About St. Mark · Warren, Michigan
St. Mark Roman Catholic Parish in Warren, Michigan is a Roman Rite parish of the Archdiocese of Detroit serving the northeastern suburb of Warren in Macomb County. Founded in 1942, the parish is located at 4401 Bart Avenue and is currently pastored by Rev. Stanislaw (Stanley) Obloj as part of the Central Macomb Vicariate Family 3 grouping. The parish describes itself as a Eucharistic family called to welcome, love, and serve, drawing its mission from Mark 1:15 — "To transform our lives and believe in the Good News."
- Established
- 1942
- Patron
- St. Mark (the Evangelist)
- Rector
- Rev. Stanislaw (Stanley) Obloj — Priest in Solidum, serving primarily at St. Mark Parish
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Detroit
Why belong here
St. Mark is a welcoming Eucharistic community that has served Warren Catholics since 1942, offering multiple weekend and weekday Masses, regular Saturday confessions, and monthly Anointing of the Sick. Beyond the liturgy, parishioners find a network of ministries, a dedicated Minister of Music and Worship, deacon service, and a parish office that invites newcomers to stop by the Gathering Space for a brochure or to join liturgy. As part of the Archdiocese of Detroit's Families of Parishes, St. Mark is connected to five neighboring parishes, sharing resources for stronger Catholic life across central Macomb.
Mass times at St. Mark
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00 PM until all are heard
Parish Identity and Mission
St. Mark Roman Catholic Church describes itself as the 'Eucharistic family of St. Mark Parish,' called to welcome, love, and serve. Its stated mission continues the mission of Jesus Christ: "To transform our lives and believe in the Good News" (Mark 1:15). Founded in 1942, the parish in Warren, Michigan serves as a Roman Rite community of the Archdiocese of Detroit and currently participates in the diocese's Families of Parishes model.
- Motto: Welcome, Love, and Serve.
- Mission Scripture: Mark 1:15
- Year established: 1942
- Rite: Roman (Latin)
Clergy and Staff
Parish leadership includes Fr. Stanley Obloj as Priest in Solidum, primarily responsible for St. Mark, supported by the wider team of Central Macomb Vicariate Family 3. Deacon Brian Carroll serves the parish, with Phil McCown as a permanent deacon and George Posavetz as Deacon Emeritus. The lay team includes Rebecca Roberts (Minister of Music, Worship) and John Dembinski (Office Manager), along with staff members Denise Amenta and Raymond Lafferty.
- Rev. Stanislaw (Stanley) Obloj — Priest in Solidum (Primarily Responsible)
- Rev. Robert Bauer — Priest in Solidum & Family Moderator
- Rev. Bogdan Milosz — Priest in Solidum
- Rev. Andrew Czarnecki — Priest in Solidum
- Rev. Derik Peterman — Priest in Solidum
- Deacon Brian Carroll
- Deacon Phil McCown
- George Posavetz — Deacon Emeritus
- Rebecca Roberts — Minister of Music, Worship
- John Dembinski — Office Manager
- Denise Amenta — Staff
- Raymond Lafferty — Staff
Sacramental and Devotional Life
Beyond Sunday worship, the parish supports a steady rhythm of sacramental celebrations. Confession is offered every Saturday at 3:00 PM and continues until all who are present have been heard. The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is administered on the last Sunday of every month after all Masses.
- Confession — Saturdays 3:00 PM until all are heard
- Anointing of the Sick — Last Sunday of each month, after every Mass
- Daily Eucharist — Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 AM
Parish Ministries and Outreach
The parish family 'coordinates several ministries to meet various needs,' as described on the church's welcome page. Music and Worship ministry is led by a dedicated Minister of Music and Worship, with liturgical ministries coordinated to support Sunday and weekday celebrations. Visitors are invited to stop by the office or Gathering Space to pick up a brochure or join liturgy.
- Music and Worship ministry (Rebecca Roberts)
- Liturgical ministries supporting daily and Sunday Masses
- Parish office / Gathering Space hospitality
- Outreach and charitable ministries (parish-wide coordination)
Central Macomb Vicariate Family 3
Effective July 1, 2022, St. Mark Parish joined Central Macomb Vicariate Family 3, a six-parish grouping under the Archdiocese of Detroit's Families of Parishes initiative. The In Solidum team of priests collaboratively pastors the family, with Fr. Robert Bauer serving as Family Moderator and Fr. Stanley Obloj continuing primarily at St. Mark.
- Our Lady of Grace (Vietnamese) Parish, Warren
- St. Anne Parish, Warren
- St. Faustina Parish, Warren
- St. Louise de Marillac Parish, Warren
- St. Mark Parish, Warren
- St. Mary, Our Lady Queen of Families Parish, Warren
- Family Moderator: Rev. Robert Bauer
- Region: Northeast Region, Central Macomb Vicariate
Visit and Contact
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish office by phone or email, or stop in to the parish office and Gathering Space in person. The parish is in the Northeast Region of the Archdiocese of Detroit, in Macomb County.
- Address: 4401 Bart Avenue, Warren, MI 48091
- Phone: (586) 759-3020
- Fax: (586) 759-3024
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://www.stmarkparishwarren.com/
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Stanislaw (Stanley) OblojInstalled August 25, 2013; continued as Priest in Solidum from July 1, 2022
Currently serving primarily at St. Mark as part of Central Macomb Vicariate Family 3.