About St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church · Allen Park, Michigan
St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church serves the Allen Park community in Michigan, preserving the Ruthenian expression of Byzantine Catholic faith since its founding in 1954. The parish offers Divine Liturgy and Vespers in English, with confession and adoration times listed. It is led by Parochial Administrator Rev. Fr. Márton Egressy and Deacon Lawrence Hendricks, and maintains a rich history of clergy and hierarchs dating back to 1930. The church is located at 4141 Laurence Ave, Allen Park, MI, and offers livestreamed services.
- Established
- 1954
- Patron
- St. Stephen
- Rector
- Rev. Fr. Márton Egressy
- Diocese
- Eparchy of Parma
Why belong here
Join a parish that has preserved its Ruthenian Byzantine traditions since 1954, offering weekly Divine Liturgy, Vespers, and confession. The community is active in faith formation, sacraments, and parish ministries, including a banquet hall available for rental. Members are invited to participate in liturgical life, spiritual growth, and parish events.
Mass times at St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30 PM — 4:00 PM
- Sunday 8:30 AM — 9:00 AM
Our History
The parish was founded in 1954 after 9 years of intermittent services. The first pastor, Rev. Stephen J. Kocisko, arrived in 1941 and served until 1947. The parish moved to Allen Park in 1951 under Rev. John Kurty, who acquired the land. The church was dedicated in 1955 and has since seen multiple pastors and bishops, including Bishop Stephen Kocisko, who served as Metropolitan from 1969–1990. The parish was debt-free by 1965 and has maintained its Ruthenian Byzantine traditions.
Our Clergy
The parish is led by Parochial Administrator Rev. Fr. Márton Egressy and Deacon Lawrence Hendricks. Pastors include Rev. Stephen J. Kocisko (1941–1947), Rev. Nicholas Repko (1947–1951), Rev. John Kurty (1951–1955), Rev. Michael Miyo (1956), Rev. Emil Masich (1957–1981), Rev. Joseph Radvansky (1981–1986), and Rev. Cyril Attak (1987–2017).
Service Times
Divine Liturgy is held every Sunday at 9:00 AM (livestreamed). Vespers are held every Saturday at 4:00 PM. Confession is available Saturday 3:30–4:00 PM and Sunday 8:30–9:00 AM.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Stephen J. Kocisko1941–1947
Founding pastor; later became bishop from 1967–1969
- Rev. Nicholas Repko1947–1951
Second assignment as priest; first as pastor
- Rev. John Kurty1951–1955
Acquired property in Allen Park; orchestrated move to present location
- Rev. Michael Miyo1956
Appointed pastor
- Rev. Emil Masich1957–1981
Pastor; parish property expanded to 9 1/2 acres
- Rev. Frank Korba1966–1967
Assistant pastor
- Rev. Stephen Veselenak, OSB1967
Associate pastor; ordained in 1967
- Rev. Joseph Radvansky1981–1986
Pastor
- Rev. Kenneth Walsh1986–1987
Administrator
- Rev. Cyril Attak1987–2017
Pastor