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‘Innovative partnership’ will secure future of Ste. Anne, preserve basilica for generations

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  • MICHAEL STECHSCHULTE Reprinted from Detroit Catholic
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A new nonprofit, The Catholic Initiative, will undertake $30M ‘complete rehabilitation’ of historic church, establish $20M endowment 

DETROIT — One of Michigan’s oldest and most historically significant Catholic churches, the Basilica of Ste. Anne in southwest Detroit, will be preserved for generations to come thanks to a “transformative partnership” between Ste. Anne Parish and The Catholic Initiative, a new nonprofit created by the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation. 

As part of the partnership, The Catholic Initiative will embark upon a $30 million rehabilitation of the historic basilica and its property, as well as create a $20 million endowment to provide for future capital needs and operational support in perpetuity, including repairs, routine maintenance, and the financial support of an on-site priest. 

Msgr. Charles Kosanke, rector of the Basilica of Ste. Anne, announced the partnership to Ste. Anne parishioners during Masses on March 9. The Archdiocese of Detroit and The Catholic Initiative jointly announced the initiative to media the same afternoon. 

Built in 1886, the Basilica of Ste. Anne — the eighth church structure in the history of Detroit’s original and founding parish — is an architectural icon in the city, overlooking the Detroit River near the Ambassador Bridge and serving as a place of welcome and worship for Catholics and others for generations.

However, like many historic churches, decades of wear and tear on the basilica’s aging infrastructure have resulted in millions of dollars in maintenance and renovation needs, creating an unsustainable burden on the parish. 

“Due to the Basilica’s age and significance, Ste. Anne Parish would have needed to enter a state of perpetual fundraising, often at the expense of its missionary efforts, to undertake the extensive renovations and costly maintenance work required,” Detroit Archbishop ​Emeritus ​Allen H. Vigneron​ ​said in a media release. 

Msgr. Charles Kosanke, rector of the Basilica of Ste. Anne, offers Communion to a parishioner during a Mass at the basilica. Msgr. Kosanke announced the parish’s partnership with The Catholic Initiative during Masses the weekend of March 9. (Photo by Matthew Rich | Special to Detroit Catholic)
Msgr. Charles Kosanke, rector of the Basilica of Ste. Anne, offers Communion to a parishioner during a Mass at the basilica. Msgr. Kosanke announced the parish’s partnership with The Catholic Initiative during Masses the weekend of March 9. (Photo by Matthew Rich | Special to Detroit Catholic)

As part of the Vatican-approved partnership, ownership of the church building and campus will shift to a newly formed 501c3 organization created for the sole purpose of preserving the historic basilica and property, with The Catholic Initiative assuming all responsibility for ongoing maintenance and renovation. 

The shared vision of the partnership protects and ensures Ste. Anne Parish’s future, with the parish retaining “exclusive and permanent rights to use the property as a Catholic church and basilica,” expressed through a 200-year renewable lease. 

The Pulte Family Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic organization run by the family of the late homebuilder and philanthropist William J. Pulte, supports a variety of charitable and humanitarian causes led by nonprofit and educational institutions in Metro Detroit and across the world. 

Pulte, a native of southeast Michigan, was a devoted Catholic family man in addition to his work building and managing PulteGroup Inc., which has built more than 750,000 homes since its founding. Throughout his lifetime, Pulte donated hundreds of millions of dollars — often anonymously — to Catholic churches and charitable causes. One such example was the Angel Fund, which helped inner-city parishes assist struggling families by paying basic living expenses. Pulte died in 2018 at the age of 85.

Kevin Doyle, president of The Catholic Initiative and chief operating officer of the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation, said Pulte’s legacy of service continues to inspire the foundation’s efforts. 

“The Foundation was built on the ethos of ‘to whom much is given, much will be required,’ and a commitment to embodying an entrepreneurial spirit — finding new ways to solve challenges,” Doyle said in a news release announcing The Catholic Initiative. “The Catholic Initiative honors that ethos by pioneering a new model of investing in vibrant churches, schools, and parishes in underserved communities, ensuring their long-term sustainability. This model frees religious leaders and Catholic educators from their financial burdens and allows them to focus on their true mission: serving their parishioners and students.” 

Doyle said the partnership with Ste. Anne — one of the first projects undertaken by The Catholic Initiative — will allow Detroit’s founding parish to move forward as a beacon of hope to the community, with its long-term future secure. 

