Description
Detroit used to be once referred to as the City of Churches. From a primitive log chapel at the banks of the Detroit River three centuries ago to the latest structures within the a ways-flung suburbs, the Catholic churches that grace southeastern Michigan pique the interest and admiration of designers, artists, and scholars. Detroit’s Catholic churches have embraced many roles all the way through their existence, serving as historical landmarks, centers for political activities, community charities, and anchors for the town’s diverse ethnic groups. They symbolize the devotion, strength, and unity that experience nurtured the faithful since 1701. The congregation of Ste. Anne, Detroit’s first church, persevered to build seven churches over two centuries, each and every more magnificent than its predecessor.