Contact & Location for Saint Michael's Catholic Church
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Service Times for Saint Michael's Catholic Church
Sunday 8:30 AM
Mass
Saturday 6:30 PM
Mass
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Leadership
Fr. Melwyn Menezes
Pastor
What their website says
Pastor Fr. Melwyn Menezes
Programs & Ministries at Saint Michael's Catholic Church
About Saint Michael's Catholic Church
Saint Michael's Catholic Church is a Catholic parish located about six miles northeast of Defiance, Ohio. Approximately 875 parishioners gather there each week for liturgical worship. The present church was dedicated on September 29, 1903, and the parish has continued its St. Michael's Annual Church Festival every year since 1903. Children beginning at age 4 are offered religious education taught by volunteer teachers. Rev. Melwin Dsouza has served as pastor from 2021 onward.
First-Time Visitor Info for Saint Michael's Catholic Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Services follow a Catholic liturgical worship pattern. Visitor Tips: Families with young children can ask about religious education, which begins at age 4 and is taught by volunteer teachers.
History & building
Building completed in 1903
The present church was dedicated in 1903. The page says the parishioners first celebrated Mass and the Sacraments in homes before the church was built.
What their website says
The new church (our present church) was dedicated on St. Michael's-day, September 29, 1903.
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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