“Ste. Anne is more than a building; it is a community hub, a town within a city,” Doyle said. “This innovative partnership ensures the Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit, a cornerstone of the community for 200 years, will continue to thrive for generations to come. 

“To our knowledge, this is the first time in United States history that the Vatican has approved a shift in ownership of a parish church to a dedicated nonprofit,” Doyle continued. “We are pioneering a new model of investing in vibrant churches, schools, and parishes, securing their long-term viability and strengthening their ability to serve their communities. We hope we can shift the conversation for priests and parishioners — from one of constant fundraising to one of renewal, sustainability, and the needs of the community.” 

​​Archbishop Vigneron expressed his gratitude for the foundation’s partnership, which he called a creative solution to the struggle many inner-city parishes face with rising maintenance costs.​ He noted that ​​the​ partnership will allow the Basilica of Ste. Anne to focus on ministry and outreach to its southwest Detroit community, free from the struggle of constant repair, maintenance and fundraising.

“I am deeply grateful to the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation and The Catholic Initiative for answering the call to help preserve the Basilica and thereby strengthen the parish’s ability to further its missionary presence in the community,” Archbishop Vigneron said.

Archbishop-designate Edward J. Weisenburger, who will succeed Archbishop Vigneron as archbishop of Detroit on March 18, also expressed his “enthusiastic” support of the effort. 

“I am both honored and inspired to continue the legacy of Archbishop Vigneron’s leadership through my support of this partnership between Ste. Anne Parish and the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation. It is a remarkable example of how creative and faithful stewardship can ensure the preservation of our sacred heritage while advancing our mission,” Archbishop-designate Weisenburger said. “I look forward to seeing this collaboration bear fruit for the glory of God and provide the resources needed to sustain the Basilica of Ste. Anne for generations to come.” 

Founded in 1701, Ste. Anne is the second-oldest continually operating Catholic parish in the United States. Over the centuries, the community has grown and changed many times. Today, the parish community serves a largely Hispanic population, with robust ministries and liturgies throughout the week in both English and Spanish. In 2020, Pope Francis elevated the historic church to the status of a minor basilica. 

In recent years, the parish has raised significant funds to undertake long-overdue repair projects, including a $5 million restoration of the basilica’s two historic steeples in 2023. 

The partnership with The Catholic Initiative protects Ste. Anne Parish’s exclusive future use of the basilica and property — including for parish events, liturgies, charitable programs and other activities — for the next two centuries and beyond. 

Members of the parish and community celebrate the feast of Ste. Anne at the Basilica of Ste. Anne in southwest Detroit on July 26, 2021. (Photo by Valaurian Waller | Detroit Catholic)
Members of the parish and community celebrate the feast of Ste. Anne at the Basilica of Ste. Anne in southwest Detroit on July 26, 2021. (Photo by Valaurian Waller | Detroit Catholic)

The Catholic Initiative and Ste. Anne Parish will work together to restore the basilica and campus over three years. In addition to a complete rehabilitation of the church and property, the $30 million project will include a new outdoor pavilion, enhanced walkways, landscaping and lighting, and a prayer wall. A $20 million endowment will also secure the basilica’s future preservation, as well as operational needs.

According to the ​archdiocesan ​news release, “a significant part of the restoration funding will come from a $111 million commitment the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation announced today toward providing funding for its ‘Legacy of Hope’ Projects,” with the remaining funds raised from donors across the United States.

The restoration of the Basilica of Ste. Anne is one of three “flagship projects” being undertaken by The Catholic Initiative. The nonprofit also is working to secure the property ownership of Chicago’s oldest all-girls Catholic high school, Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart, and to establish an endowment for the school’s long-term viability, as well as to establish an endowment to support Bulldog Catholic, the campus ministry program led by Fr. Mike Schmitz. 

Fr. Schmitz, a widely known speaker and host of Ascension’s “Bible in a Year” and “Catechism in a Year” podcasts, has joined the board of directors of The Catholic Initiative. 

“I was deeply inspired by the vision and innovation behind The Catholic Initiative,” Fr. Schmitz said. “This model isn’t just about financial support, it’s about unleashing the full potential of Catholic churches, schools, and parishes. Many Catholic communities are vibrant and alive with faith, they just need the resources to thrive for generations. I felt called to be part of something that can truly transform the future of the Catholic faith.” 

The nonprofit said two other Midwest projects are in development and will be announced in the coming months. 

