135 Superior Blvd., Wyandotte

Located in the school offices of the old St. Patrick School building.

If you haven’t stopped by our store recently, you will be surprised by the items that are available. Missal sets, rosaries, First Communion gifts, Confirmation gifts, Easter items and cards, statues, books, prayer cards and other religious items.

Hours: Saturday 10:00 am – 12 pm

Please wear mask when shopping, thank you.

For more information, call the store manager at 313-802-5934.

With the hope of healing for those who have been abused by members of the clergy – and in response to questions from the faithful – the Department of Communications shares an open letter from the Honorable Michael J. Talbot, Chair of the Archdiocesan Review Board, on the processing of sexual abuse complaints in the Archdiocese of Detroit.

To report sexual abuse by clergy or church representatives, go to protect.aod.org/report-abuse

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Recent reporting on the scourge of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church provides a timely catalyst to review the practices and policies in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Questions and answers, such as: What happens hereHow are complaints of the sexual abuse of minors by clergy processed in the Detroit archdiocese? And by whom? As chairman of the Archdiocesan Review Board, which considers all such complaints and then advises Archbishop of Detroit Allen Vigneron, I would like to share with you how we have handled cases here for many years. I also will describe our outreach efforts to the victims of clergy sexual abuse and our extensive and ongoing efforts to promote safe environments.

Prior to the June 2002 meeting of the U.S. Bishops in Dallas, when the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People was adoptedthe Detroit archdiocese reconstituted its review board. (An earlier version of the review board was established in 1988, when the archdiocese became one of the first dioceses to implement a policy on the sexual abuse of minors by clergy.) I accepted the role of chairman of the independent board formed in 2002, and continue in that same role today. My current fellow members include a retired prosecutor, a psychologist, a health care executive, a former superintendent of Catholic schools and an archdiocesan pastor.

In the spring of 2002, the archdiocese also signed voluntary agreements with the prosecutors from all six counties within its boundaries to share case files of priests accused of sexual misconduct in previous years. In some cases, those files involved complaints of abuse that occurred in the 1940s and 1950s. Four criminal prosecutions resulted from the archdiocese sharing its files.

Importantly, this agreement with prosecutors continues to this day. Since 2002, every complaint that comes in, regardless of its source or the date of the alleged activity, is reported to civil authorities. No complaints are held back, pre-screened or disregarded. The archdiocese fully cooperates with law enforcement.

Similarly, complaints are considered by the Review Board. That process usually includes an independent investigator whose findings are forwarded to the Review Board. We currently work with two investigators: a retired police detective and a retired prosecutor. If the Review Board finds a complaint credible, it sends notice to the archbishop, who will forward the case to the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF), which reviews all cases involving the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults by clergy. The archdiocese considers a complaint to be credible if it has a “semblance of truth,” meaning it appears to be or could possibly be true.

No priest or deacon with a credible complaint against him is allowed to continue in active ministry during the time his case is under review by the Church or civil authorities. Those priests who are restricted and/or removed from ministry are monitored by a retired parole officer to ensure compliance with the strict limitations on their public ministry.

If an allegation against a priest or deacon is found to be credible, his name is posted on the archdiocesan website at protect.aod.org. He may also receive a permanent penalty of living a life of prayer and penance or dismissal from the clerical state, also called laicization. In either case, he may no longer represent himself as a priest or deacon, can no longer wear clerical attire and may not exercise any form of church ministry.

The archdiocese has publicly posted the names of restricted and/or removed priests and deacons for more than 15 years. Current practice also includes notifying the parishes in which the clergy in question served, as well as local media.

Complaints come to the Detroit archdiocese by verbal report via the 24/7 toll-free victim assistance line, 866-343-8055, or in writing to vac@aod.org. There are no deadlines or time limits on those who wish to make a complaint; it does not matter if the abuse occurred five, 15 or more than 50 years ago. Every effort is made by the Victim Assistance Coordinator – a credentialed social worker – to assist with healing and counseling for those who have been abused. If requested and helpful, the archbishop or his priest-delegate will meet with the victim.

We recognize that the best approach to addressing abuse is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. Since 2002, the archdiocese has implemented a number of safe environment programs, all designed to identify situations that could leave a child vulnerable to the methods of sexual offenders and to emphasize the critical steps that must be taken to prevent and report the sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults.

The program for adults, called Protecting God’s Children, is mandatory for all clergy, church representatives, employees and volunteers – all those who work with children and vulnerable adults. There are also similar, age-appropriate, personal safety programs for grade school, middle school, high school and religious education students. They go by such names as Circle of Grace, Called to Serve, Called to Protect and Think First and Stay Safe.

Since 2002, more than 101,000 adults have been trained through these programs. In addition, each year we provide training for the 29,000 students in our Catholic K-12 schools and the 39,000 in Religious Education.

The archdiocese also regularly educates church and school personnel about mandatory reporting. In Michigan, professionals required to report their suspicions of child abuse or neglect to state authorities include clergy, school teachers, counselors and social workers.

Our highest priority is those who have suffered from clergy abuse. We recognize the deep trauma from their experiences, and we understand it may take a long time before an individual is ready to come forward. No matter how long it has been, we are here to listen and try to be of assistance.

Each meeting of the Review Board begins with a prayer first used in 2011 by the Archbishop of Dublin. I would like to conclude by sharing that prayer with you:

Lord,
We are so sorry 
for what some of us did to your children:
treated them so cruelly, 

especially in their hour of need.
We have left them with a lifelong suffering.
This was not your plan for them or us.
Please help us to help them.
Guide us, Lord.
Amen.

Respectfully,

Judge Michael J. Talbot (Ret.)

Chair, Archdiocesan Review Board

 

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Blessed Solanus Casey, whose first-ever feast day we celebrate July 30, was a saintly model of God’s command for us to “love your neighbor as yourself.”

It’s not easy!  You may have heard yourself say the following at one time or another:
“My co-worker is impossible!”
“If only my kids would do their chores or my spouse help me more!”
“The drivers on 1-75 are making me crazy!”

Watch here and see the advice Blessed Solanus gives us on how we can live more peaceful and productive lives, in a spirit of cooperation with those around us.

When it comes to raising their child, many parents look at the teachers at Catholic schools as partners, trusting they are teaching the same values in school as they teach at home. Catholic schools focus on instilling character so students make the right choices, no matter what their friends or others might say. Call St. John Paul II Catholic School today to talk about a Catholic Education for your child.

1590 Riverbank Street · Lincoln Park, MI 48146
Phone (313) 386-0633 · Fax (313) 928-1326

ENROLLMENT

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENROLLMENT

Entry to St. John Paul II Catholic School is open to all families as described:

  • Families who are registered and active members of our supporting parishes of Christ the Good ShepherdOur Lady of the Scapular and St. Vincent Pallotti

  • Catholic families that do not belong to our supporting parishes, but are registered and active members of a neighboring parish without a school

  • Catholic families not currently registered in a parish

  • Non-Catholic families

Students with disabilities will be evaluated for admission on an individual basis; admission will be based upon their needs and the school’s ability to accommodate those needs.

AGE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Preschool (3 years old) – a child must have reached the age of three (3) on or before September 1st.

  • Preschool (4 years old) – a child must have reached the age of four (4) on or before September 1st.
  • Kindergarten – a child must have reached the age of five (5) on or before September 1st.

TUITION ASSISTANCE

Many people assume that a Catholic education is just too expensive.  In fact, tuition assistance and affordable payment options are available.  An investment in a quality education that will benefit your child is priceless and can be much more affordable than one would believe.

All families that are active, registered parish members at an Archdiocese of Detroit church may qualify for Private School Aid Scholarships (PSAS) for children in grades K – 8.

