The homily that day encompassed the history of the cholera outbreaks that plagued early Detroit and the role that Trinity church played in tending to the sick. Fast forward to 2013 and Trinity church is still tending to the medical needs of Detroiters. This parish walks in the footsteps of Christ.
After Mass I was taken on a tour of the historic organ. The organ, dating from 1867, is a tracker organ. Concealed behind the console of keys and peddles are dozens of tiny wood strips and levers that connect to each pipe. Up close I saw that some pipes were only an inch or two in height and others several feet.
If you attend Mass here, introduce yourself and ask for a tour of the organ. The organ is a piece of Detroit history that shouldn't be missed. Trinity's organ is thought to be the oldest in the city and possible the oldest in the state.
Trinity continues to fulfill the mission of Christ by offering medical care and schooling as well as drug and alcohol treatment.
Many know Trinity as the church of Father Kern. His dedication to the people of Detroit will never be forgotten.
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