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Holy InnocentsArchdiocese of Detroit
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Welcome!
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To the Archdiocese of Detroit Catholic Deaf Community!
We strive to support a ministry where all Deaf individuals are invited to meet Jesus Christ and participate in the life of the Catholic Church using American Sign Language. We welcome everyone, including our hearing brothers and sisters, who want to experience the richness of our Deaf culture as well as deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, service and the Sacraments.
The Deaf Ministry in the Archdiocese of Detroit is one of the oldest in the United States. It was founded in 1914, and we are proud to be one of the largest Catholic Deaf communities in the country. It is my privilege to be the priest serving this vibrant and active Catholic Deaf Community. I hope our website will answer any questions you have about Deaf Ministry in the Archdiocese. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have further questions.
God bless.
Fr. Michael Depcik, OSFS
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Our Lady of Loretto (OLL)
St. Valentine's School Chapel
25875 Hope St.
Redford, MI 48239
Directions
Sunday Mass - 9:30 a.m.
Holy Innocents Church (HI)
26100 Ridgemont St, Roseville, MI 48066
Directions
(voice interpreted for the hearing community)
Sunday Mass - 12:00 pm (Noon).
St. John's Deaf Center - Chapel (SJDC)
16103 Chesterfield Ave, Eastpointe, MI 48021
Directions
Tuesday Mass - 10:30 a.m. (livestream ONLY)Please Note: All public Masses are celebrated outdoors in response to COVID-19. Bring your own lawn chair and maintain social distance.
On rainy/bad weather days, 9:30am Mass will be canceled and 11:30 Mass at HI will be indoors and wearing a face mask is REQUIRED.
Visit our Facebook page for Masses and Adoration available via Livestream.
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Adoration Times
- First Friday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM At St. John's Deaf Center
Adoration will resume in the Fall. In person for fully vaccinated parishioners. Wear a mask.
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Our mission is to support a ministry where all Deaf individuals are invited to meet Jesus Christ and participate in the life of the Catholic Church using American Sign Language. We welcome everyone, including our hearing brothers and sisters, who want to experience the richness of our Deaf culture as well as deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, service and the Sacraments.
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News
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April 5From Fr MD's Desk: Dear Friends, It is hard to believe that we are about to complete Lent next week. Needless to say, I look forward to celebrating Easter. As in the past, I encourage people from both OLL and SJDC to attend Chrism Mass at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral on Thursday, April 6 at 10 AM. Veronica has reserved two pews for the Deaf Catholic community. Please come to the Chrism Mass! I can’t stress how important it is for the Archbishop, auxiliary bishops, and people working in the Curia to see Deaf people there.Read More
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Events
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Tuesday, May 30, 10:00 AMCenter is open on Tuesdays. Join us for Mass, lunch, playing cards and visiting with friends. Lunch will be available for purchase.Read More
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Tuesday, May 30, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMLivestreamRead More
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Friday, June 2, 11:00 AMIn person for fully vaccinated parishioners. Please wear a mask. Livestreamed in our Facebook page.Read More
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Sunday, June 4, 9:30 AMWe have moved!! Please check out our new location at St. Valentine's School church. Masks are required as well as social distancing.Read More
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