Archdiocese of Detroit

"In compliance with God’s plan for nature, we’re all required to be faithful to our commitment to those who are powerless. In these days, we remember those who are yet to be born; and how we, as disciples of Christ, must be faithful in our love and care for them."   Mass of Thanksgiving for the Sanctity of Human Life October 6, 2024 Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron Learn more and get involved: aod.org/prolife

On Saturday, October 5th, 2024, Archbishop Allen Vigneron celebrated Mass at The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament for the ordination of Dcn. Christopher Jaskowiec, Dcn. Charles Robeck, Dcn. Mark Sienkowski, and Dcn. Arvin Stephenson. Join us in congratulating and praying for the Archdiocese of Detroit’s newest deacons as they embark on their sacred journey of service and ministry!

Sacred architecture has the power to uplift and draw us closer to God and the things of Heaven. On Saturday, October 19, join us for the Celebration of Saint John Paul II: Beauty, Worship, and Evangelization at St. Florian Church in Hamtramck. Reflect on the sacred architecture of St. Florian while calling on the theology of Pope John Paul II as you spend an afternoon of prayer, music, reflection, and the celebration of the Mass. Visit https://lnkd.in/gvqhiDCC to learn more.

Save the date for the 2024 Lay Ecclesial Ministry Speaker Series! Join us on Thursday, November 7, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. as Dr. Theresa Farnan presents "A Pastoral Response to Gender Ideology: Balancing Compassion and Truth in Gender Identity Ministry.” Dr. Farnan's talk will explore the topic of ministering to individuals who experience confusion about their gender and sexual identity as guided by the principles of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith's "Dignitas Infinita." Dr. Theresa Farnan is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. She is a renowned scholar and expert on gender ideology, Catholic education, and theology of the body. Don't miss out on this great event! Sign up and learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gz8MjQt

"We know that it is from the heart of Jesus that our four brothers are called in the threefold service of the Gospel, the threefold way in which they express the Paschal love that flows from the blood of the heart of Christ." — Archbishop Allen Vigneron, Ordination of Permanent Deacons 2024 Are you being called by the heart of Jesus to the permanent diaconate? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g8qt5DhX.

On October 5, four men will be ordained permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Detroit! Please keep these men and their families in your prayers as they prepare for ordination and beyond Christopher John Jaskowiec | Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Detroit Charles Martin Robeck | Our Lady of Sorrows, Farmington Mark Andrew Sienkowski | St. Lawrence, Utica Arvin Lee Stephenson | St. Paul of Tarsis, Clinton Township Saint Lawrence, patron saint of deacons, pray for us!

It’s the last chance to register for the Together in Holiness Catholic Marriage Enrichment Conference! Join the St. John Paul II Foundation and the Archdiocese of Detroit on Saturday, October 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a day of growing in holiness with your spouse. Enjoy quality time with your significant other as you listen to dynamic speakers, grow in fellowship with other couples, and spend time in prayer. Archbishop Vigneron will begin the conference day with the celebration of Mass. This event is for both married and engaged couples. To register and to learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/gUTD-BEQ

Join us virtually on Saturday, October 5, at 10:00 a.m. as four men will be ordained permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Detroit. Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron will celebrate Mass and ordain Chris Jakowiec, Charlie Robeck, Mark Sienkowski, and Arvin Stephenson to the permanent diaconate. In-person attendance to the ordination is by invitation only, but all are welcome to watch the liturgy via livestream at aod.org/livemasses. Please keep all four men and their families in your prayers as they prepare for ordination!

"Dear brothers and sisters, on this day dedicated to migrants and refugees, let us unite in prayer for all those who have had to leave their land in search of dignified living conditions. May we journey together with them, be “synodal” together, and entrust them, as well as the forthcoming Synod Assembly, 'to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a sign of sure hope and consolation to the faithful People of God as they continue their journey.'" —Pope Francis God, Almighty Father, we are your pilgrim Church journeying towards the Kingdom of heaven. We live in our homeland, but as if we were foreigners. Every foreign place is our home, yet every native land is foreign to us. Though we live on earth, our true citizenship is in heaven. Do not let us become possessive of the portion of the world you have given us as a temporary home. Help us to keep walking, together with our migrant brothers and sisters, toward the eternal dwelling you have prepared for us. Open our eyes and our hearts so that every encounter with those in need becomes an encounter with Jesus, your Son and our Lord. Amen.

“I come so that they might have life” - John 10:10 Join us on Sunday, October 6, at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament to celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for the Sanctity of Human Life. The Eucharist has the power to transform the depths of our hearts and the heart of our culture. United to the Eucharist, join us in prayer as we thank God for the gift of life and as we ask for the grace to continue promoting a culture of life, taking personal responsibility to surround those in need, especially mothers, with life-giving support and accompaniment. Find event details at https://lnkd.in/gcjpyF3T