Reverend Ronald Babich

Reverend Ronald Babich, passed from this life on January 29, 2022, at the age of 71.

Father Babich was born on March 3, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on March 5, 1977.

Father Ronald Babich served as Pastor of St. Daniel Parish, Clarkston; Our Lady Queen of All Saints Parish, Fraser; and St. Hilary Parish, Redford. He also served as Administrator of St. John the Baptist Parish, Monroe; and as Parochial Vicar of Guardian Angels Parish, Clawson; St. Rene Goupil Parish, Sterling Heights; SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Westside, Detroit, and St. Veronica Parish, Eastpointe.

Father Babich is predeceased by his parents, John and Veronica. He is survived by his sister, Naomi (Randall) Casement, nephew, Iyam Casement, and great-nephew, Paris.

Visitation will take place at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, on Thursday, February 3, from 3 – 9 p.m. He will lie in state at St. Paul of Tarsus Church, 41300 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038 on Friday, February 4, from 11 a.m. until the time of his funeral Mass at 12 p.m.

Please pray for the repose of Father Babich's soul and for consolation for his family.