Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2022 is January 30 – February 5. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2022 is “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.” Catholic schools focus on and share the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.  

"With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Michigan, and the approaching winter season, we wish to remind clergy and parishes of the Archdiocese of Detroit’s current guidelines for liturgies.  The Archdiocese of Detroit encourages Mass-goers, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face coverings and to practice social distancing to reduce exposure to COVID-19."

"The faithful are reminded that particular dispensations from the obligation to participate in Holy Mass remain in effect for people who are ill or who find themselves in other specific circumstances. More information is available at aod.org/emergencyresponse."

It is strongly recommended that you wear a face covering in the buildings and on the property of Sacred Heart and maintain some physical distance.  A section of pews in the church building on the east side of the main aisle is reserved for those who wish to wear a face covering and maintain a recommended physical distance of three to six feet.  If you prefer not to do so, the remaining sections of pews are available for your use.

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 became 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.