World Marriage Day Celebration
February, 22 2026
Special Black Friday / Cyber Monday Pricing Through December 2nd!
February, 22 2026
To celebrate the day when St. John Paul II gave his apostolic blessing
When: Sunday, February 22, 2026 - 2:30pm to 6:30pm
Where: Penna's of Sterling
38400 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Photo by Anna Might on Unsplash
Fr. Adam Nowak currently serves as Priest-Secretary to the Archbishop and Vice Chancellor for the Archdiocese. Ordained to the priesthood in 2019, he is presently pursuing a Ph.D. in Ethical Leadership from St. Thomas University. In his free time, Fr. Nowak enjoys both domestic and international travel, always eager to explore new places and experience different cultures. A gifted homilist, Fr. Nowak looks forward to sharing his insights on building a strong, Christ-centered marriage. His presentation promises to be both engaging and inspiring — an experience no couple will want to miss.
Fr. Derik Peterman was also ordained in 2019. He is currently serving as the Pastor at St. Anne Parish in Warren. Fr. Peterman loves to immerse himself in God’s beautiful landscapes through backpacking and canoeing trips. He is looking forward to sharing his thoughts on building a marriage that can weather the storms of modern life while remaining focused on God.
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Questions about table reservations: Denise & Gary at worldmarriageday@yahoo.com
General questions: Fran & Rich at 586.979.0192 or waldenluv2@wowway.com
Although there is no formal dress code for the event, we like to say "dressy casual."