From Veronica's Desk: Dear Friends in Christ, I hope you are enjoying the beautiful fall weather and the vibrant colors of the season. I am happy to share that my recent visit with my siblings in California filled both my heart and spirit. We had the opportunity to spend time outdoors, enjoy God's creation, and simply be together. I am very grateful to God for that blessing.

From Veronica's Desk: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Many of you know how much I love praying the Rosary. It has been one of the most powerful weapons and a source of blessings in my life. For that reason, October, the month of the Holy Rosary, is one of my favorite months, along with the crisp weather and beautiful fall colors, of course! Another saint who holds a special place in my family’s life is St. Thérèse of Lisieux, known as the “Little Flower”...

From Veronica's Desk: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, August was a busy month, but also a very rewarding one. I had the privilege of serving at Jesus' Deaf Crew alongside Fr. Mike and four dedicated staff members. We welcomed 23 participants from both Michigan and beyond. The beautiful weather, inspiring fellowship...

From Veronica's Desk: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we enter August, our Deaf Catholic community continues to be blessed with opportunities for service, fellowship, and worship. From July 31 through August 7, I will be serving with Jesus' Deaf CREW, followed by Volunteers' Week from August 10-14. Please keep all participants, volunteers, and leaders in your prayers as we share our faith and gifts with others.

From Veronica's Desk: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence. This is a great chance to thank God for all the blessings He has given us and our country. Most importantly, we should think about the true freedom we have because of Jesus’ sacrifice. Through His cross, we are free from sin and have received the Holy Spirit, which helps us participate in building...

From Veronica's Desk: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, On June 11, 2026, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (USCCB, n.d.). Parishes across the country are invited to join in this special moment of prayer.

Dear Detroit Catholic Deaf Community, As we continue to celebrate the Easter Season and prepare for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, I hope you are enjoying the beautiful spring weather—the longer days and the changes in nature. These moments remind us of how beautiful God’s creation is and how perfect His plans for us are. Just as there are seasons of the year, we also experience seasons in our personal, family, and professional lives.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We start April with the Holy Week—a time to commemorate Jesus' passion, death, and resurrection. A time for reflection and of thanksgiving for the beautiful gifts Jesus' sacrifice brought to each of us, especially the Eucharist and eternal life in heaven! Here is the Holy Week calendar to accompany Jesus and our faith family, during this Holy season:

Dear Friends in Christ, By now, many of you have purchased your ticket for our Lenten Retreat with Fr. Mike Depcik on Saturday, March 7, at the Blessed Solanus Casey Center. Fr. Mike will also teach Catholic Faith 101 at SJDC on Friday, March 6—please see the flyer for details. And believe it or not, he will celebrate Sunday Mass for us at both locations on March 8! Don't miss these chances to grow in faith, celebrate the Sacraments, and enjoy Fr. Mike's warm presence.

Dear Friends in Christ, In February, we recall Joseph and Mary presenting Jesus in the temple, where Simeon and Anna, guided by the Holy Spirit, recognized Him as the Savior. Their faith reminds us to trust God and remain open to His Spirit. As we begin this month and walk together through the Archdiocese of Detroit's (AOD) restructuring, let us pray for the same faith. I invite you to light a candle on February 2 and pray for your personal intentions, our Catholic Deaf Community, and the AOD's restructuring process.

I hope you had a wonderful, faith-filled Christmas and continue to reflect on the blessings of 2025. I pray that God blesses you and your loved ones with joy, peace, love, and health—the gifts only Jesus can give! Last year, I learned from a Mel Robbins podcast to look back at my phone’s photo albums and reflect on the people and moments that shaped my year. Her advice?

Dear Friends in Christ, As we enter the beautiful season of Advent and prepare our hearts for the coming of our Savior, we give thanks for the blessings of this past year and look forward with hope to the joy of Christmas and the promise of a new year...

Dear members of the Detroit Catholic Deaf Community, The vibrant colors of fall and the shorter days in November serve as a reminder that the seasons are changing. In our Catholic Church, November is the ideal time to reflect, remember, and be thankful...

Dear friends in Christ, We are officially in the Fall season, and we can already feel the crisp air, see the shorter days and see the leaves changing colors. I prefer bright and longer days, but I appreciate the reminder of how important light is in our lives...

Dear friends in Christ, Back to school means St. John's Deaf Center is back to its regular schedule with Children's Liturgy on Sundays, Catholic Faith 101, Adoration, regular lunch service on Tuesdays and more! I look forward to seeing you more often now that we return to regular operational hours after the week of Labor Day Day Weekend.

Dear friends in Christ, On August 15, we commemorate the Assumption of Mary to Heaven. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states (CCC96), "Finally the Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all stain of original sin, when the course of her earthly life was finished, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, and exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things, so that she might be the more fully conformed to her Son, the Lord of lords and conqueror of sin and death."

Dear friends in Christ, The Feast of St. James (pictured on top) is on July 25. According to the Scriptures, St. James was among the first apostles to join Jesus, along with his brother John, the Beloved. He was one of the three apostles (along with John and Peter) who were present at three special events in Jesus' life: the resurrection of the daughter of Jairus, the Transfiguration, and the agony of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Dear friends in Christ, Thank you for praying for my pilgrimage to Fatima and Santiago de Compostela. I will remember it as an exciting, faith-filled, yet challenging physical experience. I pray that I continue to bear fruit from this blessed and humbling pilgrimage. One of the most potent and exciting experiences was arriving in Santiago de Compostela on May 8, the second day of the Conclave to elect the new Pope.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Alleluia! He is Risen! As we continue to celebrate Easter, we are reminded through Jesus that we will enjoy eternal life. As we continue to celebrate the Eastern Season, I pray that we keep the healthy habits we created during the Lenten Season and continue to work on renewing ourselves through God's help.

Dear Catholic Deaf Community, When you read this, Easter will be a few weeks away. I pray that we all have a transformative Lenten Season and remain hopeful about the gift of eternal life through Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection.