October 21, 1929 - October 10, 2021
Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, 1973 - 1984

Lord God,
you chose our brother John to serve your people as a priest
and to share the joys and burdens of their lives.
Look with mercy on him and give him the reward of his labors,
the fullness of life promised to those who preach your holy Gospel.
Through Christ our Lord.  AMEN.

The annual Catholic Services Appeal supports programs, services and ministries at Sacred Heart Parish and School, across the Archdiocese of Detroit, and beyond.  To contribute to this year's Catholic Services Appeal (CSA), please visit here.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

This short reflection unpacks the role of St. Joseph as defender of life. It explores how throughout his life Joseph acted as the faithful protector of both Mary and Jesus.

Synod 16 called for a complete renewal of structures of our parishes to make them radically mission-oriented. Our goal is to make our parishes places where individuals and families can encounter Jesus anew, grow as disciples, and be equipped to be witnesses to the Risen Christ. This is our mission today.  For information about Families of Parishes, a timeline for implementation, and answers to frequently asked questions, click here.

The parishes of West Wayne Vicariate Family 1 are shown here.  To visit the website of any parish in the Family, click on its name.  Our Moderator is Father Bob McCabe, pastor of Divine Childe Parish, Dearborn.  We become a Family of Parishes on July 1, 2021, as directed by Archbishop Vigneron.

     Church of the Divine Child Parish, Dearborn
     Sacred Heart Parish and School, Dearborn
     Saint Anselm Parish, Dearborn Heights
     Saint Linus Parish, Dearborn Heights
     Saint Sabina Parish, Dearborn Heights

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For matters of sexual abuse by clergy or other church representatives, you are urged to contact local law enforcement and/or the Michigan Attorney General’s Office at (844) 324-3374 or aginvestigations@michigan.gov. Individuals also may contact the Archdiocese of Detroit by visiting protect.aod.org, calling the toll-free, 24/7 victim assistance line at (866) 343-8055 or emailing vac@aod.org. There are no time limits or restrictions on individuals wishing to report abuse.  Every complaint shared with the Archdiocese of Detroit, regardless of its source or the date of the alleged activity, is reported to civil authorities. 

To report an allegation of abuse or mishandling of allegations of sexual abuse by a bishop please visit the Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service website.

For matters related to financial misconduct, the Archdiocese encourages any staff member, volunteer, or parishioner to report possible financial misconduct. The Archdiocese uses EthicsPoint, an independent third party company, to administer the archdiocesan financial misconduct hotline. Reports may be filed electronically or by phone at 855-234-9774.