ADVANCING THE MISSION
Archbishop’s G
2018
M
usic, dancing, and Christ-
centered joy filled the
Grand Riverview Ballroom at the
Cobo Center on Friday, June 15,
as the Archdiocese of Detroit cel-
ebrated the Twenty-first Annual
Archbishop’s Gala. Considered
Sacred Heart Major Seminary’s
signature event of the year, the
fundraiser honors and supports
tomorrow’s priests, deacons, and
lay leaders.
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“Nobody gets to sit on the sidelines!
We all must join in the great caravan to
the Kingdom of God,” said Archbishop
Allen Vigneron, highlighting the eve-
ning’s theme “On the Road Together.”
This theme was reflected through-
out the night, beginning with the “Way
Finder” each guest received upon enter-
ing the Gala. This interactive road map
encouraged guests to tick off boxes after
completing a task, including taking a self-
ie with a seminarian, trying a cocktail or
appetizer, and saying a prayer for Sacred
Heart students and vocations.
Indeed, few were on the sidelines dur-
ing the evening, as attendance reached a
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record high of 1,200 guests who enjoyed
a cocktail reception, dinner, addresses by
the Archbishop as well as Sacred Heart
Major Seminary’s Rector and President,
Msgr. Todd Lajines.
Archbishop Vigneron thanked guests
for their support and the crucial part
they play in unleashing the Gospel.
“Sacred Heart Major Seminary has
an indispensable contribution to make
to help the world know about Jesus, his
mercy and his life, training priests, dea-
cons, and laypersons all for the ministry
of serving the Gospel… so that the world
will gather on this road that leads to eter-
nal happiness,” he said.