Today, St. Michael Parish is a vibrant, faith-filled community, with a variety of bible studies, plrayer groups, and ministries that continue the original mission of ministering to Catholics in the region. The Religious Education and faith formation programs at St. Michael strive to build community and serve to strengthen the bond of faith. Additionally, St. Michael provides many oppprtunities to participate in the sacraments as well as Adoration of our Lord.
In 1910, Bishop Edward P. Allen of Mobile requested assistance from the Vincentian Father in Philadelphia to come minister to the Catholics in the region of Lee County and the surrounding countryside. It was not until 1912 that the Vincentians built the first Catholic Church in Auburn named Sacred Heart Church, which served the community for more than three decades.
In 1964, due to the growth of the Auburn Catholic community, the Vincentian Fathers signed an agreement with Archbishop Toolen to build a new church and unite the two local Catholic communities. St. Martin de Porres and Sacred Heart Church formed St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. The new church building was dedicated by Archbishop Toolen in 1966.
Faced with increasing numbers of Catholics in Auburn, St. Michael began construction of the church at our current location in 2008 and has since expanded the capapcity of the Sanctuary to accomodate increased Mass attendance. Sacred Heart Hall was added to sustain the expansion of religious education and parish activities.
After more than 100 years of growth, St. Michael is now home to over 1200 registered families and more than 2500 Catholic students.