Eight members of the lay faithful were bestowed with papal honors in recognition for their dedication to building up the kingdom of God in southeast Michigan.

During a solemn vespers service in Sacred Heart Major Seminary’s chapel, Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger and Archbishop-emeritus Allen H. Vigneron bestowed the Order of St. Sylvester and the Order of St. Gregory the Great, pontifical equestrian orders, in recognition of their contributions to the Church.

Lory McGlinnen, Kathleen McCann and Mary Erdman were named Dames of the Order of St. Sylvester; Michael Trueman, Michael Vlasic, Paul Propson and Thomas Van Dusen were named Knights of the Order of St. Sylvester, and Isaiah (Ike) McKinnon was named a Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great.

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Papal honors bestowed on eight laity for service to the Church in Detroit - Detroit Catholic

Orders of St. Sylvester and St. Gregory the Great honor lay faithful who have served the Catholic Church with distinction