St. Philip Roman Catholic Church Battle Creek, MI

St. Philip Roman Catholic Church Battle Creek, MI Together we strive to live in constant conversion, invitation & prayerful anticipation of the Heart. Fr. James Richardson, Pastor + Fr. Cullen. Frain, Fr. D. J. F. P.

Patrick Murphy, Parochial Vicar

112 Capital Avenue NE, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017

Mass: Sunday- 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday- 8:00 AM Tuesday-12:10 PM
Saturday-4:30 PM

Latin Mass: Monday-Friday at 6:30 AM

Confession: Sunday- 8:15 AM, 10:45 AM
Monday, Wednesday, Friday- 7:15 AM
Tuesday- 11:25 AM
Saturday- 3:00 PM-4:00 PM


The first religious ceremony of any faith recorded in Battle Creek was the marriage of Jeremiah McCarthy and Bridget Walsh, which was performed by Fr. Cullen, the resident pastor of Ann Arbor, on July 12, 1847. The first Mass said in Battle Creek was on August 10, 1849, by Fr. Hennessy of Ann Arbor, assistant to Fr. From 1855 to 1869, Fr. Callaert, and Fr. Koopmans came from Marshall to say Mass until Fr. William Herwit was appointed as Battle Creek's first resident pastor in December, 1869. Services were held monthly in Stuart Hall on W. Main Street opposite the City Hall until a little red frame building, formerly used as a church for Quakers, was offered for sale at public auction. On July 1, 1877, Fr. J Brogger was appointed as pastor and the work of collecting funds for building actively began. The cornerstone of the parish's first brick church was laid by the Very Rev. Hennaert, V.G., on August 13, 1878. It was dedicated on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1879,by Bishop Casper Borgess. So successful was Fr. Brogger's work that by October, 1880, when he was transferred to Wyandotte, the entire cost of the new structure had been raised. From October 1, 1887, until September 4, 1891, Fr. J.P. McManus was pastor. This good priest, who worked for the welfare of his people had the happiness of knowing that his efforts were much appreciated. He was transferred to St. Stephen in Port Huron, and Fr. Richard Joseph Sadlier came to St. Philip in 1891. Sadlier purchased the house and lot next to the school. This was immediately converted into a rectory and in 1905 remodeled and enlarged. Sadlier died of Bright's disease, on Feb 14, 1908. The original church burned down in 1928 and in 1929 the present church was constructed. It was built on a design of the late Romanesque architecture and executed in Bedford stone.

Just a reminder! We will not have a 9:00 AM Mass at St Phil on September 20. We will have the Tri-Parish Mass-under the ...
09/14/2026

Just a reminder! We will not have a 9:00 AM Mass at St Phil on September 20. We will have the Tri-Parish Mass-under the tent at St Joe!

All are invited to join us for Mass on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 10 am on Superfest grounds.

Helping Our Neighbors in Need! Your generosity helps this wonderful ministry continue its work assisting families in nee...
09/14/2026

Helping Our Neighbors in Need!

Your generosity helps this wonderful ministry continue its work assisting families in need within our parish and community. We also request prayers for those who are struggling. Thank you for helping us care for our neighbors in need!!

Welcome Deb, Johntae, Alex and Brad! At the 9:00 AM Mass, we were blessed to welcome these 4 newly initiated Disciples t...
09/13/2026

Welcome Deb, Johntae, Alex and Brad! At the 9:00 AM Mass, we were blessed to welcome these 4 newly initiated Disciples to our Parish Family! Welcome, Congratulations AND together... May we continue to journey in relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church!

09/13/2026

St. Philip Catholic Church
Sunday, September 13th - 9:00 am mass
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Philip Catholic Church live streamed from Battle Creek, Michigan. Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE: License # A-703200

09/12/2026
09/12/2026

The Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary: a day when the ineffable love of the Mother of God for her most holy Son is recalled, while the figure of the Mother of the Redeemer is set before the eyes of the faithful that they might devoutly call upon her.

09/11/2026
09/10/2026

Next weekend!!! Family Fun Time!

Did we mention we will have a petting zoo on Saturday!!

So much fun!

❤️

09/08/2026

Mass for Healing and Reconciliation live streamed from St. Philip Catholic Church, Battle Creek, Michigan St. Philip Roman Catholic Church Battle Creek, MI. Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE: License # A-703200

Address

112 Capital Avenue NE
Battle Creek, MI
49017

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

(269) 968-6645

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