Dear Brothers and Sisters,

As we grieve the loss of Fr. Nick, I want you to know that you are in my prayers, and I am grateful to be with you in support as we continue together in faith.

As you know, the Archdiocese of Detroit has entered into a process of Archdiocesan Restructuring. I would like to take this opportunity to share

some important updates with you and what lies ahead.

We began this process in November by reflecting on the reasons restructuring is necessary. Declining Mass attendance, fewer priests available for active ministry, financial challenges, and demographic shifts have all impacted our ability to sustain our parishes and buildings.

In January, priests from across the archdiocese gathered for several days of

prayer and discernment to develop an initial set of restructuring models. These models include potential groupings of parishes, called pastorates, which may consist of one or more parishes working together more closely.

This spring, every parish will host two listening sessions where these initial

models will be presented. Our parish sessions at St. Martin de Pores will be held on Tuesday, May 5, and Thursday, May 7, from 7:00-9:00 PM at St. Martin de

Porres. You may RSVP at restructuring.aod.org. These sessions are an
opportunity to review the models and share your feedback. After gathering

input, the models may be revised before a final decision is made, with implementation expected to begin in July 2027.

Every parish will experience some degree of change through this process. As we look ahead, these changes offer an opportunity to re-envision how we serve our communities. Some adjustments-such as Mass schedules or parish collaboration-may be necessary to ensure that our priests and resources can
best meet the needs of the faithful.

I know that change can be difficult, especially when it touches our parish communities. Yet we trust that God is with us in this process. I encourage you to come to the listening sessions with open hearts, ready to listen, to share, and

to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we move forward together.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Fr. Arokiaselvam Nithivaselvam, MSFS
Fr. Aro, MSFS
Moderator
Please be sure to register at www.cognitoforms.com/ArchdioceseOfDetroit2/ParishListeningSessionRegistration
or use the QR code.