Our Lady of Loretto Parish
Redford
MI

48240-2193

Our Lady of Loretto Parish, Redford, Michigan, United States
The sanctuary at Christmas
Our Lady of Loretto

Who we are

Our Lady of Loretto Parish is a Roman Catholic church in Redford, Michigan.

We are a fellowship of believers, made in God's image and called as disciples of Christ to share the Good News with everyone through learning, listening, praying and working together actively to reach out to our communities.

We are a place to believe, belong, and become!

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17116 Olympia
Redford, MI 48240-2193
United States
Phone: 313-534-9000
Fax: 313-534-6744

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Church Pastor

Rev. Socorro Fernandes, SAC
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17116 Olympia
Redford, MI 48240-2193
United States
Phone: 313-534-9000
Fax: 313-534-6744

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Romans 8:2

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

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Delphine Lind
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17116 Olympia
Redford, MI
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Our Lady of Loretto Parish Redford Mass Times

Mass Times

Saturday Evening | 4:00pm Sunday | 10:00am

Sunday | 9:30am Signed Mass in chapel (ASL)

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:30am

Mass Times last updated on the 22nd of December, 2019


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Our Lady of Loretto Parish, Redford, Michigan, United States
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Our Lady of Loretto



Our Lady of Loretto Parish History

In the beginning…

June 26, 1953—Our Lady of Loretto Parish was established by Edward Cardinal Mooney, who appointed Fr. Clair J. Berry the first pastor. Two weeks later, the first Masses were celebrated at Bulman Elementary School. Construction was begun on the present church October 26, 1953, with the first Masses celebrated there May 23, 1954. The church was dedicated by Cardinal Mooney December 10, 1954. The first school classes began September 9, 1954, in the church basement. The new school building was completed September 8, 1955, and the first 8th grade graduation occurred June 10, 1956.

Fr. Berry passed away November 25, 1966, and was succeeded by Fr. Robert V. Ryan. Fr. Henry W. Roodbeen was appointed as Coadjutor July 15, 1982, assisting Fr. Ryan because his health was failing. Fr. Ryan expired January 7, 1985. Fr. Roodbeen was installed as pastor February 27, 1983.

May 1985 — Our parish became the Westside center for the West Detroit Catholic Deaf.

January 24, 1988 — The new Family Activities Center was blessed and an open house was held in celebration.

July 18, 1988 — Fr. Ricardo Bass became our fourth pastor. He was succeeded by Fr. Ron Essman January 21, 1990, who in turn was succeeded by Fr. Arnold D’Achille April 6, 1992 who was appointed interim pastor until July 1, 1992, when Fr. Joseph Esper became pastor.

July 1, 2000 — Fr. J.J. Mech became pastor.

June 5, 2007 — Fr. J.J. Mech presided at the final Mass for the school, which was then closed.

It was at this time that the Indian Pallottine Community offered their assistance to Cardinal Maida in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Fr. J.J. Mech was the last diocesan priest to serve at Our Lady of Loretto.

June 30, 2007 — Fr. Ralph Besterwitch became the first Pallottine pastor. He in turn was succeeded by Fr. Socorro Fernandes July 1, 2010. Presently, Fr. Socorro Fernandes is our pastor.


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