Catholic Church of St. Moses The Black

About this church

St. Moses the Black is a Catholic parish in Detroit, part of the Archdiocese of Detroit and its D4 Mission family of parishes. Sunday Mass is at 10:30 a.m., with weekday Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 a.m. Confession is offered Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. The parish describes its Mass as a mix of festive joy and deep reverence, with music drawn from the Lead Me, Guide Me hymnal that brings the expressive spirituality of the Black church tradition into Catholic liturgy. Sunday services are also streamed online.

First-time visitors who are baptized Catholic or Orthodox are invited to receive Communion, and others may come forward for a blessing by crossing their arms over the chest. A youth ministry holds faith formation gatherings, basketball, retreats, service projects and Youth Masses, and a Thursday Bible study meets at 12:30 p.m. except in July and August. Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. include an hour of Eucharistic Adoration, music and prayer. The parish also hosts food drives, block club meetings and community service projects. The church is at 1125 Oakman Boulevard; confirm times in the weekly bulletin or on the parish website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Mass times, worship style, first-time guidance · Parish overview, address, Mass times · Events, youth ministry, Bible study

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