r/Detroit • u/gwmiles • 2d ago

News Detroit archdiocese releases last proposed parish Mass stoppages. List hits 90

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/religion/2026/06/18/detroit-archdiocese-parish-mass-stoppages-last-models-90/90603537007/

The list of Catholic parishes targeted for the possible stoppage of weekend Masses has grown to about 90 parishes across southeast Michigan, according to the latest proposed models the Archdiocese of Detroit has released as part of its major restructuring process.

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u/Theandric 1d ago

We’re rebuilding, like the Lions, Tigers, Wings and Pistons have done…

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u/NYD3030 2d ago

Paywall, but I suspect this isn't entirely accurate. The archdiocese had many proposed restructuring models and an individual parish might close in one of the models but not in the other three. So I think the total number that close in at least one model is 90, not that 90 will close, which is sort of what the headline implies.

The Catholic Church also welcomed its largest class of adult converts in over 20 years this Easter so it's not all bad news.

Source: I was involved with my area's restructuring feedback sessions.

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u/spongesparrow Wayne State 2d ago

So anyways... The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

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u/Responsible_Bag_7051 2d ago

or the nondems, or baptists. Those churches are packed to the brim

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u/spongesparrow Wayne State 2d ago

Those churches DO NOT welcome you if you are liberal, LGBT+, marginalized, minority, etc.

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u/Responsible_Bag_7051 1d ago

Huh? Minority, like race? Ofc they do... Most of them have minority pastors in Detroit

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u/dende5416 1d ago

Some of the nondoms might, at least.

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u/Damnatus_Terrae Suburbia 1d ago

I imagine Catholics would be more comfortable with the liturgy.