About St. Jane Frances de Chantal · Sterling Heights, Michigan
St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Community is a welcoming parish in Sterling Heights, Michigan, dedicated to living and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Founded in 1977 by 87 families, it began with Mass at Flynn Middle School before moving to its current Ryan Road location in 1980. The parish serves over one thousand families and offers a wide range of ministries, faith formation, and outreach programs. It welcomes all followers of Christ and provides opportunities for spiritual growth, service, and community involvement.
- Established
- 1977
- Patron
- St. Jane Frances de Chantal
- Rector
- Fr. Anthony Sulkowski
Why belong here
Join a welcoming community that offers youth and adult faith formation, Christian service opportunities, and outreach programs like the Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent de Paul. Experience a variety of ministries, sacramental preparation, and spiritual practices including RCIA, Lectio Divina, and Divine Mercy devotion.
Mass times at St. Jane Frances de Chantal
Weekly Mass schedule
About
Nourished by God’s Word & the Eucharist, St. Jane Frances de Chantal strives to be a welcoming Catholic community dedicated to living and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We welcome all followers of Christ in Sterling Heights and beyond. Come join us! We would love to have you.
History
Serving our community since 1977. We were founded by 87 families in 1977 and held our first Mass, presided over by Fr. Leon Page, at Flynn Middle School. With growing numbers, on June 1, 1980, we moved to our multipurpose Church building on Ryan Road. Since then, we’ve provided Mass for over one thousand families and welcomed Fr. Gerry LeBoeuf, Fr. Jerry Slowinski, and, currently, Fr. Anthony Sulkowski.
Staff
Rev. Anthony Sulkowski, Priest in Solidum/Moderator; Laurie Hall, Pastoral Associate & Worship Coordinator; Jody Gazo, Business Manager; Michael Novak, Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Coordinator; Madeleine Krick, Director of Music Ministry; Mary Ann Gleich, Office Assistant; Linda Smith, Stewardship Liaison & Evening Support Staff; Maria Benvenuti, Evening Support Staff; Karen Graziano, Evening Support Staff; Ben Klassen, Maintenance Staff; James Torres, Communications Facilitator & Christian Service Coordinator.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. Leon Page1977
First pastor; presided over first Mass at Flynn Middle School
- Fr. Gerry LeBoeuf
Served after founding
- Fr. Jerry Slowinski
Served before current pastor