In the Archdiocese of Detroit, the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation also owns St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, which formerly served as St. John’s Provincial Seminary and still includes a functioning Catholic worship space, Saints Mary and Joseph Chapel, for which the Archdiocese of Detroit has an exclusive lease.

Announcing the initiative to parishioners after Mass on March 9, Msgr. Kosanke said after years of attempting to raise the necessary funds to restore Ste. Anne, it was clear “we needed a miracle to be able to restore this church.”

“I’m here to announce today that we received a miracle,” Msgr. Kosanke said, leading applause from the congregation. 

“Today, with this announcement, Ste. Anne is blessed to move forward into the future with a firm financial foundation, thanks to the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation and its new Catholic Initiative,” Msgr. Kosanke said. “With God’s blessing and a lot of hard work, their hope is to help other parishes like Ste. Anne all over the United States.”

“Finally, I want to thank almighty God for bringing us the people that we need to restore this church and to keep it open for many generations to come.”

Una innovadora alianza garantizará el futuro de Ste. Anne y preservará la basílica para las generaciones futuras

La Iniciativa Católica, una nueva organización sin fines de lucro, llevará a cabo una obra de $30 millones para restaurar la histórica iglesia y creará un fondo de $20 millones

DETROIT – Una de las iglesias católicas más antiguas y significativas de Michigan, la Basilica of Ste. Anne, en el suroeste de Detroit, será preservada para las futuras generaciones gracias a una “alianza transformadora” entre la Ste. Anne Parish y The Catholic Initiative, una nueva organización sin fines de lucro creada por la Pulte Family Charitable Foundation.

Como parte de esta alianza, la Iniciativa Católica emprenderá una obra de $30 millones para restaurar la histórica basílica y su propiedad, además de crear un fondo de $20 millones para cubrir futuras necesidades financieras y operativas a largo plazo, incluyendo reparaciones, mantenimiento de rutina y el apoyo financiero de un sacerdote en la parroquia.

El 9 de marzo, Mons. Charles Kosanke, rector de la Basilica of Ste. Anne, anunció la alianza a los feligreses. La Arquidiócesis de Detroit y la Iniciativa Católica presentaron oficialmente la iniciativa a los medios esa misma tarde.

La Basilica of Ste. Anne, construida en 1886 — el octavo templo en la historia de la parroquia original y fundadora de Detroit — es un ícono arquitectónico de la ciudad. Ubicada junto al río Detroit, cerca del Puente Ambassador, ha sido un lugar de encuentro y oración para católicos y otras personas durante generaciones.

Sin embargo, como ocurre con muchas iglesias históricas, el desgaste de su infraestructura a lo largo de las décadas ha generado la necesidad de obras millonarias de mantenimiento y renovación, un gasto que la parroquia no puede afrontar por sí sola.

“Debido a su antigüedad e importancia, la basílica se habría visto obligada a recaudar fondos permanentemente, en ocasiones a expensas de sus esfuerzos misioneros, para llevar a cabo todas las renovaciones y los costosos trabajos de mantenimiento necesarios”, dijo el Arzobispo Emérito de Detroit, Allen H. Vigneron, en un comunicado de prensa.

Como parte de la alianza, aprobada por el Vaticano, la propiedad del edificio de la iglesia y el campus pasará a una nueva organización 501(c)(3) creada con el único propósito de preservar la histórica basílica y su terreno. La Iniciativa Católica asumirá toda la responsabilidad del mantenimiento y la restauración en marcha.

La visión compartida de la alianza garantiza y protege el futuro de Ste. Anne Parish’s, que conservará “los derechos exclusivos y permanentes para usar la propiedad como iglesia católica y basílica”, formalizados mediante un contrato de arrendamiento renovable por 200 años. 

La Pulte Family Charitable Foundation, una organización filantrópica dirigida por la familia del fallecido constructor y filántropo William J. Pulte, apoya diversas causas benéficas y humanitarias impulsadas por instituciones educativas y sin fines de lucro en Metro Detroit y en todo el mundo.

Además de trabajar en la construcción y gestionar el PulteGroup Inc, una empresa que ha construido más de 750.000 viviendas desde su fundación, Pulte, nacido en el sureste de Michigan, fue un hombre de profunda fe católica dedicado a su familia. A lo largo de su vida, donó cientos de millones de dólares —muchas veces de forma anónima— a iglesias católicas y causas benéficas. Un ejemplo de ello fue el Angel Fund, que ayudaba a parroquias en zonas urbanas a apoyar a familias en dificultades, cubriendo gastos básicos de subsistencia. Pulte falleció en 2018 a los 85 años.

