Reverend Marc Gawronski, appointed pastor, St. Gabriel Parish, Detroit effective July 1. Father Gawronski currently serves as pastor at St. Mary Parish, Monroe.
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Rev Marc Gawronski appointment effective July 1
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Rev Kenneth Chase appointment effective June 1
Reverend Kenneth Chase, appointed administrator, Sacred Heart Parish, Dearborn effective June 1. Father Chase currently serves as pastor at Resurrection Parish, Canton.
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Rev. Moses Muttai appointment effective April 5
Reverend Moses Muttai, appointed associate pastor, St. Anastasia Parish, Troy effective April 5.
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Rev. Grzegorz Tokarski appointment effective July 1
Reverend Grzegorz Tokarski, appointed pastor, St. Josaphat Parish, St. Joseph Parish, and Sweetest Heart of Mary Parish, Detroit effective July 1. Father Tokarski currently serves as pastor at St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Farmington Hills.
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Archdiocese of Detroit to move Chancery, Offices to Detroit's Capitol Park
In a move described as “wise stewardship of its resources,” the Archdiocese of Detroit will consolidate its administrative offices as the lead, anchor tenant in the city’s Capitol Park Historic District and, at the same time, relocate one of its off-site facilities in Detroit. At a special presentation Tuesday, April 30, Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron shared the news with archdiocesan employees, currently working in four different locations— two buildings in downtown Detroit, one in Corktown, and in offices at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. “This move will bring us figuratively and literally closer together,” Archbishop Vigneron told his coworkers. “Tremendous good will come from the easier interaction between and among all of us,” he said. “Being under one roof will help us work more efficiently and with a greater sense of satisfaction."
The Detroit Archdiocese has reached an agreement on a cash sale of its Gabriel Richard Building located at 305 Michigan Avenue in downtown Detroit to GRB New Detroit, LLC. The Archdiocese has also finalized a purchase agreement for a cash sale of its Chancery Building at 1234 Washington Boulevard, as well as an adjacent, unoccupied two-story building to Capitol Park Partnership, LLC. The archdiocesan Print Shop building at 1501 6th Street in Corktown has been sold to a private telecommunications firm. The total proceeds from these transactions is $3,254,000.
The sale of the Gabriel Richard Building and Print Shop facility were among several recommendations made to Archbishop Vigneron in 2009 to stabilize archdiocesan finances. The sale of these aging buildings will eliminate mounting archdiocesan outlays for repairs and maintenance, while enabling the archdiocese to consolidate its administrative offices (Central Services) in one location, reducing its space footprint from approximately 150,000 square feet to a maximum of 50,000 square feet.
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An artist's rendering of a redeveloped 1212 Griswold in Capitol Park. |
Central Services staff and operations will become the anchor tenant at 1212 Griswold in Detroit’s Capitol Park, leasing five or six floors for its administrative operations when the space is ready in mid-late 2014. In the meantime, the archdiocese will maintain its current office space in the Chancery and Gabriel Richard buildings. The Print Shop will move from Corktown to the former seminary high school building at Linwood and Chicago in Detroit, on the southwestern border of the Historic Boston-Edison District.
While the archdiocese considered possibilities elsewhere in Detroit and outside the city to consolidate its offices and operations, Archbishop Vigneron, with the support of the archdiocesan Finance Council and the College of Consultors (priest advisors to the archbishop on administrative and financial issues), decided to commit on a long-term basis to downtown Detroit. The major benefit of these property sales facilitates the retention of 185 jobs in the core downtown area in newly-renovated space in which virtually all administrative staff will be under one roof, with increased collaboration to serve Catholics and Catholic parishes, schools, and institutions in the six counties of the archdiocese.
“We have asked our parishes to plan their futures in terms of mission vs. maintenance,” Archbishop Vigernon said. “In making this move, we are giving a good example,” he continued. “Together, we refocus on our mission— Sharing Christ in and through the Church.”
30 April 2013
Since 2011, Archbishop Vigneron has addressed questions and concerns from the Catholic faithful of Detroit. These online briefings— Sharing the Light— have focused on the Detroit archdiocese’s financial condition, the Together in Faith pastoral planning process, and future plans for the Church of Detroit. Archbishop Vigneron’s latest, on the move to Capitol Park, is available online at www.aod.org/sharingthelight.
