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Detroit Church Blog
3y ago
A partial list of Lenten devotions in Detroit:
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Most Holy Redeemer - bulletinStations of the Cross
Fridays, after 6:00pm Mass in Spanish
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St. Florian - bulletin
Fridays
3:00pm-6:30pm = Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Stations of the Cross = 6:00pm in Polish
Sundays
10:30am = Gorzkie Żale before Mass in Polish
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St. Hedwig - bulletinStations of the Cross
Fridays, 7:00pm in Spanish & English
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Detroit Church Blog
3y ago
St. Linus Parish was established in 1956 and the church was built the following year, in the northern part of Dearborn Heights.
A statue of the parish patron faces the street.
The sanctuary of the church was likely remodeled at some point. There are three large windows on the right side of the sanctuary, likely where an altar used to stand.
An image of the Descent of the Holy Spirit is above the tabernacle, on the left side, inspired by the window at St. Peter's Basilica. A crucifix with Blessed Virgin Mary and St. John the Apostle on the right side.
Stations of th ..read more
Detroit Church Blog
3y ago
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish is celebrating its centennial this year. The church's sanctuary was renovated in early 2019 with a new altar and new tabernacle.
St. James the Greater, St. John the Apostle, and St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
The Holy Family stands near the sacristy; Resurrected Christ stands behind the altar.
A large depiction of Our Lady of Good Counsel, the parish patron, in a corner.
Madonna and Child (center) are surrounded by American saints and blesseds. On the left: Blessed Solanus Casey, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and Venerable Fulton Sheen. On ..read more
Detroit Church Blog
4y ago
All public Masses and public events within the Archdiocese of Detroit are suspended until Monday, April 6th (or otherwise announced by the Archdiocese). However, many churches are open for private prayer and, at some churches, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed and priests are available for Confession. All schedules are tentative and incomplete so I recommend that you contact a parish to confirm. AOD resources: Letter from Archbishop Vigneron Livestream Mass schedules AOD emergency response Divine Child, Dearborn Chapel open 24/7
Church open for private prayer Monday-Friday= 6:00am-5:00pm Satu ..read more
Detroit Church Blog
4y ago
St. Edmund Church is located in the northeast section of Warren, on Twelve Mile Road, a few blocks east of Schoenherr. In 2013, St. Edmund merged with St. Sylvester, located less than two miles away. The same year, Fr. Bogdan Milosz was appointed pastor of the new St. Faustina Parish. St. Edmund Church remained active and the former St. Sylvester Church is now home to a Chalean parish, Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Daily Mass is at 9:00am on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Saturday Vigil Mass is at 4:00pm, preceded by Confessions at 3:00pm, while Sunday Masses are at 9 ..read more
Detroit Church Blog
4y ago
Mother of God Church was established in Southfield in 1948. The current edifice was designed in a Byzantine Revival style and completed in 1980. Two years later, the church became a Chaldean cathedral when the Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle was established.
Stained-glass windows in the dome depict, left to right: St. Peter and St. Paul; St Joseph and Child Jesus; Blessed Virgin Mary and Child Jesus; St. Thomas the Apostle; St. Addai and St. Mari. Like many churches, the Last Supper is depicted on the facade of the altar.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Blessed Virgin Mary are depicted ..read more
Detroit Church Blog
5y ago
The cornerstone of the current church was laid in 1948 and stands near the I-275/I-94 interchange. Fr. John Dumas has been administrator since 2016. He was ordained in 2010 and previously ministered at Divine Grace in Carleton and St. Isidore in Macomb. St. John the Apostle and Blessed Virgin Mary are depicted in stained-glass, on each side of the crucifix. At the back of the church: St. Joseph with Child Jesus; St. Vincent de Paul with impoverished children. Traditional side altars to the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, respectively. Stained-glass windows feature symbols of the sacrame ..read more
Detroit Church Blog
5y ago
In 1921, a small group of Catholics bought land for a church in what is now the middle of Berkley. Within three years, the parish of Our Lady of Refuge was established. In 1927, the church was moved three blocks to the current location. Like most, the parish and parishioners struggled during the Great Depression. In 1932, the diocese asked Missionaries of La Salette to come to Berkley and staff the parish. Shortly after, the parish changed it's name to Our Lady of La Salette. Our Lady of LaSalette and a crucifix in niche The parish sold the old rectory, two blocks south, at 1799 Coolidge. The ..read more