Fr. Sahaya Arul Alex, SAC, with the concurrence of his local superior, Fr. Suresh Rajaian, SAC, appointed a member of the In Solidum team of priests who will pastor St. Kieran Parish, Shelby Township; St. Lawrence Parish, Utica; St. Matthias Parish, Sterling Heights; that form North Macomb Family of Parishes 1, effective July 1, 2023. Pending inclusion in the Family Priests’ Covenant, Fr. Alex will live and serve primarily at St. Lawrence Parish, Utica, under the mentorship of Fr. Joseph Mallia. Fr. Alex currently serves as Priest In Solidum at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica Parish, Royal Oak; St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, Madison Heights; St. Justin-St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Hazel Park; St. Mary Parish, Royal Oak; that form South Oakland Vicariate Family 4, primarily serving at National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica Parish, Royal Oak.