St. Michael

About St. Michael Catholic Church, Grand Ronde

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church is a mission parish of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, located in the community of Grand Ronde on the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Reservation. The church is served by clergy from nearby St. James Parish in McMinnville and offers a Sunday Mass in English as well as access to Spanish-language liturgies and sacramental preparation through St. James. The parish has been a continuous presence in Grand Ronde since 1862 and remains a small, welcoming congregation.

History

St. Michael's was opened in 1862 by Father Adrian Joseph Croquet, a Belgian priest who also ran the on-reservation Grand Ronde Boarding School. For more than forty years Father Croquet served the Grand Ronde and Siletz reservations and kept meticulous sacramental registers that remain a key documentary record of the tribes removed to the reservation in 1856. Over the next century and a half the parish was administered by diocesan priests, the Salvatorians (c. 1930–1969), Capuchin Friars (1946–1968), the Sisters of the Holy Names and Benedictine Sisters (who staffed the parish school at various times), and, since 2002, diocesan priests from St. James Parish in McMinnville.

• 1862 — Founded by Fr. Adrian Croquet; Grand Ronde Boarding School opens Oct. 1, 1862
• 1864 — Becomes a parish under diocesan administration
• c. 1874–c. 1946 — Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary staff the parish school
• 1881–1882, 1898–1899, 1909–1985 — Benedictine Sisters (St. Joseph, Minnesota) staff the school
• c. 1930–1969 — Salvatorians (Milwaukee Province) administer St. Michael's and run the Grand Ronde Vocational School
• 1946–1968 — Capuchin Friars (Italy) administer the parish; mission closes 1968
• 1999–2002 — Augustinians (San Diego) administer St. Michael's
• 2002–present — Diocesan priests from St. James Parish, McMinnville, attend St. Michael's

Clergy and Staff

St. Michael's is currently served from St. James Parish in McMinnville. The pastor of St. James, Fr. Jose Manuel Campos, oversees the combined parishes, with Fr. Justin Echevarria assigned as Parochial Vicar for St. James, Good Shepherd (Sheridan) and St. Michael (Grand Ronde) beginning in July 2025. Deacon Raul Rodriguez serves as Director of Hispanic Ministry. Parishioners can reach the parish office through St. James (503-472-5232).

• Fr. Jose Manuel Campos — Pastor
• Fr. Justin Echevarria — Parochial Vicar (from July 2025)
• Deacon Raul Rodriguez — Director of Hispanic Ministry
• Parish office at St. James: (503) 472-5232

Mass and Liturgy

The Sunday Mass at St. Michael's in Grand Ronde is celebrated in English. Vigil Masses in English and Spanish and weekday Masses are offered at the host parish of St. James in McMinnville. The parish also publishes a monthly bilingual bulletin (the St. James bulletin) that lists the full schedule of Masses, Confessions, Adoration and group meetings.

• Sunday Mass — 11:00 AM (English) at St. Michael, Grand Ronde
• Saturday Vigil — 5:00 PM (English) at St. James, McMinnville
• Saturday Vigil — 7:00 PM (Spanish) at St. James, McMinnville
• Weekday Masses — Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM at St. James
• Monthly Youth Mass — 6:00 PM at St. James

Faith Formation and Religious Education

Baptism classes are offered in both English and Spanish, and marriage preparation classes are available in English through Grayson and Denise Barrows and in Spanish through Deacon Raul Rodriguez. RCIA is available for adults seeking to enter the Catholic Church. A Religious Education Coordinator works with parish families for ongoing formation.

• Baptism classes (English & Spanish)
• Marriage preparation (English & Spanish)
• RCIA
• Religious Education Coordinator: Valeria Orosco

Parish Ministries and Groups

Parishioners at St. Michael's and St. James can join a wide range of ministries and groups, from liturgical service (Eucharistic Ministers, Sacristans, Choir) to outreach (Prison Ministry, Social Justice, Health Promoters / Promotores de Salud) to fellowship (Knights of Columbus, Catholic Daughters of America, Young Parents & Adults Group). Spanish-language prayer groups include the Grupo de Oración and Apóstoles de la Palabra.

• Eucharistic Ministers
• Choir (English and Spanish)
• Sacristans
• Funerals ministry
• Prison Ministry and Social Justice & Outreach
• Knights of Columbus (men's group)
• Catholic Daughters of America (women's group)
• Prayer Chain
• Young Parents & Adults Group
• Grupo de Oración (Spanish Prayer Group)
• Apóstoles de la Palabra (Spanish)
• Promotores de Salud / Health Promoters
• Pastoral Council
• Finance Council
• Church Maintenance Committee

Sacraments

All seven sacraments are available through the combined parishes. Baptisms, First Communion, Confirmation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick and Funerals are celebrated by arrangement with the priests at St. James; Communion to the Sick and Homebound is also coordinated through the parish.

• Baptism (English & Spanish classes)
• Confirmation
• First Eucharist / Communion
• Matrimony (English & Spanish preparation)
• Reconciliation (Confession)
• Anointing of the Sick
• Holy Orders (by referral)
• Funerals
• Communion to the Sick/Homebound

Visiting and Community Life

St. Michael's is a small, historic parish with a strong community spirit. A brunch is served after Sunday Mass, and the parish gymnasium is available to rent for community events at a low cost. The parish has been described as 'an important part of Grand Ronde history' and a warm, welcoming place where newcomers and returning Tribal members are received with open arms.

• Sunday brunch after Mass
• Parish gymnasium available for community rental (contact Carol Nash: [email protected] / 503-930-8355)
• Located on Hebo Road just west of the Grand Ronde Road intersection

Contact and Directions

The mailing address for St. Michael Catholic Church, Grand Ronde is 48520 Hebo Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. The parish office is reached through St. James Parish in McMinnville at (503) 472-5232, and general inquiries can be emailed to [email protected]. The church is administered as part of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.

• Address: 48520 Hebo Rd., Grand Ronde, OR 97347
• Parish phone: (503) 879-5480
• St. James Parish office: (503) 472-5232
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://stjamesmac.com/stmichael/
• Archdiocese: Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon