St. George Chaldean Church is a Catholic parish serving mass at four convenient times on Sunday: 8:30am (in Chaldean), 10am (in Arabic), 11:30am (in English) and 1:30pm (in Chaldean). Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri mass is at 10am in Chaldean. See its website for more mass times and languages in which they're delivered.
This is undoubtedly the most distinctive and well-known church in Royal Oak with a huge stone crucifix facing Woodward Avenue, its own nearby grade school and high school. The neighborhood behind the church, one of the toniest in Royal Oak, is also known as the Shrine neighborhood. The church was named after Saint Thérèse of Lisieu, a saint known as the little flower. Thousands of people lined the streets to pay homage to her remains when they were displayed at the church in the mid-2000s. The massive church was created through the fund-raising efforts of Father Charles Coughlin, who had a popular radio show.
St. Owen Catholic Church is a community-based parish of Catholic believers. Its first mass was held in June 1962. The church occupies two buildings and offers a variety of programs for youth and adult members. Go online for a wealth of information about the church and more.
Serving Clinton Township, St. Paul of Tarsus offers educational programs, youth ministry and mass services throughout the week. The church welcomes all of God's people as its mission is focused on providing hope. The office is open weekdays.
St. Ambrose was established Sept. 16, 1916. The current church was erected in 1927. St. Ambrose parish broke ground for the gathering space that it calls the ARK in 1999. This unique underground structure is the work of Gunnar Birkerts, the famed modernist architect associated with many buildings in this part of Michigan. The extensive skylights allow a view of the facade of the church.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church is a Roman Catholic faith community offering programs for seniors, adults and children. The Church offers its services for Baptism, First Reception of the Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage and Anointing of the Sick.
