Msgr. Alexis E. Mihalik

Monsignor Alexis Mihalik passed away peacefully  on November 29, 2025 surrounded by his family.

The extraordinary life of Reverend Monsignor Alexis Mihalik began December 8, 1937 in Hagerstown, MD born to Andrew and Agnes Mihalik.  After moving to the Youngstown area, he graduated from Ursuline High School.  He later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. He then received a Master of Arts degree in theological studies from Fordham University in New York.  He was ordained to the priesthood on April 23, 1964 in Saint Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Youngstown, Ohio.

Msgr. served as pastor in churches throughout Pennsylvania from his ordination until 1974 where he then served as Prefect and professor at the Byzantine Catholic Seminary.  He then relocated closer to his family becoming the pastor at St. Nicholas Byzantine Church in Youngstown, Ohio. In June 1982, Msgr. Mihalik was assigned to serve as the pastor of Saint John the Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, PA. Nineteen Ninety was a remarkable year for Msgr. and his family, as he was assigned to his final location back in Youngstown, Ohio at Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church.  It was there he presided over his nieces’ weddings and baptized many great nephews and nieces.  Under his guidance, the church was remodeled bringing conformity with the liturgical prescriptions of the Byzantine Church.  Msgr. Mihalik’s architectural gift and timeless style along with his love of God and the Byzantine faith left an enduring mark on the church he retired from in 2007.

He was preceded in death by his brother Andrew Mihalik, brother in law, Milan Krivan, and nephew, John Mihalik.

He leaves behind his sister Rosalie Krivan, brother Allan (Patricia) Mihalik, nieces Diane Mihalik, Kristina (Michael) Nanosky, Laura (Robert) Stoy, Stephanie (David) Patrick and nephew Andrew (Nikki) Mihalik.  He leaves to cherish his memory his great nieces and nephews: Aidan, Alina, Michael, Nicholas, Jacob, Robert, Alexia, Katrina, Annaka, Milana, Sabrina, and Emily. 

The Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial  will be held on Saturday, December 13th at 11am at Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church, 7754 Boardman, Ohio 44512.  Family and friends may pay their respects beforehand from 9am-11am also at the church.

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