“It is the only church in the world named Sweetest Heart of Mary,” explained church historian Marianne Peggie, adding that the edifice was dedicated on Dec. 24, 1893.

The annual pierogi bonanza kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday under the outdoor tents at the Sweetest Heart of Mary Catholic Church on the city's east side.

Sweetest Heart of Mary’s fish fry is one of the church's key fundraisers. Others are its annual pierogi festival, monthly dinners in the parish hall, and weddings.

The annual pierogi bonanza kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday under the outdoor tents at the Sweetest Heart of Mary Catholic Church on the city's east side. On Friday, ...

Officials of a church in Detroit are seeking permission from the city's historic committee to remove the structure's aging spires. The finance council of Sweetest Heart of Mary Roman Catholic ...

The church hosts the fish fry every Friday of Lent from 3 until 8 p.m. The Sweetest Heart of Mary Church is located at 4440 Russell Street in Detroit. For more information, visit www.sweetestheart ...

The finance council of Sweetest Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church appeared before the Detroit Historic Commission on Wednesday to propose removing the spires.

Peggie said the church is starting a campaign this year to raise money to have the 130-stained glass restored. Sweetest Heart of Mary's fish fry, 4440 Russell in Detroit, is 3-8 p.m. Fridays ...

Three years ago, the 130-year-old Sweetest Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Detroit’s east side was forced to repair or remove its two steeples or the city would condemn the building.