As a Detroit Catholic photographer, I recently had the great opportunity in early December to spend two days with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM. Cardinal Pizzaballa was visiting the Archdiocese of Detroit (AOD) for a brief trip. The AOD hosted the first event at Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth, MI where they held a charity event entitled, “United in Faith: Bridging Hearts from the Motor City to the Holy Land.” The evening started with a press conference for the media, followed by a VIP cocktail hour, and concluded with a delightful evening in The Monarch ballroom. The evening was filled with hope in the Lord and for the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and his flock.
Later that weekend Cardinal Pizzaballa celebrated Mass at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak, MI. The church is very unique as it is circular and has two levels. The lighting also made for a dramatic scene which I tried to work into the images.
Both days were absolutely beautiful and reminded me just how universal the church is! As a Detroit Catholic photographer, I hope that these images help others see the beauty of the church here and across the entire world.
