About St. Francis De Sales · Salisbury, Maryland
St. Francis de Sales Parish in Salisbury, Maryland, is a Roman Catholic community serving two churches — St. Francis de Sales in Salisbury and Holy Redeemer in Delmar — united under one pastoral leadership. The parish embraces diversity, welcoming multicultural communities and fostering faith formation, social action, and sacramental life. It is part of the Diocese of Wilmington and is known for its vibrant ministries, including youth programs, adult studies, and service initiatives like the Appalachia Service Project. The parish invites all who respond to God’s call to join its sacramental community centered on the Eucharist and Gospel living.
- Patron
- St. Francis de Sales
- Rector
- Father Chris LaBarge
- Diocese
- Diocese of Wilmington
Why belong here
Join a welcoming, diverse Catholic community where you can worship together, build strong families, and serve in Christ’s mission. The parish offers vibrant ministries for all ages — from youth groups and adult studies to service projects and faith formation — and invites you to live more faithfully for God.
About Us
St. Francis de Sales, Salisbury, MD and Holy Redeemer, Delmar, MD — a Roman Catholic community in the Diocese of Wilmington. We are united in Christ, seeking to spread God’s Word through prayer and action, with respect for all life and diversity. We welcome all who respond to God’s call to be part of a sacramental community gathered around the Eucharist and challenged to live the Gospel.
History
Ours is a rich and long history in our community. In June 2007, Reverend Michael Roark was appointed pastor, marking a significant milestone in its development. The parish is described as having deep roots and a legacy of service and faith formation, though specific founding details are not provided in the text.
Ministries
The parish offers a wide range of ministries for all ages and interests, including youth groups, adult studies, service projects, faith formation, and community outreach. Programs include Theology on Tap, ASP – Appalachia Service Project, Catholic Heart Work Camp, and multilingual ministries.
- Adults Studies
- Growing Families
- Coffee & Conversations
- Library/Gift Shop
- Young Adults Connecting with Friends
- Theology on Tap
- Teens Youth Ministry
- ASP – Appalachia Service Project
- Catholic Heart Work Camp
- Faith Formation for Teens
- Safe Environment
- Children Faith Formation
- Sacramental Preparation
- Vacation Bible School
- College & Vocational
- Boys Scouts
- Carriage House
- Green Team
- Guilds
- Knights of Columbus
- Liturgical Ministry
- Loving Life Committee
- Music Ministry
- Prayer Groups
- Prison Ministry
- Teaching Faith Classes
- Quilters Stitches of Faith
- The Joseph House
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Reconciliation/Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders. There is also a dedicated program for those becoming Catholic.
- Baptism
- Communion
- Confirmation
- Reconciliation/Confession
- Anointing of the Sick
- Marriage
- Holy Orders
- Becoming Catholic
Multicultural Communities
The parish actively serves and welcomes Filipino, Haitian, Hispanic, and Korean communities, offering multilingual services and ministries in Filipino, Haitian Creole, Korean, and Spanish. This reflects its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Filipino Community
- Haitian Community
- Hispanic Community
- Korean Community
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Reverend Michael RoarkJune 2007