Mission Statement of Saint Michael's Faith Community

Extending a rich parish heritage built among the pioneering traditions of the first settlers of the Southern Allegheny Mountains, St. Michael the Archangel Parish embraces as its mission the use of all available resources, both spiritual and temporal, to minister to the needs of the people of Hollidaysburg and its surrounding areas.

We do this in a fashion which reflects the teachings and example of Jesus Christ while promoting a tradition of liturgical excellence, strong support for Catholic education in all its varieties, and enlightened social outreach to the community at large, in union with both the Diocesan and Universal Church.

Prayer to Saint Michael
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou O PRINCE OF THE HEAVENLY HOST, by the power of GOD cast into hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. AMEN

Last updated October 2, 2000