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Rev. Robert Schuster appointment effective April 22
Reverend Robert Schuster, pastor, Our Lady on the River Parish, Marine City granted a personal leave of absence effective April 22.
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Rev. Socorro Fernandes, SAC appointment effective July 1
Reverend Socorro Fernandes, SAC appointed pastor, St. Valentine Parish, Redford effective July 1, in addition to his ongoing responsibilities at Our Lady of Loretto, Redford.
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Rev. Suresh Rajaian, SAC appointment effective July 1
Reverend Suresh Rajaian, SAC appointed pastor, St. Ignatius Parish, Cayman Islands effective July 1. Father Rajaian currently serves as pastor at St. Valentine Parish, Redford.
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Rev. Hendrico Rebello, SAC appointment effective July 1
Reverend Hendrico Rebello, SAC appointed associate pastor, Our Lady of Loretto Parish and St. Valentine Parish, Redford effective July 1. Father Rebello currently serves as associate pastor at St. Michael Parish, Livonia.
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Regarding the funeral service for Brian Woehlke…
A funeral service for Brian Woehlke, the 29-year-old Westland firefighter who died in the line of duty on May 8, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 13, at Divine Child Church, 1055 N. Silvery Lane in Dearborn. Fr. James Bilot, pastor of Divine Child Parish, will preside at the Mass.
The Archdiocesan Department of Communications relays a request from the family and parish that no recording devices— video, audio, or still photography— be allowed in the church or elsewhere on church property before, during, or after the funeral service. Due to limited parking spaces available for attendees, the church and school parking lots will not be opened to media vehicles.
Likewise, following the funeral Mass, the services at St. Hedwig Cemetery will remain private and not open to the news media.
We thank in advance reporters, editors and camera crews for their respect of the solemnity and dignity of this occasion, and for honoring the family’s wishes at this sensitive time.
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Reverend Walter Ptak appointment effective August 1
Reverend Walter Ptak, appointed Dean of Human Formation, SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary, Orchard Lake effective August 1. Father Ptak currently serves as Pastor at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish and St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, Wyandotte.
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Reverend Richard Philiposki, S.Chr. appointment effective August 1
Reverend Richard Philiposki, S.Chr. appointed pastor, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish and St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, Wyandotte effective August 1.
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Three Men to be Ordained Priests for Detroit Archdiocese
Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron on Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m. will ordain three men to the Catholic priesthood for the Archdiocese of Detroit: Deacon Marko Djonovic, Deacon Patrick Gonyeau, and Deacon James Grau.
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Deacon Djonovic | Deacon Gonyeau | Deacon Grau |
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The ordination will take place at a liturgy at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 9844 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. The public is invited to attend. Those being ordained will greet family and friends following the ordination Mass. More details about the ordinandi:
Deacon Marko Djonovic, 34, of Farmington, is the son of Frano and Maria Djonovic. He entered Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit from his home parish of Our Lady of Albanians in Southfield.
Deacon Patrick Gonyeau, 34, of Harper Woods, is the son of Thomas and Patricia Gonyeau. He entered Sacred Heart Major Seminary from his home parish of St. Jude in Detroit.
Deacon James Grau, 28, of Livonia, is the son of James and Julie Grau. He entered Sacred Heart Major Seminary from his home parish of St. Michael the Archangel in Livonia. In addition to his formation at Sacred Heart, Deacon Grau has studied at the Pontifical North American College at the Vatican.
To learn more about priestly vocations and joining the priesthood, visit www.detroitpriest.com.
Note to Media Representatives: You are invited to cover this event. If you are sending a photographer or camera crew, we ask that you not use flash, sun guns or any other form of lighting. Please take special care not to interfere with anyone in procession during Mass in order to get photos or photo IDs. We thank you for heeding these directions and any instructions you may receive from Communications or Cathedral personnel.
