Since 1956, Guest House has offered hope and healing for men and women religious suffering from addiction.
Guest House stands as a beacon of hope to clergy and men and women religious who are suffering with alcohol and drug addiction.Â
Process or behavioral addictions, such as cluttering, hoarding, internet/digital, and spending addictions, can be just as debilitating, affecting every aspect of life.
Serving priests, deacons, brothers and seminarians who suffer from substance use disorders, process addictions and compulsive overeating.
Addressing the challenges of addiction, behavioral health, and other compulsive disorders that are faced by women religious.
Guest House offers educational programs that promote wellness for Church and religious leadership communities.Â
Date: October 9, 2025
Location:Â The Palazzo Grande, Shelby Twp., MI
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Concelebrated by:
The Most Reverend Edward J. Weisenburger, Archbishop of Detroit
The Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop Emeritus of Detroit
The Most Reverend Donald F. Hanchon, Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit
Joe McGivney is a Catholic speaker, author, and Past Deputy Grand Knight of his local Knights of Columbus council. He is the author of You’re a Miracle! My Story of Alcoholism, Miraculous Healing, and God’s Infinite Power and Love, which chronicles his profound journey from the depths of addiction to a life transformed by faith, prayer, and the intercession of Blessed Fr. Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus.
Through his ministry, Joe shares a powerful message of healing and redemption that resonates deeply with individuals, families, and faith communities. His witness inspires hope, affirms the power of God’s mercy, and encourages others to find strength through the Church and the sacraments.
Salvatore LoRe, Jr., Chairperson
John Brusstar
Molly Brusstar
Stephen Dunn
Michael J. Fontana
Robert Pliska
Jim Vander Schaaf
Cathy Quenneville
We offer a holistic approach to treatment and care that is based on the spirituality of the twelve-step recovery model. Our approach empowers our clients to mindfully address substance use disorders, process addictions, compulsive overeating, and other behavioral health challenges. Guest House is staffed by licensed, certified, on-site clinical and spiritual professionals who are dedicated to the unique needs of Catholic clergy and religious in their journey to recovery. Guest House augments residential treatment with strong aftercare support programs, educational workshops, and alumni reunions and retreats.