Most Rev . Allen H . Vigneron Archbishop of Detroit , Chairman
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 . Denise Bertin-Epp Healthcare Consultant
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 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
Mr . Kenneth J . Svoboda CPA / Attorney / Owner , The Svoboda Group
Mr . Jeffrey Wagoner Executive Director , Mission Support , Chief Financial Officer , Archdiocese of Detroit
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FEATURES
4 Committing to a Community : The Vocation of Lay Ecclesial Minister The vocation of the lay ecclesial minister is to conform to the pattern of Christ ’ s self-giving love . Michael J . McCallion
8 A Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations When Jesus is confronted by someone in the Gospel , he asks them what it is they seek or want . We respond to our priest shortage with our very focused answer for more priests . Father Craig Giera
12 The Work of Vocations in the Church Archdiocesan leaders and vocation directors are called to journey with men in their discernment of the priesthood , to uplift the priesthood and cultivate the hearts and minds of men who choose to answer God ’ s call .
SECTIONS
16 Into the Vineyard Transitional diaconate ordinations 2022
18 Seminarian Spotlight Meet your seminarians
20 Advancing the Mission A “ different kind of disciple ”
22 Academic News
• Sacred Heart to offer first graduate program fully online
• New Director of Admissions and Enrollment returns to Sacred Heart Major Seminary
26 Faculty Spotlight Father Richard Cassidy ’ s new book Paul Against the Emperor
28 Alumni Spotlight Listening to God ’ s voice led to an unexpected path
30 Here at the Heart Seminarians reflect on trip to March for Life in Washington , D . C .
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