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Saint
Michael
| Address:
463
Robinson Road
P.O. Box 426
Campbell, OH 44405
Contact Information:
Telephone:
330-755-4831
FAX: 330-755-1818
Email: N/A
Website Address: N/A
Pastor: Msgr.
Victor G. Romza
Liturgy
Schedule:
N/A
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In
the early years of this century, a great influx of Carpatho-Rusin
immigrants settled in Campbell, known then as East Youngstown.
Their desire to form a Church of the Byzantine Catholic Rite began
as early as 1918 when a group of 43 families organized to find
a place to worship. They were supported by Greek Catholic Union
Lodge 576, who sold the church founders a hall onBright Avenue
for a nominal fee. At last, on August 23, 1922, St. Michael Byzantine
Catholic Church was incorporated and acquired a charter from the
state of Ohio. Byzantine Catholic priests from nearby St. Nicholas
in Youngstown and SS. Peter & Paul in Struthers took care
of the spiritual needs of the parish.
In the early years when a shortage of priests was a serious problem,
St. Michael’s demonstrated a solidarity of purpose among
its members. By 1939, under the pastorate of Fr. Victor Kovalicky,
the parish began to grow. Plans were initiated for a new church
and rectory.
In June 1946, Fr. George Petro was appointed pastor. The vision
and enthusiasm of this young priest generated new ideas into parish
life. After years of planning for a new church complex, they purchased
63 acres of farmland in southeast Campbell. Groundbreaking took
place on July 2, 1950. In 1952 Fr. Paul Vasko became pastor, and
the completed church was dedicated on October 26, 1952 by Bishop
Daniel Ivancho. With the loving cooperation of the parishioners,
Fr. Vasko was able to pay off the mortgage.
In 1954, St. Michael’s joined the other four Youngstown
area Byzantine parishes to build Byzantine Catholic Central School,
which continues to educate young people today.
Fr. Michael Felock became pastor in June 1958. Under his guidance,
a new rectory was built in 1961 and a Social Hall was completed
in 1962. With such construction the parish was in significant
debt.
Msgr. Victor Romza, the current pastor, was appointed in September
of 1963. By 1970, with the continued support of the parishioners,
the parish was free of all mortgages. Because of the school, many
young families joined St. Michael’s and became involved
in all facets of the parish. Through the years, various improvements
have been made to the buildings and grounds.
In November of 1997, the Diamond Jubilee was observed with Metropolitan
Judson M. Procyk, celebrating with the parish family and friends.
The parish has grown to over 350 families, who all enter the Third
Millennium with faith, hope and love. |
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