Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 9:50am - 1:30pm
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In 1890, construction began on what would become the largest Catholic Church in Michigan. Sweetest Heart of Mary is one of the largest Gothic Revival churches in the Midwest, and perhaps the most impressive! The church is constructed of red brick in a cruciform shape with a cross gabled roof. The facade on Russell boasts a rusticated stone lower level with a triple portal, a pointed arch structure, and a stone balustrade atop everything. Two towers fl ank the entrance, topped with identical spires, which are capped with buttresses and detailed with crosses. One of the more “holy cow” stories about Detroit churches involves the founding of Sweetest Heart of Mary, on Russell and Canfi eld streets. Take a guided tour of this magnificent sanctuary, view the amazing stained glass windows created by Detroit Stained Glass Works, learn the vast history, and enjoy lunch on your own after at Amore Da Roma. Detroit's oldest eatery (1890) delivers nostalgia via old-school décor, rich in tradition of family and friends, combined with delicious, traditional Italian fare and great wines
Location:
Birmingham Next