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2012-13 Operation Rice Bowl Results
31 organizations within the Archdiocese of Detroit have been awarded grants totaling $18,400 from the Lenten collection, Operation Rice Bowl and will be distributed to food pantries, soup kitchens and other ministries in the continuing fight against hunger in our community.
- Active Faith Community Services
- All Saints Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry
- Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, St. Benedict, Church of Madonna, St. Gregory - Outreach Program
- Blue Water Community Food Depot
- Capuchin Soup Kitchen
- Christ the Redeemer Parish /toward LOVE Inc.
- Church of the Madonna Emergency Food Pantry
- Linked Hearts
- Most Holy Trinity Church Community Outreach
- Matchan Nutrition Center
- Open Door Outreach Center
- Our Lady of the Angels – St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
- South Oakland Shelter – Food Assistance Program
- St. Aloysius Neighborhood Services
- St. Christine Christian Services
- St. Cyprian Catholic Church - Food Pantry
- St. Dominic Outreach Center
- St. Frances Cabrini Clinic of Most Holy Trinity Church
- St. Jude – Emergency Food Pantry
- St. Joseph’s Pantry
- St. Mark Parish – Food Pantry
- St. Mary Mystical Rose – Food Pantry/Macomb Food Program
- St. Mel Christian Service
- St. Patrick Church – Food Pantry
- St. Patrick Senior Center, Inc.
- St. Philomena Parish – St. Vincent de Paul
- St. Raymond – St. Vincent de Paul
- St. Stephen/Mary Mother of the Church – Food Pantry
- Oxford Orion Fish
- Our Lady Queen of Angels – St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
- Ste. Anne de Detroit Food Pantry
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2012-13 Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Results
9 organizations within the Archdiocese of Detroit have been awarded grants totaling $59,000 from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) to fight hunger and help people in need.
- Hope Hospitality and Warming Center, Inc.
A low barrier, cold weather seasonal shelter that serves the homeless while providing services that encourages acceptance, compliance and ultimately leads to self-sufficiency. - Imago Dei CPC
Is a "pro-life" advocacy program that helps women in crisis with spiritual and physical needs as an alternative to abortion. The program offers counseling, prenatal information, parenting classes and free pregnancy tests. - Infant Mortality Program
Helps at risk pregnant women; provides educational/literacy services to young parents and adults within the Highland Park community. - Jail and Outreach Ministry (JOM)
Serves individuals affected by crime; victims, offenders, families of both, and the community. - On the Rise Bakery
A bakery training program for men seeking to re-enter the community after having experienced bouts of homelessness or incarceration. - South Oakland Shelter
Program to enable homeless individuals achieve self-sufficiency, stability and employment. - St. Aloysius Canticle Café Productions
Help assist participants in the development of practical working skills to prepare individuals for possible entry into future employment. - St. Christine Christian Services
Supplies Detroit's Brightmoor community with provisions, educational and medical services for young and old alike. - St. Dominic Outreach Center
The homeless, unemployed and working poor receive food, clothing and no-cost bus tickets. Also provides cribs/mattress sets to mothers.
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Rev. Timothy Babcock appointment effective June 1
Reverend Timothy Babcock, appointed administrator, Resurrection Parish, Canton effective June 1, in addition to his ongoing responsibilities as Assistant Director for International Priests, Office for Clergy and Consecrated Life.
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Msgr. Ronald Brown appointment effective July 1
Monsignor Ronald Browne, appointed for ministry at the Detroit Metropolitan Tribunal effective July 1. Monsignor Browne currently serves as Moderator of the Curia, Diocese of Marquette.
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Rev. Gerard Cupple appointment effective July 1
Reverend Gerard Cupple, appointed pastor, St. Mary Parish, Wayne effective July 1. Father Cupple currently serves as pastor at St. Henry Parish, Lincoln Park.
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Rev. Michael Zuelch appointment effective July 1
Reverend Michael Zuelch, appointed associate pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish, Lapeer effective July 1. Father Zuelch currently serves as associate pastor at Holy Family Parish, Novi.
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Rev. Clement Suhy appointment effective July 1
Reverend Clement Suhy, appointed associate pastor, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Plymouth effective July 1. Father Suhy currently serves as associate pastor at Immaculate Conception Parish, Lapeer.
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