PSAS Enrollment forms will be available in the school office and/or you may visit the Archdiocese of Detroit’s Tuition Assistance & Scholarship page for more information regarding these programs.

School Enrollment Form – click here

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

In Unleash the Gospel, my pastoral letter on the New Evangelization, I wrote that “our communities are ready for renewal” and that there is “a readiness to move beyond the ways we have always done things and to think about new ways.” All of us in the Archdiocese – bishops, priests, and laity – are engaged in this renewal which, I pray, will transform our local Church into a band of joyful missionary disciples sharing the good news of Jesus Christ throughout southeast Michigan.

One of the obligations of a bishop is to provide spiritual guidance to the souls under his care. In that spirit, I will, over the coming months, share with you a series of pastoral notes which provide such guidance on issues of importance in our local Church and community, through the eyes of Unleash the Gospel. I hope that you find these notes to be of some assistance.

The first step in any renewal is repentance from sin, including the violent sin of racism. This week marks 75 years since growing racial tensions contributed to three days of civil unrest in Detroit that took the lives of 34 people and injured over 400. So today, I wish to share with you a pastoral note on Christ’s victory over the sin of racism in which I offer a few words about how we, a community of followers of Jesus Christ, can show love to everyone we meet, treat all people with dignity and respect, and work together to heal the wounds inflicted by sins of racism in our community.

Entrusting you and your families to the loving care of Mary, Mother of God and Mother of the Church, and to our Patron, St. Anne, I remain

Sincerely yours in Christ,
The Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron

Our Parish is introducing Credit & Debit Card Giving in addition to Direct Debit Giving to automate your regular weekly offering.

Online Giving allows you to set up, change on-going or make a one-time donation.

1) Click here to visit our Online Giving page:  www.stvpp.org

2) Follow the instructions, create your online profile and schedule your contributions.

What is the Difference?

– Direct Debit Giving allows you to schedule transferring funds from your checking or savings account.

– Credit & Debit Card Giving allows you to schedule transferring funds from your credit or debit card account.

Click here to bring you to our Online Giving Page so you can start today!

 

ARCHBISHOP VIGNERON’S ROADMAP

FOR THE FUTURE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DETROIT

READING AND REFLECTION GUIDE

ON THE ARCHBISHOP’S PASTORAL LETTER (Below video)

READING AND REFLECTION GUIDE

ON THE ARCHBISHOP’S PASTORAL LETTER

Click here:

https://aod.app.box.com/s/qbz5y1dclaus60293uxuvkdbarizsg2b

Have you considered a Catholic Education for your  child?

John Paul II Catholic School, located in Lincoln Park, is open for enrollment and welcomes your children to join their program.

It’s open for Preschool through 8th Grade.

Registration packets are available in the parish offices of Christ the Good Shepherd, Our Lady of the Scapular and St. Vincent Pallotti.

For questions or information, please visit our website at www.jp2catholic.com or send an email to school@jp2catholic.com or call 313-386-0633.

Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service

Our generation will show that it can rise to the promise found in each young person when we know how to give them space. This means that we have to create the material and spiritual conditions for their full development; to give them a solid basis on which to build their lives; to guarantee their safety and their education to be everything they can be..”  – Pope Francis

St. Vincent Pallotti Parish

Religious Education

Registration for Kindergarten thru Confirmation is open now!

Jesus declared, “Let the children come to me” and we hold that model in our program.

ALL children are accommodated, no matter what their age and need may be.

Registration forms are available in the back of church or on our website: www.stvpp.org under Faith Formation. Classes are held on Tuesdays starting with the Opening Prayer Service on September 19 at 5:30 pm at St. Joseph Church for the entire family, then first night of classes start on September 26 at the St. Elizabeth Education Center. Two sessions to choose from, either 4 pm to 5:30 pm or 6 pm to 7:30 pm.

Early Bird Special….

Register by August 15 and save $10

Call the Religious Education office at 734-285-9840, ext. 102 for more information.