75th Anniversary
Since the laying of our cornerstone, the Church of the Divine Child has been dedicated to bringing people closer to the Lord and encouraging our parishioners to answer the call to holiness. Now, as we celebrate our Diamond Jubilee, we are thrilled to mark 75 years of mission and ministry!
Thank you to all who joined us at our 75th anniversary celebration!
On Sunday, June 29 we joyfully celebrated our 75th Anniversary Mass. It was a blessing to see so many members of our parish family come together to be a part of this milestone.
Thank you to Bishop Quinn for concelebrating Mass and reminding us to open the latch of our faith, because the real treasure lies within. Let us not let that latch grow rusty, but use it often and share the gift of faith with others. Here’s to 75 years on mission and many, many more to come! We look forward to continuing the festivities together throughout this special 75th year.
For those that could not make it to our 75th Anniversary Mass in person, celebrate with us by watching the livestream!
Thank you to all who joined us at our 75th anniversary celebration!
On Sunday, June 29 we joyfully celebrated our 75th Anniversary Mass. It was a blessing to see so many members of our parish family come together to be a part of this milestone.
Thank you to Bishop Quinn for concelebrating Mass and reminding us to open the latch of our faith, because the real treasure lies within. Let us not let that latch grow rusty, but use it often and share the gift of faith with others. Here’s to 75 years on mission and many, many more to come! We look forward to continuing the festivities together throughout this special 75th year.
For those that could not make it to our 75th Anniversary Mass in person, celebrate with us by watching the livestream!
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Parish History
1950
Church of the Divine Child founded by Archdiocese of Detroit
Fr. Weier named Pastor
1951
The Church Bulletin, "The Infant", Debuts
1953
Divine Child Elementary School established.
Opened with 280 students
1954
First Mass in Convent Chapel
1958
Opening of Divine Child High School
1959
First football game for High School Head Coach Tony Versaci
1962
Fr. Weier named Monsignor. Groundbreaking for Church of the Divine Child.
1962
First Divine Child High School graduation with 69 Students
1963
New Rectory Completed
Stations of the Cross Erected
1964
Falcon Cheering Section
1965
Installation of Summer Shrine of Christ and Children
1966
Construction of High School Auditorium
1975
Divine Child celebrates 25 Years!
1976
Fr. Kucyk named Pastor
1979
Hollander Drive changed to Herbert Weier Drive
1980
Msgr. Weier celebrates 50th Anniversary of Ordination
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1982
Fr. Kucyk celebrates 25th Anniversary of Ordination
1990
Fr. Kucyk named Monsignor
1994
Gathering Room added to Church
1995
Baptismal Font installed in Gathering Room
1997
Challenge 21 Capital Campaign
1998
Choir loft expanded and organ pipes exposed
1999
Perpetual Adoration Chapel Opens
2000
The Church celebrates its Golden Jubilee with Cardinal Maida
2000
New fish pond and addition of St. Francis Statue
2003
50th Anniversary of Divine Child Elementary School
2007
Father Bilot named Pastor
2008
50th Anniversary of Divine Child High School
2010
Bernardine Franciscan Learning Center Renovated and Blessed
2011
Beatification of Pope John Paul II
2012
Renovated and Rebuilt Organ and Pipes
2013
Papal Inauguration of Pope Francis
2015
Renovated High School Auditorium
2016
Divine Child Alumni Athletic Complex completed and Blessed
2017
Fr. Bilot Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Ordination
2017
Science Labs and Addition Completed