Deo Gratias Ministries Detroit

10/09/2026

CELEBRATING FELICIAN MISSION AND HERITAGE -- We're excited to be the recipient of the generosity of the staff, kids and families at the St. Mary Child Care Center and the St. Joseph Child Care Center, who conducted both a drive to collect much-needed hygiene items for us, as well as Birthday Cake Kits for the children we serve.

What a great way to celebrate Felician Mission & Heritage Week!

10/02/2026

COMING TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY -- Join our Felician-sponsored Ministry partners at Maryville Retreat Center in Holly for a Fall Prayer Walk and Fish Fry. It promises to be an exceptional opportunity for reflection, prayer, fellowship and good food!

In addition, a free-will offering will be taken with the proceeds benefitting Deo Gratias!

You can reserve your spot now by clicking here: https://maryvilleretreatcenter.secure.retreat.guru/program/fall-prayer-walk-and-fish-fry-at-maryville/?form=1&lang=en

Registration is required, and space is limited to 50 guests. The rest of the information is below.

09/28/2026

A QUICK NOTE OF GRATITUDE -- While the final tally is still pending, we wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who made our Be The Light Gala last Thursday such a great success!

Whether you were a sponsor, bought a ticket or two, volunteered, prepared some aspect of our wonderful dinner, donated an item for our silent auction or prayed for the event's success, Deo Gratias is thankful for your kindness and generosity.

Photos from the event will be posted soon, so stay tuned.

09/21/2026

CLOSED THURSDAY -- Due to preparations and set up for our Be The Light Gala, Deo Gratias will be closed on Thursday, September 24.

The Deo Gratias Cafe and Food Pantry will reopen on Friday, September 25 at 10 a.m.

09/16/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED -- Seats are still available if you'd like to attend our Be The Light Gala on Thursday, September 24 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The evening features what promises to be an amazing buffet dinner (with roast beef and chicken prepared in the Encore Catering & Banquet Center - St. Clair Shores, Michigan kitchen of “Chef Bobby” Robert A Nahra), a silent auction, and a celebration of all the Christ-like hospitality Deo Gratias performs to make our northeast Detroit neighborhood a better place.

Get your tickets now for the event here: https://www.dgmdetroit.org/events-1 (and it's never too late to tell a friend!)

Thanks to our Lantern Sponsors: Felician Sisters of North America, Felician Services Inc, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Marina & John Bebes, Encore Catering & Banquet Center, and Angels, Saints & Stuff for their generous support of Be The Light!

09/09/2026

TIME IS RUNNING OUT -- We need to hear from you this week if you'd like to attend our Be The Light Gala on Thursday, September 24 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The evening features what promises to be an amazing buffet dinner (with roast beef and chicken prepared in the Encore Catering & Banquet Center - St. Clair Shores, Michigan kitchen of “Chef Bobby” Robert A Nahra), a growing silent auction, and a celebration of all the Christ-like hospitality Deo Gratias performs to make our northeast Detroit neighborhood a better place.

Get your tickets now for the event here: https://www.dgmdetroit.org/events-1 (and tell a friend!)

Thanks to our Lantern Sponsors: Felician Sisters of North America, Felician Services Inc, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Marina & John Bebes, Encore Catering & Banquet Center, and Angels, Saints & Stuff for their generous support of Be The Light!

08/26/2026

THIS CAN BE YOURS -- Coming up September 24, our Be The Light Gala features a silent auction that includes this amazing work of art of Blessed Solanus Casey created in the ceramic studios of Pewabic Pottery and donated by the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.

The evening also features a buffet dinner (with roast beef and chicken prepared in the Encore Catering & Banquet Center - St. Clair Shores, Michigan kitchen of “Chef Bobby” Robert A Nahra) and a celebration of all the Christ-like hospitality Deo Gratias performs to make our northeast Detroit neighborhood a better place.

Get your tickets now for the event here: https://www.dgmdetroit.org/events-1 (and tell a friend!)

Thanks to our Lantern Sponsors: Felician Sisters of North America, Felician Services Inc, Marina & John Bebes, and Angels, Saints & Stuff for their generous support of Be The Light!

08/25/2026

THANK YOU -- We appreciate the coverage Deo Gratias recently received from Detroit Catholic on Brother Gary Wegner joining our Board of Directors. Brother Gary is Executive Director of our fantastic partner, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.

You can read the story here: https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/capuchin-bro-gary-wegner-joins-board-of-directors-for-deo-gratias-ministries

The relationship between Deo Gratias Ministries and the Capuchins began in 2022, after Bro. Wegner and Bro. Steven Kropp, OFM Cap., met the sisters at the Archdiocese of Detroit's Mission Expo.

08/21/2026

LISTEN TODAY - In the noon hour, Deo Gratias will be featured on Ave Maria Radio 990 AM in the Detroit area on the "Epiphany" program hosted by Vanessa Denha Garmo.

Both our Executive Director Bob Sadler and Brother Gary Wegner, Executive Director of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and new Deo Gratias board member, will be guests on the program discussing our programs and the partnership between our two ministries serving Detroiters in need.

Click here to listen live: https://www.avemariaradio.net/ (JUST ADDED - the link to the podcast version is now in the comments!)

08/19/2026

PAULA IS BACK -- Local For Paula Tutman, who many of you remember from her years as a popular reporter at WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit, reprises her role Thursday, September 24 as mistress of ceremonies for Deo Gratias' annual fundraiser, the Be The Light Gala!

This exciting evening will feature dinner (with roast beef and chicken prepared in the Encore Catering & Banquet Center - St. Clair Shores, Michigan kitchen of “Chef Bobby” Robert A Nahra), silent and live auctions, and a celebration of all the Christ-like hospitality Deo Gratias performs to make their neighborhood a better place.

You can get more information and buy tickets for the event here: https://www.dgmdetroit.org/events-1

Thanks to our Lantern Sponsors: Felician Sisters of North America, Felician Services Inc, Marina & John Bebes, and Angels, Saints & Stuff for their generous support of Be The Light!