St Peter & Paul Church
Grand Rapids, Michigan
SS. Peter & Paul Church is a parish located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving the community since its establishment in 1904. The church was founded by Bishop Henry Richter to serve the rapidly growing Lithuanian population who worked in the furniture factories on the city's near West Side. The church and school functioned as a community anchor for over half a century and welcomed many new members following the Second World War. The parish is situated in a bustling neighborhood along West Leonard Street. Today, the church operates as a beacon of faith, hope, and charity in a missionary atmosphere, embracing the Church's call to engage in the New Evangelization. The parish welcomes members from across the metro area as well as from traditional sources of family and ethnic association.
Denomination
CatholicPhone
616-454-6000Pastor
Henry RichterLast updated August 2026
1,000-5,000
estimated members
This is likely one of 36 Catholic congregations in Kent County, MI. Catholic accounts for 35% of the county's 602 congregations.
This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.
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