La innovadora alianza con The Catholic Initiative permitirá la restauración y rehabilitación completa de la Basilica of Ste. Anne y su recinto. El proyecto incluye reparaciones esenciales, mejoras significativas y la creación de un fondo de dotación que garantizará el mantenimiento y funcionamiento futuros de la basílica de manera permanente. (Foto de Alissa Tuttle | Especial para Detroit Catholic)
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un fondo de dotación que garantizará el mantenimiento y funcionamiento futuros de la basílica de manera permanente. (Foto de Alissa Tuttle | Especial para Detroit Catholic)

Kevin Doyle, presidente de la Iniciativa Católica y director de operaciones de la Pulte Family Charitable Foundation, afirmó que el legado de servicio de Pulte sigue inspirando el trabajo de la fundación.

Creada bajo el lema “a quien mucho se le da, mucho se le pedirá”, la Fundación encarna el espíritu emprendedor. Es decir, se esfuerza por encontrar nuevas formas de resolver desafíos”, afirmó Doyle en un comunicado de prensa en el que se anunciaba la Iniciativa Católica. “La Iniciativa Católica honra ese principio al impulsar un nuevo modelo de inversión en iglesias, escuelas y parroquias dinámicas en comunidades marginadas, garantizando su sostenibilidad a largo plazo. Este modelo permite a los líderes religiosos y a los educadores católicos aliviar sus cargas financieras para centrarse en su verdadera misión: servir a sus feligreses y alumnos”.

Según Doyle, la alianza con Ste. Anne, uno de los primeros proyectos emprendidos por la Iniciativa Católica, permitirá a la parroquia fundadora de Detroit avanzar como un faro de esperanza para la comunidad, garantizando su futuro a largo plazo.

“Ste. Anne es más que un edificio; es un centro comunitario, un pueblo dentro de una ciudad”, dijo Doyle. “Esta iniciativa innovadora permite a la Basilica de Ste. Anne en Detroit, un pilar de la comunidad durante 200 años, continuar prosperando por muchas generaciones más”.

“Hasta donde sabemos, es la primera vez en la historia de Estados Unidos que el Vaticano aprueba el cambio de propiedad de una iglesia parroquial a favor de una organización sin fines de lucro”, continuó Doyle. “Estamos emprendiendo un nuevo modelo de inversión en iglesias, escuelas y parroquias dinámicas, garantizando su viabilidad a largo plazo y fortaleciendo su capacidad de servicio a sus comunidades. Esperamos que sacerdotes y feligreses puedan dejar de preocuparse constantemente por la recaudación de fondos y enfocarse en la renovación, la sostenibilidad y las necesidades de la comunidad”.

El Arzobispo Vigneron expresó su gratitud por la alianza con la Fundación, a la que consideró una solución creativa ante los altos costos de mantenimiento que enfrentan muchas parroquias del centro de la ciudad. Señaló que esta permitirá a la Basilica of Ste. Anne centrarse en el ministerio y el servicio a su comunidad del suroeste de Detroit, sin tener que preocuparse por las constantes reparaciones, el mantenimiento y la recaudación de fondos.

“Agradezco profundamente a la Pulte Family Charitable Foundation y a la Iniciativa Católica por ayudar a conservar la Basílica y de este modo fortalecer la presencia misionera de la parroquia en la comunidad”, dijo el Arzobispo Vigneron.

El Arzobispo designado Edward J. Weisenburger, quien sucederá al Arzobispo Vigneron como arzobispo de Detroit el 18 de marzo, también se mostró “entusiasmado” con la iniciativa.

“Para mí es un honor continuar el legado del Arzobispo Vigneron brindando mi apoyo a esta alianza entre la Ste. Anne Parish y The Pulte Family Charitable Foundation. Es un ejemplo notable de cómo una buena gestión puede garantizar la preservación de nuestro patrimonio sagrado al tiempo que promueve nuestra misión”, dijo el Arzobispo designado Weisenburger. “Ansío ver los frutos de esta colaboración para la gloria de Dios y su contribución para mantener la Basilica of Ste. Anne por generaciones”.

Fundada en 1701, Ste. Anne es la segunda parroquia católica más antigua de Estados Unidos que ha funcionado de manera ininterrumpida. A lo largo de los siglos, la comunidad ha crecido y cambiado varias veces. Hoy en día, la comunidad parroquial sirve principalmente a una población hispana, con ministerios sólidos y liturgias durante toda la semana, tanto en inglés como en español. En 2020, el Papa Francisco elevó la histórica iglesia a la categoría de basílica menor.

