St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

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St. Francis Xavier Parish in Petoskey is a historic Catholic church known for its architectural beauty and deep community roots dating back to the late 1800s. The parish also oversees the historic St. Francis Solanus Mission (built 1860), one of the oldest buildings in the area. Through outreach ministries including Brother Dan’s Food Pantry and St. Francis Catholic School, the parish provides essential resources, education, and support to families across Emmet County, continuing a long tradition of service, compassion, and community connection.

Jobs

Job Posting: Custodian ~ St. Francis Xavier Parish (Petoskey)
Category: Facilities, Maintenance, and Repair
School Custodian – St. Francis Xavier School (Petoskey) St. Francis Xavier School is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented individual to join our team as a School Custodian. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. Immediate opening for a full time position. Primary duties include cleaning and sanitizing classrooms ...read more
Contact: Lynn Fantozzi
Phone:(231) 348-2210
Fax:(231) 347-4134
Bookkeeper Job Opportunity
Category: Accounting
Position: BookkeeperOrganization: St. Francis Xavier ParishLocation: Petoskey, MI St. Francis Xavier Parish is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Bookkeeper to support the parish's financial operations. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, processing transactions, preparing reports, and assisting with administrative and accounting functions. The ideal candidate will ...read more
Contact: Fr. Peter Eke
Phone:(231) 348-2210
Fax:(231) 347-4134
Faith Formation Director
Category: Education
Position: Faith Formation DirectorOrganization: St. Francis Xavier ParishEmployment Type: Full-TimeLocation: Petoskey, MI St. Francis Xavier Parish is seeking a full-time Faith Formation Director to support the spiritual growth of the parish community from birth through adulthood. Working closely with the pastor, this position oversees all catechetical programs, sacramental preparation, and ...read more
Contact: Fr. Peter Eke
Phone:(231) 348-2210
Fax:(231) 347-4134
Administrative Assistant Position
Category: Administrative, Support & Clerical
Position: Administrative AssistantOrganization: St. Francis Xavier ParishEmployment Type: Full-TimeLocation: Petoskey, MI St. Francis Xavier Parish is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of the parish office. This position works closely with the Pastor and Office Manager and is responsible for office administration, communications, calendar management, ...read more
Contact: Fr. Peter Eke
Phone:(231) 348-2210
Fax:(231) 347-4134
Job posting~Maintenance St Francis Parish Petoskey
Category: Facilities, Maintenance, and Repair
This position provides adequate maintenance and preventative maintenance on all St. Francis Xavier of Petoskey equipment, buildings and grounds to ensure the safety to all persons, including staff and visitors and to extend the life and appearance of these items. For further details and to apply go to https://dioceseofgaylord.org/job-opportunities
Contact: Lynn Fantozzi
Phone:(231) 348-2210
Fax:(231) 347-4134
Job Posting: Director of Music
Category: Arts & Entertainment
St. Francis Xavier Parish~Petoskey seeks a part-time Music Director to lead liturgical music, coordinate choirs and musicians, and support parish worship. Interested candidates can review the complete position description and apply through the https://dioceseofgaylord.org/job-opportunities.        
Contact: Fr. Peter Eke
Phone:(231) 348-2210
Fax:(231) 347-4134

Events

Concert "Pietà: Sacred Works" presented by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra
  • Join the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra in Petoskey for ''Pietà: Sacred Works,'' featuring timeless classical masterpieces and a world premiere commission.
  • Saturday Oct 3, 2026

Rep/Contact Info

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Mr. Adam Dobrowolski
Principal St Francis School
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Rev. Peter O Eke
St Francis Xavier Pastor & Tribunal Judge
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Ms. Lynn Fantozzi
Business Manager, St Francis Xavier Parish
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Rev. Paul Fifer
Deacon
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Mrs. Leigh Helton
Child Development Center Director & Preschool Teacher
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Mr. Rich Kalkman
Director Brother Dan's Food Pantry