1 CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH
20800 Grand River
Detroit, MI 48219
Grand River Avenue cut through farmland and wilderness from Redford to Brighton when Christ the King was founded in 1927. About 300 families joined the parish and held their first mass in Redford High School. Construction of a temporary multi-purpose building began in 1928 but, due to the Great Depression it took a decade to raise enough funds to complete the church.
By 1932, they built a second temporary church “brick by brick, with their own hands.” The first building still stands, now incorporated into the school which opened on September 12, 1938. Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters from Monroe rose to the challenge of teaching 134 students. In addition to teaching in the school, the sisters and parish volunteers reached out to the larger community. They organized a catechism brigade to teach boys at the Wayne County Training School for Delinquent Youth in Northville. The school remained under the direction of IHM Sisters for decades. In 1947, the school, a convent for 16 IHM Sisters, and a third “temporary” basement church were completed.
The permanent church was dedicated in 1962, and the basement was converted into a social hall. Following the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), Christ the King underwent unprecedented changes in the liturgy and pastors governance. To prepare for increased lay leadership, a parish council, countless committees and commissions were established. There were human relations action groups, block clubs, alliances with neighboring Protestant churches and ecumenical food programs. In the summer of 1980 the pastoral staff was expanded to include religious sisters and lay ministers.
In 2009, Christ the King territory was expanded to include districts that had been served by the closed churches St. Monica, St. Christine and St. Gemma. St. Christine Christian Services continues to respond to the needs of the community, especially in the Brightmoor district with the Soup Kitchen, Pantry, Warming Center, Parolee Re-entry Program and St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Christ the King School is one of the few remaining K-8 Catholic parish schools in Detroit. The Pic-Kell Scholarship continues to provide tuition grants to needy children living in the community.
20800 Grand River
Detroit, MI 48219
Grand River Avenue cut through farmland and wilderness from Redford to Brighton when Christ the King was founded in 1927. About 300 families joined the parish and held their first mass in Redford High School. Construction of a temporary multi-purpose building began in 1928 but, due to the Great Depression it took a decade to raise enough funds to complete the church.
By 1932, they built a second temporary church “brick by brick, with their own hands.” The first building still stands, now incorporated into the school which opened on September 12, 1938. Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters from Monroe rose to the challenge of teaching 134 students. In addition to teaching in the school, the sisters and parish volunteers reached out to the larger community. They organized a catechism brigade to teach boys at the Wayne County Training School for Delinquent Youth in Northville. The school remained under the direction of IHM Sisters for decades. In 1947, the school, a convent for 16 IHM Sisters, and a third “temporary” basement church were completed.
The permanent church was dedicated in 1962, and the basement was converted into a social hall. Following the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), Christ the King underwent unprecedented changes in the liturgy and pastors governance. To prepare for increased lay leadership, a parish council, countless committees and commissions were established. There were human relations action groups, block clubs, alliances with neighboring Protestant churches and ecumenical food programs. In the summer of 1980 the pastoral staff was expanded to include religious sisters and lay ministers.
In 2009, Christ the King territory was expanded to include districts that had been served by the closed churches St. Monica, St. Christine and St. Gemma. St. Christine Christian Services continues to respond to the needs of the community, especially in the Brightmoor district with the Soup Kitchen, Pantry, Warming Center, Parolee Re-entry Program and St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Christ the King School is one of the few remaining K-8 Catholic parish schools in Detroit. The Pic-Kell Scholarship continues to provide tuition grants to needy children living in the community.
2 CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH
20800 Grand River
Detroit, MI 48219
Grand River Avenue cut through farmland and wilderness from Redford to Brighton when Christ the King was founded in 1927. About 300 families joined the parish and held their first mass in Redford High School. Construction of a temporary multi-purpose building began in 1928 but, due to the Great Depression it took a decade to raise enough funds to complete the church.
By 1932, they built a second temporary church “brick by brick, with their own hands.” The first building still stands, now incorporated into the school which opened on September 12, 1938. Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters from Monroe rose to the challenge of teaching 134 students. In addition to teaching in the school, the sisters and parish volunteers reached out to the larger community. They organized a catechism brigade to teach boys at the Wayne County Training School for Delinquent Youth in Northville. The school remained under the direction of IHM Sisters for decades. In 1947, the school, a convent for 16 IHM Sisters, and a third “temporary” basement church were completed.
The permanent church was dedicated in 1962, and the basement was converted into a social hall. Following the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), Christ the King underwent unprecedented changes in the liturgy and pastors governance. To prepare for increased lay leadership, a parish council, countless committees and commissions were established. There were human relations action groups, block clubs, alliances with neighboring Protestant churches and ecumenical food programs. In the summer of 1980 the pastoral staff was expanded to include religious sisters and lay ministers.
In 2009, Christ the King territory was expanded to include districts that had been served by the closed churches St. Monica, St. Christine and St. Gemma. St. Christine Christian Services continues to respond to the needs of the community, especially in the Brightmoor district with the Soup Kitchen, Pantry, Warming Center, Parolee Re-entry Program and St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Christ the King School is one of the few remaining K-8 Catholic parish schools in Detroit. The Pic-Kell Scholarship continues to provide tuition grants to needy children living in the community.
20800 Grand River
Detroit, MI 48219
Grand River Avenue cut through farmland and wilderness from Redford to Brighton when Christ the King was founded in 1927. About 300 families joined the parish and held their first mass in Redford High School. Construction of a temporary multi-purpose building began in 1928 but, due to the Great Depression it took a decade to raise enough funds to complete the church.
By 1932, they built a second temporary church “brick by brick, with their own hands.” The first building still stands, now incorporated into the school which opened on September 12, 1938. Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters from Monroe rose to the challenge of teaching 134 students. In addition to teaching in the school, the sisters and parish volunteers reached out to the larger community. They organized a catechism brigade to teach boys at the Wayne County Training School for Delinquent Youth in Northville. The school remained under the direction of IHM Sisters for decades. In 1947, the school, a convent for 16 IHM Sisters, and a third “temporary” basement church were completed.
The permanent church was dedicated in 1962, and the basement was converted into a social hall. Following the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), Christ the King underwent unprecedented changes in the liturgy and pastors governance. To prepare for increased lay leadership, a parish council, countless committees and commissions were established. There were human relations action groups, block clubs, alliances with neighboring Protestant churches and ecumenical food programs. In the summer of 1980 the pastoral staff was expanded to include religious sisters and lay ministers.
In 2009, Christ the King territory was expanded to include districts that had been served by the closed churches St. Monica, St. Christine and St. Gemma. St. Christine Christian Services continues to respond to the needs of the community, especially in the Brightmoor district with the Soup Kitchen, Pantry, Warming Center, Parolee Re-entry Program and St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Christ the King School is one of the few remaining K-8 Catholic parish schools in Detroit. The Pic-Kell Scholarship continues to provide tuition grants to needy children living in the community.
Christ the King