All of the parish listening sessions for our planning area (10) have now been completed. Please visit https://restructuring.aod.org/planning-area-10 to access the material that was shared at your parish listening sessions.
Whether or not you attended the listening sessions, you may fill out the anonymous online survey. You can provide feedback on the different models being proposed, including what works well and what does not. You can also rank the models from strongest to weakest, suggest alternative configurations, and provide additional feedback for your planning area.
The survey is open until July 31, 2026.
These revised model options will be shared with priests, deacons, and key parish leaders in the fall of 2026 for further feedback.
For more information, visit restructuring.aod.org
Update from Mar. 20
The Archdiocese of Detroit began a season of intentional renewal in November 2025 through a two-year journey of discernment and planning. We are now in Phase 2: Listening and Refinement.
More than 400 Listening Sessions will take place this spring across the Archdiocese of Detroit, offering parishioners the chance to review draft models, share feedback, and help shape the future of their parish and Planning Area (we are Planning Area 10). Your voice and prayerful input are essential to this process.
Beginning in July 2027, different groups of parishes will form pastorates led by a single pastor and his team. While some communities may merge or buildings may change in purpose, no decisions have been made in advance; outcomes will be shaped by the collective wisdom of the faithful. You are invited to participate, listen, and journey with us as we discern a mission-focused future for our Church in Detroit.
This process will be transparent, collaborative, and grounded in faith. We invite every member of our community to walk with us — shaping a Church that is spiritually alive, geographically connected, and mission-driven. We encourage you to stay informed, share your voice, and join us in this journey. Here, you’ll find updates, resources and opportunities to engage in this historic moment of renewal (we are in Planning Area 10).
The restructuring effort is a proactive step toward a more vibrant and sustainable future. Guided by prayer, discernment, and inclusive dialogue, the focus will be on three pillars: Vibrant Parishes, Flourishing Priests, and a Mission-Ready Church.
