I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already…

Update provided by the Laity Education and Formation Team in the Department of Missionary Strategic Planning The goal of the Family Gatherings is to provide the lay faithful a better understanding of their role in a Family of Parishes. Several…

Join the upcoming series of (virtual) gatherings to encounter, grow, and witness with the community of your new Family, and discover your role in this transformation! Register now at www.familiesofparishes.org/gatherings/ Family Gathering #1, Encounter, will occur between the dates of March…

Learn more about the Family of Parishes leadership model on the Frequently Ask Questions page. Reverend Mario Amore, appointed Moderator of the In Solidum team of priests who, with the other priests of the team, will lead the newly formed…

Implementation of Families of Parishes activities for 2021 As parishes across the Archdiocese of Detroit prepare for the transition to Families of Parishes, we know that many of the faithful will have questions about when certain important events in the…

To learn more about Families of Parishes, please visit our FAQ page.

Join us for this 2 hour online course to learn more about Families of Parishes and the ways you can play an important role in our missionary transformation. Living the Mission as a Lay Disciple: a Personal Journey of Encounter, Grow,…

To learn more about Families of Parishes, please visit our FAQ page.

 Beginning in July 2021 and continuing over the course of 2022, 216 parishes across the Archdiocese will come together to form 51 Families of Parishes. A Family of Parishes is a group of three or more parishes working together…

Now that the Wave 1 Families of Parishes have been announced, it is important for the lay faithful to understand and appreciate the significance of their role in this transition. The Great Commission of Jesus Christ calls us all to…