About St. Lucy Parish (Croatian) · Troy, Michigan
St. Lucy Croatian Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Troy, Michigan, that carries forward more than a century of Croatian Catholic faith in southeast Michigan. Originally founded as St. Jerome Parish in Detroit in 1924, the community moved to its current home on East Wattles Road in 1996 and was renamed St. Lucy at the request of a benefactor. The parish celebrates its Croatian heritage through traditional devotions, cultural customs, and sacramental life while belonging to the Archdiocese of Detroit.
- Established
- 1924
- Patron
- St. Lucy
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Detroit
Why belong here
A spiritual home for Croatian Catholics and anyone seeking a parish rooted in European Catholic heritage, strong Marian devotion, and multigenerational family faith.
Mass times at St. Lucy Parish (Croatian)
Weekly Mass schedule
History and Heritage
St. Lucy Parish is the third home of the Detroit-area Croatian Catholic community, which has worshipped together since 1924.
- Founded as St. Jerome Croatian Catholic Church in Detroit in 1924
- Moved to Eight Mile Road in 1955
- Moved to Troy and renamed St. Lucy in 1996
- Celebrated 100 years of Croatian Catholic faith in southeast Michigan in 2024
Worship and Sacraments
The parish offers weekend and weekday Mass, the sacraments, and traditional Croatian Catholic devotions.
- Weekend and daily Mass schedule
- Baptisms, weddings, funerals, and reconciliation
- Devotion to Our Lady of Medjugorje and Our Lady of Bistrica
Community Life
St. Lucy preserves Croatian culture and faith across generations.
- Parish choir and council
- Traditional Lika folk costumes for special occasions
- Rosary and Marian devotions