My grandmother was put in the Catholic orphanage from the St. Josaphat Parish in Detroit in 1897 (near the Detroit Medical Center). Her mother was an alcoholic and unable to care for her two youngest daughters so a guardian had them placed in the orphanage.

Felician Sisters Archives, 36800 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia, MI 48150-1115 Tel: (734) 591-1730
Fax: (734) 591-1710
E-mail: cssf@felicianslivonia.org

They still have records and will respond for a donation. I hope this might help you. They were able to find the records I needed even if the last names were spelled wrong.