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Hunger for community leads to formation of young adult groups despite pandemic

Isolation increases desire for community in Dearborn and Grosse Pointe Farms parishes, which have seen a renaissance of...

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Detroit Stories Episode 6: ‘Bravo Motor City!’ (PODCAST)

From humble beginnings to a career as an international opera singer, Mary Callaghan Lynch is on a mission to bring opera to the...

Jan 14

Longtime archdiocesan worship director McAfee, known for bowties and love of art, retires

Chief liturgical adviser reflects on ‘wonderful blessing’ of serving Church over the past 25 years, citing joys and challenges ...

Jan 13

COVID-19, tumultuous times will give March for Life a different look in 2021

Alternative marches, prayer vigils highlight 2021 March for Life, while others still plan on traveling to D.C. to speak up for...

Jan 12

Local apologist answers tough questions about the rosary in new booklet

Tom Nash’s latest publication, ‘20 Answers: The Rosary,’ highlights connection between Our Lady, Scripture and the life of a...

Jan 11

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What is a Catholic’s moral responsibility regarding COVID-19 vaccines?

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Advocating for the dignity of life is the Gospel’s call to everyone, not just some

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Archbishop ordains Deacon Robert Calleja, who will serve at Divine Child (PHOTOS)

Archdiocese of Detroit’s newest deacon expresses his gratitude as ‘happiness doubled by wonder’ During September and October, Detroit Catholic is asking readers to prayerfully consider a gift to...

Catholics gather in Windsor, Detroit for annual ‘Rosary Coast to Coast’ (PHOTOS)

Third annual event highlights power of prayer, unity among nations and peoples, organizers say DETROIT — Hundreds of Catholics gathered on both sides of the Detroit River on Sunday, Oct. 11, for...

PHOTO GALLERY: Ste. Anne novena honors Metro Detroit's diverse Catholic cultures

Annual devotion at Detroit's newest basilica highlights the many ways faith is lived in southeast Michigan DETROIT — From July 17 to July 26, the Basilica of Ste. Anne in southwest Detroit...

Fr. Colin Fricke: Being ordained ‘felt like it was an embrace of heaven’ (PHOTOS)

Fifth and final member of class of 2020 ordained to be an ‘agent of Jesus’ Passover,' archbishop says DETROIT — When Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron laid his hands on Fr. Colin Fricke’s head to...

Ordained a priest, Fr. Andrew Mabee excited to convey ‘God’s unbelievable love’ (PHOTOS)

Fourth member of class of 2020 excited to serve God’s people in the model of the Good Shepherd DETROIT — Fr. Andrew Mabee’s first words after being ordained June 8 at the Cathedral of the Most...

Archbishop leads rosary for peace and racial justice at Ste. Anne (PHOTOS)

Nearly 150 people join chief shepherd in vigil as protests continue for a week and a half in Detroit, U.S. DETROIT — From the plaza outside the Basilica of Ste. Anne on Detroit’s southwest side,...

Fr. John Carlin ‘choked up’ after being ordained, serving Communion (PHOTOS)

Archbishop Vigneron ordains second member of class of 2020 to be an ‘agent of communion’ for the faithful DETROIT — Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron ordained the second member of the class of 2020 to...

‘God is so good,’ Fr. David Pellican says after ordination to the priesthood (PHOTOS)

Third member of the class of 2020 thanks God the Father for ‘pouring out His Spirit’ in a powerful way DETROIT — Fr. David Pellican became the third member of the class of 2020 to be raised to the...

Newly ordained Fr. Mark Tibai: ‘I thank God for bestowing this great gift’ (PHOTOS)

Archbishop ordains first member of presbyteral class of 2020 at cathedral; four others to follow this week and next DETROIT — The Archdiocese of Detroit added its newest priest June 1 after...

Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish hosts 400 cars for Divine Mercy Holy Hour (PHOTOS)

STERLING HEIGHTS — On Divine Mercy Sunday, more than 400 cars arrived in the parking lot of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Sterling Heights to pray. It was a Sunday, but it was anything but...

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Monroe’s St. Joseph Center of Hope a game-changer in fight against addiction

As the first 24/7 crisis intervention center in Monroe County, Catholic Charities-run program an emergency call for those...

Jan 7

Stephen Ministry offers confidential companionship in moments of struggle

Jan 6

Detroit-area Catholic moms find friends, fight pandemic fatigue through Facebook

Jan 5

Michigan bishops welcome court decision favoring funds for private schools

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Bishops urge French Catholics to pray and fast as bioethics bill returns to Senate

PARIS (CNA) –– French bishops asked Catholics on Wednesday to pray and fast for the next four Fridays for respect for human...

Jan 14

Iraqi Catholics urged to pray at Sunday Masses that Pope Francis will be able to visit country

Jan 14

U.S. church aid to seminary helps continue work of slain Salvadoran rector

Jan 13

Supreme Court says abortion drugs must be obtained in person, not by mail

Jan 13

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Popes Francis, Benedict receive their first doses of COVID-19 vaccine

VATICAN CITY (CNS) –– Both Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI have received the first dose of the vaccine against...

Jan 14

Praising God purifies the soul, is like breathing 'pure oxygen,' pope says

Jan 13

For Ash Wednesday, Vatican asks priests to ‘sprinkle’ ashes on heads

Jan 12

In message for World Sick Day, pope calls for health care for all

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Marian, Notre Dame ride youth movement to state volleyball semifinals

MACOMB — “I remember you.” That was coach Mayssa Cook’s welcoming remark to this scribe after her Bloomfield Hills Marian...

Jan 13

St. Mary Catholic Central advances, Shrine bows out in volleyball quarterfinals

Jan 13

Everest makes history, keeps hope alive for a shot at state championship

Jan 11

De La Salle flies into state football semi-finals with 45-3 drubbing of Warren-Mott

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Tomeo shares various ways God can speak to people in latest book

Local radio host gathered stories from fellow Catholics about the ‘God-cidents’ in their own lives, especially during a...

Jan 8

Netflix to release series illustrating pope's call for 'alliance' of young, old

Dec 16

New book, ‘Pursuing Freedom,’ stimulates discussion on being a Catholic man today

Nov 6

Grosse Pointe mother of four publishes Marian consecration for young children

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Proyecto de ley obligaría a sacerdotes a violar secreto de confesión

Legisladores del estado de Dakota del Norte (Estados Unidos) presentaron esta semana un proyecto de ley que obligaría a...

Jan 15

Coro de niños acólitos lanza curso de canto para promover la cultura de la vida

Jan 15

Invitan a niños y adolescentes a participar en concurso “Misioneros para el mundo entero”

Jan 14

Papa Francisco y Benedicto XVI reciben primera dosis de la vacuna contra el COVID-19

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Detroit Stories Episode 5: ‘Reformed Gangster’ (PODCAST)

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Detroit Stories Episode 3: ‘The Real St. Nick(s)’ (PODCAST)

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Detroit Stories Episode 2: ‘Four Essential Voices’ (PODCAST)

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Hunger for community leads to formation of young adult groups despite pandemic

Detroit Stories Episode 6: ‘Bravo Motor City!’ (PODCAST)

Longtime archdiocesan worship director McAfee, known for bowties and love of art, retires

COVID-19, tumultuous times will give March for Life a different look in 2021

Local apologist answers tough questions about the rosary in new booklet

More Latest

Archdiocese adds retired Fr. Fares, 96, Franciscan friars to accused clergy list

March for Life 2021 goes virtual

Daily podcast that leads listeners through Bible’s narrative is No. 1 in U.S.

