
- Bible Study/Adult Education Programs
- Youth Activities— Summer Trips
- Knights of Columbus
- Ladies Guilds
- Women of St. Mary's
- St. Barbara Women’s League
- Funeral Dinners Workers Prepare a Dish
- Buildings & Grounds Committee
- Pastoral or Finance Council
- Volunteer at Holy Spirit Catholic School
- Office Computer Support
- Office Volunteer Fold & Staple Programs
- Parish Pictorial Web Site Development
- Feeding America