History:

Since its inception July 16, 1999, St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish has grown into a vibrant faith community with more than 1,950 families as registered members. Our beginnings In March 1999, Archbishop James P. Keleher announced the founding of a new Catholic parish in southern Johnson County.  He directed that the educational facility be developed first to meet the growing demand for Catholic education.  And he named Father Bill Porter as founding pastor. Interest in the new parish exceeded expectations, and the yet unnamed parish began holding weekend Masses on Aug.14-15, 1999, at Prairie Star Middle School.  On September 29, 1999, Archbishop Keleher announced that parishioners had chosen the name St. Michael the Archangel. At Town Hall Meetings held in October 1999, parishioners voiced needs and opinions that helped create a mission statement and goals for the parish.  This mission statement continues to guide Parish leaders today: Through each of us, St. Michael family is the heart of the community, strengthening our faith, spiritually nurturing and inspiring Christ’s work, providing service and education for all. The nearly 500 families that founded St. Michael the Archangel, immediately began giving generously of their time and talent to develop and implement a number of committees, ministries, social activities and outreach programs, which continue today. Parishioners look forward to the years ahead, celebrating many more milestones in their journey together as a faith community.

Vision:

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish is a Eucharistic community dedicated to the joyful and reverent worship of the Blessed Trinity. We seek to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ as his disciples. We offer a loving welcome to all, joyfully sharing the gospel and bringing others to know Jesus. We give generously of our time, talent and treasure in service to the Church and all people.