Largest fundraiser of the year for Sacred Heart Major Seminary highlights formation of future priests , deacons , lay leaders
ADVANCING THE MISSION
Archbishop ’ s Gala called ‘ tremendously important ’ in supporting seminary ’ s future
Largest fundraiser of the year for Sacred Heart Major Seminary highlights formation of future priests , deacons , lay leaders
Janet Sugameli Biondo
Nearly 700 bishops , priests , seminarians , and friends of Sacred Heart Major Seminary gathered June 8 to celebrate and support the seminary ’ s mission during the annual Archbishop ’ s Gala at Detroit ’ s Huntington Place .
The largest fundraiser of the year for the seminary , the Archbishop ’ s Gala is crucial to the future of Sacred Heart and its mission to form priests and lay leaders .
“ The Archbishop ’ s Gala is tremendously important for the developing of relationships with Catholics around the archdiocese and sharing the good news ,” said Father Charles Fox , vice rector and dean of seminarian formation .
He also noted it helps people understand the need for good and holy priests .
The evening , with its theme , “ Connect To Christ ’ s Light , Life , Love ,” began with Archbishop Allen H . Vigneron welcoming guests at a cocktail reception , which then lead into the ballroom for dinner and a program lead by emcee and recent Catholic revert , Chuck Gaidica , former WDIV Channel 4 anchor . During the program , Gaidica spoke about
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