About St. Michael the Archangel · Fredericktown, Missouri
St. Michael the Archangel is a historic Catholic parish in the heart of Fredericktown, Missouri, and one of the earliest Catholic communities in the state. Rooted in French settlement and served today by the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, the parish welcomes families, lifelong Catholics, and newcomers to share in the Eucharist and sacramental life. It offers daily and weekend Masses, including a Sunday Spanish-language Mass, along with confession and Eucharistic adoration. With a legacy stretching back to the late 18th century, St. Michael's remains a spiritual home where deep tradition and present-day faith meet.
- Established
- c. 1799
- Patron
- St. Michael the Archangel
- Diocese
- Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Why belong here
St. Michael the Archangel offers a rare blend of historic Catholic roots and warm, everyday parish life in Fredericktown. With daily Mass, weekend liturgies, a Spanish-language Sunday Mass, confession, and Eucharistic adoration, there are many ways to encounter Christ and grow in faith. It is a welcoming community for families, young people, and anyone seeking a spiritual home in the Ozark foothills.
Mass times at St. Michael the Archangel
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:15pm-4:45pm
- Thursday 8:00am-9:00am
Adoration times
- Thursday 8:00am-9:00am
About St. Michael the Archangel
St. Michael the Archangel is a historic Catholic parish in the heart of Fredericktown, Missouri, and one of the earliest Catholic communities in the state. Rooted in French settlement and served today by the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, the parish welcomes families, lifelong Catholics, and newcomers to share in the Eucharist and sacramental life. It offers daily and weekend Masses, including a Sunday Spanish-language Mass, along with confession and Eucharistic adoration. With a legacy stretching back to the late 18th century, St. Michael's remains a spiritual home where deep tradition and present-day faith meet.
History
St. Michael's of Fredericktown is one of the earliest Catholic settlements in Missouri. Its first church was a log structure built by Father Henry Pratte, pastor of Ste. Genevieve, and its first parishioners were French families from New Bourbon, St. Genevieve, and Grand River who founded the village of St. Michael's shortly after 1799. The parish is the second oldest in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau and has long ranked among the oldest and most interesting Catholic communities in the region.
- One of the earliest Catholic settlements in Missouri
- Second oldest parish in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
- Founded by French families shortly after 1799
- Original log church built by Father Henry Pratte
Mass & Sacramental Life
St. Michael the Archangel celebrates weekend and weekday Masses throughout the week. Confession is available before Saturday evening Mass and during Thursday morning adoration, and Eucharistic adoration is held every Thursday morning.
- Saturday Mass at 5:00pm
- Sunday Masses at 7:30am, 9:00am, and 11:00am (Spanish)
- Tuesday-Friday daily Mass at 7:30am
- Confession: Saturday 4:15-4:45pm and Thursday 8:00-9:00am
- Eucharistic adoration: Thursday 8:00-9:00am
Plan Your Visit
The church is located on West Main Street in Fredericktown, Missouri, at the center of town. For questions about Mass times, sacraments, or parish life, please call the parish office.
- 304 W. Main Street, Fredericktown, MO 63645
- Phone: (573) 783-2182
- Website: https://stmichaelfredericktown.com