En los últimos años, la parroquia ha recaudado importantes fondos para llevar a cabo proyectos de reparación, incluida una restauración de $5 millones de los dos campanarios históricos de la basílica en 2023.

La alianza con la Iniciativa Católica garantiza a la Ste. Anne Parish el uso exclusivo de la basílica y su propiedad para actos parroquiales, liturgias, programas benéficos y otras actividades durante los próximos dos siglos.

La Basilica of Ste. Anne, un emblemático templo de 139 añosserá completamente restaurada gracias a una alianza transformadora con The Catholic Initiative.  (Foto de / Photo by James Silvestri | Special to Detroit Catholic)
La Basilica of Ste. Anne, un emblemático templo de 139 añosserá completamente restaurada gracias a una alianza transformadora con The Catholic Initiative. (Foto de / Photo by James Silvestri | Special to Detroit Catholic)

La Iniciativa Católica y la Ste. Anne Parish trabajarán juntas para restaurar la basílica y el campus en los próximos tres años. Además de la renovación completa de la iglesia y su propiedad, el proyecto de $30 millones incluirá un nuevo pabellón al aire libre, mejoras en los senderos, paisajismo e iluminación, y un muro de oración. Un fondo de $20 millones garantizará también preservación de la basílica, además de cubrir sus necesidades operativas.

Según el comunicado de prensa de la arquidiócesis, “una parte significativa de la financiación para la restauración proviene del compromiso de $111 millones que la Pulte Family Charitable Foundation ha anunciado hoy para financiar sus proyectos “Legado de Esperanza”, y el resto de los fondos será aportado por donantes de todo Estados Unidos.

La restauración de la Basílica de Santa Ana es uno de los tres “proyectos emblemáticos” de la Iniciativa Católica. La organización sin fines de lucro también está trabajando para asegurar la administración del instituto católico femenino más antiguo de Chicago, Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart, y establecer un fondo para preservar el centro a largo plazo, así como para financiar Bulldog Catholic, el programa de pastoral universitaria dirigido por el P. Mike Schmitz.

El P. Schmitz, conocido conferenciante y presentador de los podcasts de Ascension “La Biblia en un año” y “El catecismo en un año”, se ha unido a la junta directiva de la Iniciativa Católica.

“Me siento profundamente inspirado por la visión y la innovación detrás de la Iniciativa Católica”, dijo el P. Schmitz. “Este modelo no se trata sola de apoyo financiero, sino de desplegar todo el potencial de las iglesias, escuelas y parroquias católicas. Muchas comunidades católicas son entusiastas y tienen una fe sólida, simplemente necesitan los recursos para seguir prosperando. Me sentí llamado a formar parte de algo que realmente pueda transformar el futuro de la fe católica”.

La organización sin fines de lucro dijo que se están desarrollando otros dos proyectos en el Medio Oeste, que serán anunciados en los próximos meses.

En la Arquidiócesis de Detroit, la Pulte Family Charitable Foundationtambién es propietaria de St. John’s Resort, en Plymouth, que antiguamente fue el St. John’s Provincial Seminary y todavía cuenta con un espacio de culto católico en funcionamiento, la Capilla de Santa María y San José, cuyo arrendamiento exclusivo corresponde a la Arquidiócesis de Detroit.

Mons. Kosanke anunció la iniciativa a los feligreses después de la Misa del 9 de marzo y dijo que, tras años de intentar recaudar los fondos necesarios para restaurar Ste. Anne, estaba claro que “necesitábamos un milagro para poder restaurar esta iglesia”.

“Hoy estoy aquí para anunciar que se ha producido un milagro”, dijo Mons. Kosanke, encabezando los aplausos de la congregación.

“Hoy, con este anuncio, Ste. Anne tiene la bendición de avanzar hacia el futuro con una base financiera sólida, gracias a la Pulte Family Charitable Foundation y su nueva Iniciativa Católica”, afirmó Mons. Kosanke. “Con la bendición de Dios y mucho esfuerzo, su esperanza es poder ayudar a otras parroquias como Ste.Anne en todo Estados Unidos”.

“Por último, quiero dar gracias a Dios todopoderoso por habernos enviado a las personas que necesitamos para restaurar esta iglesia y mantenerla abierta por muchas generaciones más”.

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