DETROIT – At weekend Masses, Archbishop Edward Weisenburger announced the start of a two-year restructuring and renewal initiative for the Archdiocese of Detroit.
This plan will involve every parish across southeast Michigan.
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In a video shown in churches and a letter sent to parishioners, Archbishop Weisenburger invited all Catholics in the area to get involved.
“I believe with all my heart that God is inviting us to reimagine parish life, priestly ministry, and our mission with new creativity and deep faith, to build something that will last—something vibrant, sustainable, and full of hope,” he said. “This is why I’m inviting every Catholic in our Archdiocese to join me in a two-year process of renewal. In the effort before us, every voice matters, just as every prayer matters.”
The initiative centers on three key goals: vibrant parishes, thriving priests, and mission-ready churches.
It covers everything from priest assignments to how the Archdiocese operates.
The process will include listening sessions, data review, and conversations with clergy and lay leaders.
Each parish will put together a plan to better match its resources and ministries with today’s challenges, like population shifts and budget.
It’s expected that the process will lead to fewer Catholic parishes and churches in southeast Michigan, as some communities merge or close worship sites.
For more information, including the Archbishop’s letter and video, you can visit restructuring.aod.org