Most Rev . Allen H . Vigneron Archbishop of Detroit , Chairman
INSIDE FALL 2023
Most Rev . Francis Y . Kalabat Bishop of the Eparchy of St . Thomas the Apostle Chaldean Catholic Church USA
Most Rev . Robert D . Gruss Bishop of Saginaw
Very Rev . Stephen Burr Rector / President
Very Rev . Jeffrey D . Day Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia , Archdiocese of Detroit
Mrs . Ann Thomas Battersby Executive Producer , WJR Radio-AM
Mrs . Carol Ann Fausone Brigadier General ( ret .), President , Senior Clergy Village
Mrs . Vanessa Denha Garmo Founder , Epiphany Communications and Coaching
Mr . Terrence B . Larkin Retired General Counsel , Lear Corporation
Dr . Isaiah McKinnon Retired Associate Professor of Education , University of Detroit / Mercy ; Former Deputy Mayor , City of Detroit ; Retired Chief of Police , City of Detroit
Very Rev . J . J . Mech Rector , Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Mr . Michael T . Ritchie President , Comerica Bank Michigan Market
Mrs . Lourdes Smith Owner / Mendez Group ; Coordinator of Confirmation and Youth Ministry , St . Damian of Molokai Parish , Pontiac
FEATURES
4 Living History A building , like a person , goes through phases and stages , tragedies and times of renewal during the span of its life . Here is a “ brick-and-mortar ” tour of our beloved and beautiful seminary building as it celebrates its 100th year . Daniel Gallio
8 Heart of the Seminary : Prayer in the Chapel For a century the Sacred Heart Chapel has been where countless heralds of the Gospel have had a deep encounter with Christ . Here are the materials , artists , and memories that have made the “ heart of the heart ” home for so many . Casey McCorry
12 Bishop alumni reflect on memories , traditions at Sacred Heart Sacred Heart bishop alumni share their memories , recollections , and insights about what made Sacred Heart such a special place . Michael Stechschulte
SECTIONS
16 Seminarian Formation
• Meet your Seminarians
• Graces and Insights Abound as Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Returns for Sacred Heart Seminarians
• Language and Culture Live on for Chaldean Seminarians at Sacred Heart
24 Advancing the Mission
• Archbishop ’ s Gala called ‘ tremendously important ’ in supporting seminary ’ s future
• Alumni Spotlight : Susan Kowalski
• Auditorium Renovation Project Revives a Rich History
29 Academic News
• Faculty Updates
• Faculty Highlight : Dr . Mary Healy
32 Here at the Heart
• Talk at Sacred Heart by University of Notre Dame Professor Offers Inspiration , Fellowship for Lay Ecclesial Ministers
• Sacred Heart Major Seminary sends forth 101 graduates to ‘ set the world on fire ’
36 Stewardship Report 2022-2023
Mr . Michael Schoenle Chief Financial Officer , Archdiocese of Detroit
Mr . John Hale President of Corporate Travel
Mr . Robert C . Schwartz Senior Vice President of Ave Maria Mutual Funds
About the Cover
The aerial photograph shows the immensity of Sacred Heart Major Seminary building , a monumental structure in the heart of the city of Detroit that is turning 100 years old . This four-story building , with its 340,000 square feet of space set upon 17 acres of former pastureland , has been the residence of thousands of students preparing to serve the Church as priests , deacons , and lay ministers . This issue of Mosaic celebrates the history of this building and the critical mission it enables : to train the next generation of Church leaders . shms . edu 3