Parish Preservation
Helping preserve parishes through canonical education and advocacy in the Detroit Area
Our Mission
To safeguard the sacraments & heritage of local parish communities by supporting education, research, and canonical advocacy that strengthens parish life, protects sacred spaces, and ensures the faithful can fully exercise their rights within the Church.
Overview of Activities
The organization is a charitable nonprofit dedicated to preserving the Catholic sacraments, parish life, protecting sacred spaces, and supporting both clergy and parish communities during times of transition, restructuring, or hardship. Our activities focus on education, advocacy, charitable assistance, and access to canonical resources that help the faithful understand and exercise their rights within the Church.
All programs are designed to benefit a broad charitable class, including parishioners, parish communities, and clergy experiencing financial or structural hardship. No services are provided for the private benefit of any specific individual.
Canonical Education & Advocacy Program
We provide educational resources that help parishioners and clergy understand their canonical rights and responsibilities.
Parish Preservation & Sustainability Program
This program supports parish communities to sustain their parishes historically & financially.
Clergy & Parish Hardship Assistance Program
The organization provides needs‑based charitable assistance to clergy experiencing financial hardship, displacement, or sudden loss of income that affects their ability to meet basic living needs.
What can you do?
Donate
The organization is funded through donations from individuals, foundations, and community supporters. No funds are solicited or accepted from canon lawyers or clergy who may benefit from the programs.
Order Kit
If your parish needs canonical resources and education - please order a Preservation Kit to assist in gather facts to seek justice within the Church’s established
process
Complete AoD Survey
Complete the AoD Online Survey understanding its intent and how to structure your reponses
Did you know?
The Faithful have the right and even at times the duty to manifest to the sacred pastors their opinion on matters which pertain to the good of the Church and to make their opinion known to the rest of the Christian faithful -- Canon 212 §3
Help us continue our work
If you know parishes who are interested in pursing justice under canon law have then get in touch!