Holy Mass for Justice and Peace: In Gratitude for the life, work and example of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Annual Holy Mass for Justice and Peace: In Gratitude for the life, work and example of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Sunday, January 19, 2026 | 11 a.m.

Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
9844 Woodward Avenue Detroit MI 48202

Celebrant: Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., while a prominent civil rights leader, championed values that closely align with the core principles of Catholic Social Teaching (CST), such as human dignity, solidarity, and preferential option for the poor. His mission for equality, nonviolence, and economic justice reflected the provides a powerful model for the faithful. King's legacy, therefore, serves as an inspiration for Catholics to live out their faith by combating injustice and working for a more compassionate society.