Deacon Mike is a native of Detroit, and has been married to his best-friend, Karin for over 40 years. They relish in threes … three amazing daughters, three great sons-in-law, and three remarkable grandsons. Deacon Mike graduated from Madonna University, Central Michigan University, and Assumption University (Canada). After attending Sacred Heart Major Seminary, he was ordained by Archbishop Vigneron in 2009. He has been abundantly blessed to serve the communities of St. John the Baptist and St. Mary’s. He has also served as a theology teacher and chaplain at St. Mary Catholic Central High School, as well as a member of the theology faculty at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. Deacon Mike is a member of the formation team for Permanent Deacons for the Archdiocese of Detroit.