St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church celebrated its 100^th Anniversary on May 7, 2017.  Bishop Marcel Damphousse and Bishop Stephen Chmilar were in attendance.  The Right Reverend Monsignor Anton Szymychalski, along with various other priests, dignitaries, parishioners and friends joined together for a Mass and banquet dinner.   

The history of the church began with the settlement of Ukrainians who came to Sault Ste. Marie at the turn of the century to work at the Steel Mill in Bay View.  This hardworking and faithful group built the original church in 1917 and shared it with the Roman Catholic community for twenty-four years until the first permanent priest, Father Chorny, arrived in 1942.  

By 1958, the parish had grown to such an extent that it was necessary to make some major renovations to the church and hall.  The years that followed saw many families moving away from this industrial area.  Furthermore, the church and hall buildings were again in need of extensive repairs and expansion.  A decision was made to relocate the community to a more central location.  

Construction of a new church began in 1987, under the leadership of Monsignor Anton Szymychalski.  Our new temple was consecrated by Bishop Isidore Borecky on September 3, 1989. 

More information is available at:  www.stmarysukrssm.ca