Church
 |
Church |
 |
 | ||
|
Staff |
|
| ||
|
Christian Services |
|
| ||
|
Contact Church |
|
| ||
|
Liturgy Schedule |
|
| ||
|
Religious Education |
|
| ||
|
School |
|
| ||
|
Youth Group |
|
| ||
|
Hurricane Club |
|
|
MONSIGNOR JOHN P. ZENZ
Ordained July 1, 1978, Monsignor Zenz currently serves as Pastor of Holy Name Parish in
Monsignor Zenz received a doctorate in spiritual theology from the
From 1982 through 2005, Monsignor was a weekend associate at Holy Name Parish in
Monsignor has extensive experience in working with the Catholic Television Network of Detroit, with the writing of the Jubilee 2000 Archdiocesan spiritual renewal program, and has been a frequent presenter in the popular Theology on Tap series since 1999.
MICHAEL J. McKALE, DEACON
Michael McKale was born in Dayton, Ohio, and attended the University of Dayton where he received a degree in Electrical Engineering. His J.D. degree was earned at the Salmon P. Chase School of Law. Retiring after 40 years with GM/Delphi, he currently is the Director of the Permanent Deaconate for the Archdiocese of Detroit. He and his wife, Joyce, are the parents of five children. Michael was ordained to the Permanent Deaconate on October 19, 1985. His ministry as Permanent Deacon includes conducting various liturgical services such as Eucharistic Celebrations, Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, and Devotions.
MARY A. PINEAU, PASTORAL ASSOCIATE
Originally from Berkley, Michigan, Mary grew up in LaSalette Parish and attended Mercy College of Detroit where she received a B.A. in Home Economics. She taught high school classes in Family Life, Sociology, and Religion in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Saginaw. She has an M.A. in Family Study from Michigan State University.
In 1971 Mary moved to eastern Kentucky and helped to develop St. Vincent’s Mission and an Appalachian Craft cottage industry for low-income people. Also she aided in the formation of several community development groups, taught at a local Community College, did consultant work at senior citizen centers in a five county area of Kentucky, and authored a book on the history of a coal mining community.
Mary has been with Holy Name since 1983 and is Coordinator of Christian Services.
MARY MORIAN, DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Mary develops and directs educational programs for children and adults. Her studies have been at Marygrove, Mercy College of Detroit, Wayne State University, and Sacred Heart Seminary.
Mary taught 6th grade at Our Lady Queen of Angels in Detroit, and 7th and 8th grades in Our Lady of LaSalette in Berkley. She later taught at DeLaSalle Collegiate, now located in Warren.
Mary has been with Holy Name’s Religious Education program since 1980, and has been Director of Religious Education since 1985. She also coordinates education programs for adults of the parish.
SISTER SHIRLEE HOSKI, PASTORAL ASSOCIATE
Sister Shirlee Hoski is a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Third Order of St. Francis. Her studies have been at St. John’s College, Cleveland Institute of Music, Wayne State University and Westminster Choir College, Princeton. Teaching experiences have included both the private and the public school districts in Ohio and Michigan.
Sister Shirlee is Pastoral Associate for Liturgy and Director of Music.
MARY ANN GRADY, PRINCIPAL OF HOLY NAME SCHOOL
Mary Ann Grady has been in Catholic Education since 1972 as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in elementary education from Wayne State University where she also did graduate course-work in teaching reading. Her Masters Degree in Education Administration is from Saginaw Valley State University.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF HOLY NAME PARISH
1918 On May 12, a small group assembled in the second floor dance hall of the Johnson-Shaw Building on Woodward near Maple. Father John F. Needham, Pastor of St. Mary's Parish in Royal Oak had traveled by trolley to be celebrant of the Mass. During the next few years young people gathered at catechism classes at the home of T.J. Griffin on Greenwood. Other meetings took place at the home of John Glendon. In July, 1918, a 300 foot lot at the corner of Woodland and Harmon was designated as a site for a church, school, convent and rectory. In the following year Father Maurice Chawke succeeded Father Needham at St. Mary's. He continued to minister to the people of the "Birmingham Mission."
1921 With the appointment of the Reverend William W. Ryan, as its first pastor, the Mission became a Parish under the title of Holy Name. Its boundaries included Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills. In November work was begun on a church building, designed by the architectural firm of Arthur Des Rosiers.
1922 On April 30th the new church, a Spanish style structure - 30' by 80' - was dedicated.
1928 The first section of the school and convent for I.H.M. nuns were completed.
1931 The parish was divided to provide for the erection of St. Hugo's Parish in Bloomfield Hills. The second pastor of Holy Name, Father James Cotter, was appointed. Father Alex Brunet became its first assistant pastor. It was at this time that the church was extended by 20 feet.
1940 Father David Duncan became Pastor. He modified and beautified the church building. A home on Woodland, where the parish hall now stands, was purchased for a rectory. The old rectory at the corner of Woodland and Harmon was used for a kindergarten, a place for babysitting during Sunday Masses, for meetings, and for religious instruction. The parish paper, entitled The Spotlight, after the spotlight that illumined the colorful cross over the front door of the church, was started by the assistant pastor, Father Ralph Barton.
1946 The parish celebrated its 25th Anniversary.
1950 An addition to the school is completed.
1951 The convent is enlarged by the addition of a second building connected to the original structure by a breezeway.
1952 Monsignor Carroll F. Deadly was named pastor. Sunday Masses at this time were held in the school gym and in the church. Plans for a new and larger church are begun.
1953 Monsignor Eugene E. Paddock is appointed Pastor of Holy Name Parish.
1954 Construction of a new church, designed by George Diehl and Associated, is begun.
1955 The present church building, with seating for 900, is dedicated by Edward Cardinal Mooney.
1957 The church is embellished by stained glass windows, mosaics and other artistic works. Six classrooms are added to the school.
1961 Three classrooms, a library and a boys' locker room are added to the school and the cafeteria is enlarged.
1971 Father Bernard Harrington is appointed Coadjutor Pastor.
1976 Father Robert E. Burke is appointed Pastor.
1984 Liturgical renovation of the church is completed in time for Christmas services.
1991 Expansion of parish facilities.
1992 Dedication of newer parish facilities: Chapel, Parish Hall, Meeting Rooms, Gathering Space, Offices, Parking Lot, Elevators, Landscaping.
1996 75th Anniversary Celebration of Holy Name Parish.
2000 Updating of the Church facilities.
2002 Addition of a new Parish Meeting Room and a Media Center for Holy Name School.
2003 Father Robert E. Burke died in March after serving as pastor of Holy Name Parish for 26 1/2 years. Father Raymond J. Sayers is welcomed as Holy Name's new pastor in July.
2005 After 23 years as Weekend Associate, Msgr. John Zenz leaves Holy Name to become an Episcopal Vicar for the Archdiocese of Detroit.
2008 Father Raymond Sayers retires after 5 years at Holy Name. Msgr. John Zenz is appointed the new Pastor of Holy Name in June while still continuing his appointment as Episcopal Vicar of the Northwest Region for the Archdiocese of Detroit.