Brothers and sisters, at the conclusion of the Easter season, the Church in her wisdom gives us a sequence of three great solemnities. Last Sunday, Pentecost, when the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit and equipped to build up…

By. Deacon Mike Houghton, Director of Missionary Strategic Planning There is nothing quite like a Family party. It’s an opportunity to deepen relationships with those you love, and a chance to try to better understand those who you may sometimes…

One year ago, on Pentecost, we announced our move to Families of Parishes. This is not a change of direction but a new way to respond to the call we received in Synod 16 – a call to become a…

Intercessory prayer has been a critical part of our renewal in the Archdiocese of Detroit, including the transition to Families of Parishes. Watch now to learn more about intercessory prayer and learn how you can get involved! Learn more at…

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.