Detroit’s Forgotten Founder: The Man Behind the Motto

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 ~ He coined Detroit’s motto, brought the city its first printing press, and helped found the University of Michigan—yet most Detroiters have never heard his name. Discover the remarkable story of Fr. Gabriel Richard, the priest, pioneer, and public servant who helped Detroit rise from the ashes. His legacy is everywhere… if you know where to look.