Here stands St. Colette Catholic Church. It is located in Livonia on Newburgh Road. The church stands north of Six Mile Road. St. Colette’s patron saint was born in France in 1380. She was known for her visions. She prophesied her own death.
St. Colette was canonized in 1807. Her feast day is March 6th. A statue of St. Colette stands outside the main entrance. A large cross hangs off the roof.
Inside St. Colette Church your eyes are drawn to Jesus on the cross. The wounds on his hands and feet are visible. They remind us of his sacrifice. The altar has a marble background. It displays symbols of the seven sacraments. These include baptism and Holy Communion. Confirmation and reconciliation are included. Marriage, holy orders, and anointing of the sick are present.
The Holy Spirit descends upon the tabernacle. It is at the corner of the sanctuary. The Resurrected Christ is suspended above the presider’s chair. The Holy Family and St. Colette are depicted on the back wall. You will also see St. Jude and St. Anthony.
One interesting feature is the organ and choir. They are in a triangular wedge at the back.
Fr. Gary Michalik has been the pastor since 2010. He is assisted by Deacon Gary Pardo. Fr. Michalik is also President of a historical society. It is the West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society.
A local muralist Dennis Orlowski painted a mural in 2015. The mural depicts the history of Polish-Americans. It shows their history on Detroit’s west side.
If you wish to attend mass, St. Colette offers several options. Reconciliation is available on Saturdays at 2:00pm. Vigil Mass follows at 4:00pm and 5:30pm. Sunday Masses are at 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, and 12:30pm.
St. Colette also livestreams Mass every Saturday. It starts at 4:00pm on their Facebook page. A recording is available on Sundays. You can watch it anytime.
The church is dedicated to celebrating the good news of Jesus. They do so through worship and education. Fellowship and service to others are key. St. Colette offers many ministry opportunities. You can learn more or pray more. You can also serve more.
Making financial offerings is part of being Christian. There are ways to support St. Colette. St. Colette Catholic Church is a place of faith. It is a place of community. It is a place of history.