Positive COVID-19 test squashes Everest’s hope for a state championship

'Words can be kisses,' but also 'swords,' pope writes in new book

Bishop Malloy urges extension of last remaining U.S.-Russia arms pact

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Grace amidst the storm: Detroit Catholic’s top 10 hope-filled stories of 2020

Archdiocese of Detroit clergy assignments: Jan. 4, 2021

SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary mourns loss of two faithful priests

Michigan’s Catholics can receive Pfizer, Moderna vaccines, state’s bishops say

Detroit-area Catholic moms find friends, fight pandemic fatigue through Facebook

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What is a Catholic’s moral responsibility regarding COVID-19 vaccines?

Advocating for the dignity of life is the Gospel’s call to everyone, not just some

Following the Lord when we don’t know where he’s leading

What really matters? Our bodies? Our souls? Yes.

Galleries

Archbishop ordains Deacon Robert Calleja, who will serve at Divine Child (PHOTOS)

Catholics gather in Windsor, Detroit for annual ‘Rosary Coast to Coast’ (PHOTOS)

PHOTO GALLERY: Ste. Anne novena honors Metro Detroit's diverse Catholic cultures

Fr. Colin Fricke: Being ordained ‘felt like it was an embrace of heaven’ (PHOTOS)

Ordained a priest, Fr. Andrew Mabee excited to convey ‘God’s unbelievable love’ (PHOTOS)

Archbishop leads rosary for peace and racial justice at Ste. Anne (PHOTOS)

Fr. John Carlin ‘choked up’ after being ordained, serving Communion (PHOTOS)

‘God is so good,’ Fr. David Pellican says after ordination to the priesthood (PHOTOS)

Newly ordained Fr. Mark Tibai: ‘I thank God for bestowing this great gift’ (PHOTOS)

Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish hosts 400 cars for Divine Mercy Holy Hour (PHOTOS)

Local

Monroe’s St. Joseph Center of Hope a game-changer in fight against addiction

Stephen Ministry offers confidential companionship in moments of struggle

Detroit-area Catholic moms find friends, fight pandemic fatigue through Facebook

Michigan bishops welcome court decision favoring funds for private schools

National/World

Bishops urge French Catholics to pray and fast as bioethics bill returns to Senate

Iraqi Catholics urged to pray at Sunday Masses that Pope Francis will be able to visit country

U.S. church aid to seminary helps continue work of slain Salvadoran rector

Supreme Court says abortion drugs must be obtained in person, not by mail

Vatican & Pope Francis

Popes Francis, Benedict receive their first doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Praising God purifies the soul, is like breathing 'pure oxygen,' pope says

For Ash Wednesday, Vatican asks priests to ‘sprinkle’ ashes on heads

In message for World Sick Day, pope calls for health care for all

Sports

Marian, Notre Dame ride youth movement to state volleyball semifinals

St. Mary Catholic Central advances, Shrine bows out in volleyball quarterfinals

Everest makes history, keeps hope alive for a shot at state championship

De La Salle flies into state football semi-finals with 45-3 drubbing of Warren-Mott

Arts

Tomeo shares various ways God can speak to people in latest book

Netflix to release series illustrating pope's call for 'alliance' of young, old

New book, ‘Pursuing Freedom,’ stimulates discussion on being a Catholic man today

Grosse Pointe mother of four publishes Marian consecration for young children

Español

Proyecto de ley obligaría a sacerdotes a violar secreto de confesión

Coro de niños acólitos lanza curso de canto para promover la cultura de la vida

Invitan a niños y adolescentes a participar en concurso “Misioneros para el mundo entero”

Papa Francisco y Benedicto XVI reciben primera dosis de la vacuna contra el COVID-19

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Detroit Stories Episode 5: ‘Reformed Gangster’ (PODCAST)

Detroit Stories Episode 4: ‘Resilient Detroit’ (PODCAST)

Detroit Stories Episode 3: ‘The Real St. Nick(s)’ (PODCAST)

Detroit Stories Episode 2: ‘Four Essential Voices’ (PODCAST)