Church of the Transfiguration is the result of a 2007 merger between four Southfield parishes. These include: St. Beatrice (est. 1966), St. Bede (est. 1954), St. Ives (est. 1964), and St. Michael (est. 1930). Of those, the parish uses only the former St. Michael. The church, constructed in 1951, is located just north of 10 Mile, a few blocks west of Lahser, in Southfield.
A bronze relief plaque, depicting Christ's transfiguration, hangs near the main entrance to the church.
The former St. Ives is now Our Lady of Albanians. St. Bede was demolished last year to make room for redevelopment. The former St. Beatrice is now a Syro-Malabar church — an Indian Catholic Church descended from disciples of St. Thomas.
A nearby prayer garden, added in 2008, displays statues of patrons from the previous parishes
A shrine to Our Lady of Fatima is also in this garden.
A Divine Mercy Chapel is located outside the church.
A depiction of Christ and the Apostles adorns the roof.
Daily Mass is at Noon, Monday–Friday. Saturday Vigil Mass is at 4:30pm while Sundays see Mass at 8:00am, 10:00am, and Noon.
The parish is under the direction of Franciscan friars. Rev. William Farris, OFM, is pastor while Rev. Jeremy Harrington, OFM, is associate. Rev. Mr. Thomas Mohan is permanent deacon and Br. Philip Wilhelm, OFM, is in-residence. They are frequently assisted by senior priest Rev. John Gagala.
Statues of St. Francis and St. Anthony stand on the south side of the nave.
St. Joseph, along with Madonna and Child, stand near the entrance into the church.
An angel and the Infant of Prague stand in the vestibule.
Confessions are heard 10:30am–11:30am on Tuesdays and 1:00pm–2:00pm on Saturdays. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place 1:00pm–7:00pm on the first Wednesday of each month.
For more info: parish website
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