Words of Gratitude
“My soul magnifies the Lord… Let Thy will be done.”
Dear Parishioners of Our Lady of Loretto Parish,
I came to this parish as an instrument of God, carrying in my heart the beautiful words of Blessed Mother Mary in response to the Angel Gabriel:
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38)
Even today, these words continue to linger on my lips and in my heart.
When I received the call from the Archdiocese of Detroit informing me that I would be moving to St. John XXIII Parish, I was surprised. Yet, deep within my heart, I quietly said once again: “Let Thy will be done.”
These words have always given me grace, strength, and courage in the midst of struggles and uncertainties. They have helped me to accept everything as part of God’s loving plan and will for my life.
Since my arrival on November 5, 2024, these past months have been a truly beautiful and grace-filled experience. I have learned so much from both parish communities. I have received your prayers, love, appreciation, kindness, encouragement, and support in countless ways.
I am deeply grateful to each one of you for giving me the opportunity to journey with you in faith and to be part of your lives.
As I now move to another parish assignment, I humbly ask for your continued prayers. Please know that all of you will always be remembered every day in my prayer life and at the altar of the Lord.
St. Teresa of Calcutta once said:
“God has not called me to be successful; He has called me to be faithful.”
These words beautifully reflect my own journey among you. I came not with greatness, but simply with the desire to serve faithfully wherever God sends me.
And as St. Augustine reminds us:
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.”
I carry each one of you in my heart with deep gratitude and affection.
May God bless you and your families abundantly. May He continue to bless our parish communities through the loving intercession of Blessed Mother Mary, Our Lady of Loretto.
I remain in Christ,
Fr. Simon Lobo
Clergy Updates –
Family of Parishes
The following clergy transfers, issued by the Pallottine Provincial, will take effect on June 21, 2026:
Fr. Simon Lobo has been transferred to St. John XXIII Parish.
Fr. Theo D’Cunha has been transferred to St. Valentine Parish.
Fr. Manuel Fernandes has been transferred to Our Lady of Loretto Parish.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Fr. Simon for his dedicated ministry and faithful service to the parishioners of Our Lady of Loretto. His pastoral care, leadership, and support has been a blessing to our community.
As they begin their new assignments, we assure them of our prayers and best wishes. May the Lord continue to bless their ministry and guide them in the service of His people.
Please join us in welcoming Fr. Theo to our Family of Parishes and keeping all our priests in prayer during this time of transition.
Restructuring Updates
Our Lady of Loretto listening sessions will be held on Tuesday, June 9 and Thursday, June 11 from 7 – 9pm in the church.
Frequently Asked Questions regarding listening sessions
Register here to attend a session
Preparing for the listening session: review our parish data
A Prayer for Restructuring the Archdiocese of Detroit
Come, Holy Spirit.
Make your presence known
as we restructure the parishes and ministries
of our Archdiocese.
Be our light on the path we walk together.
Help us hear your voice
in the quiet of our own hearts,
in the wisdom of others,
and in the world around us.
We know you are with us
in every step of the process.
Give us clarity, understanding, and direction.
In all things, help us share the light of your love. Amen.
St. Anne, pray for us.
Blessed Solanus Casey, pray for us.
Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us.
Beginning in November 2025, there will be a
new daily Mass schedule
Monday and Tuesday at Our Lady of Loretto
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at St. Valentine
All Masses are at 8:30 am
“Can you not spend one hour with me?”
Eucharistic Adoration
every Tuesday at OLL
after 8:30 am Mass
until noon
