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Jul 30, 2021

On Blessed Solanus’ feast day, faithful are reminded that humility glorifies God

Capuchin friar, miracle worker remembered more for how he served God and others in humility, archbishop says during Mass ...

Gabriella Patti

From an ocean away, St. Aloysius family stays connected to parish in Saudi Arabia

Living in a country where Christianity is illegal, Vanden Boom family nevertheless finds ways to share and practice their faith...

Jul 29, 2021

Habit forming: In religious life, young women gain interior freedom, more family

While some might view religious life as a renunciation of the world, for these young sisters, it’s an opportunity to live...

Jul 28, 2021

Archbishop urges grandparents to follow examples of Sts. Joachim and Anne

Annual feast day at Basilica of Ste. Anne an occasion to celebrate the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly,...

Jul 27, 2021

‘The Saint’: Ceciliaville’s iconic gym, where faith and basketball mix (VIDEO)

DETROIT — In 1967, St. Cecilia High School on the city’s west side closed its doors for good. But its iconic gym was just...

Jul 23, 2021

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Fr. Charles Fox

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Greg Erlandson

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Sr. Mary Martha Becnel, OP

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Sr. Maria Veritas Marks, OP

One drop of Christ’s blood is enough to save the entire world

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East-side Detroit pastor takes ‘working in the vineyard’ to a literal level (PHOTOS)

DETROIT — As a priest in the Catholic Church, Msgr. Daniel Trapp knows all about working in the Lord’s vineyard. He also knows a little something about working in the earth’s vineyards, having...

During Year of St. Joseph, dads march with the Eucharist on Father’s Day (PHOTOS)

DETROIT — Catholics joined in a Eucharistic procession through the streets of Detroit on Saturday, June 19, in honor of Father’s Day. The 1.6-mile procession began at St. Aloysius Parish on...

Capuchin friars offer ‘blessing of the tools’ for Father’s Day (PHOTOS)

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — In the year of St. Joseph, the carpenter, the Capuchin friars of the Province of St. Joseph hosted a “blessing of the tools” prayer service on Father’s Day weekend, June 19....

Archbishop blesses new Stations of the Cross at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (PHOTOS)

SOUTHFIELD — Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron celebrated an outdoor Mass on Saturday, June 5, at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield as he dedicated a new cremation garden and marble Stations of the...

Archbishop blesses Catholic Charities’ Center for the Works of Mercy (PHOTOS)

DETROIT — Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron visited the Center for the Works of Mercy following Mass on June 6, the feast of Corpus Christi. The archbishop formally blessed Catholic Charities of...

PHOTO GALLERY: Catholics bring Christ to the streets during feast of Corpus Christi

DETROIT — Catholics across the Archdiocese of Detroit participated in Eucharistic processions June 6, a tradition for the solemnity of Corpus Christi. The processions, meant to honor the Most Holy...

PHOTO GALLERY: ‘Walk Among the Saints’ invites passersby to meet heavenly heroes

DETROIT — Catholic families are known to be big. But the entire Catholic family is bigger than most people realize. High school students and their families were invited to meet their extended...

PHOTO GALLERY: Life-size Stations of the Cross at Resurrection Cemetery on Good Friday

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Dozens of Catholics gathered on Good Friday, April 2, to participate in a Stations of the Cross devotion at Resurrection Cemetery. Led by Fr. Michael Quaine, pastor of St....

PHOTO GALLERY: Archbishop celebrates St. Patrick’s Day Mass at Most Holy Trinity

DETROIT — About 300 people gathered for a subdued — but still lively — celebration of St. Patrick’s Day at Most Holy Trinity Parish in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood on March 17. Detroit...

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...

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NFP Week date night offers couples a chance to grow in trust, closeness

As part of effort to promote couples to learn together, archdiocese offers a night out, plus free NFP intro courses in English...

Jul 26, 2021

Police investigating after van crashes through doors of St. Joan of Arc Church

Jul 23, 2021

St. Dominic Outreach Center is ‘Christ’s presence in the city’ for those in need

Jul 22, 2021

Party time: Parish festivals return after 2020’s summer of discontent

Jul 19, 2021

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Two new Canadian Indigenous leaders to prioritize reconciliation

OTTAWA, Ontario (CNS) ─ Reconciliation between Canadian society and the country's Indigenous communities is possible, say two...

Jul 29, 2021

Fifth Chinese bishop ordained with both government, papal approval

Jul 28, 2021

In South Sudan, church works to keep young people off streets, drugs

Jul 28, 2021

A clergy first: Milwaukee deacon gets to experience zero-g at 35,000 feet

Jul 27, 2021

Vatican & Pope Francis

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Bad blood: Old rivalry revives at Vatican property trial

VATICAN CITY (CNS) ─ On the first day of his trial at the Vatican, Cardinal Angelo Becciu turned to members of the press...

Jul 29, 2021

Elderly are to be valued, not discarded, pope says on first World Day for Grandparents

Jul 26, 2021

Retired Pope Benedict criticizes church in Germany, says mission obscured

Jul 26, 2021

May Olympic Games be sign of hope during pandemic, pope says

Jul 26, 2021

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Runner's surge to become Olympian starts with faith in God and self

INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) –– As Cole Hocker approached the starting line for the biggest race of his life, he paused for a moment to...

Jul 28, 2021

Maryland Catholic school hosts pep rally to cheer on Team USA swimmers

Jul 23, 2021

Olympian says her Catholic high school 'pushed me to do everything’

Jul 19, 2021

A bumper crop: CHSL produces 16 state championships in a dozen sports

Jul 15, 2021

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Moving from ‘How dare you market God?’ to ‘How do you market God?’

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- How do you market somebody you can't even take a lunch with? Fortunately, if you remember the Baltimore...

Jul 28, 2021

New Latin Mass companion makes extraordinary form accessible to all

Jul 6, 2021

Mysteries, dragons, saints fill summer reading for Catholic youth

Jun 4, 2021

You don’t have to leave home to benefit from this Catholic travel guide

May 28, 2021

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May They Rest in Peace: Sr. Donna Kerr, IHM

Sr. Donna Kerr, IHM, died July 19, 2021 at her home, the IHM Senior Living Community. Donna Mary Kerr was born on June 16,...

Jul 23, 2021

May They Rest in Peace: Sr. Grace Mary Olfs, IHM

Jul 22, 2021

May They Rest in Peace: Sr. Elma Podbielski, OSF

Jul 10, 2021

May They Rest in Peace: Fr. Alfred J. Miller

Jun 30, 2021

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Así puedes ganar indulgencia plenaria visitando una Catedral mexicana

Al encontrarse en medio de la celebración de su Año Jubilar, los fieles que peregrinen devotamente a la Catedral Basílica de...

Jul 31, 2021

Arquidiócesis mexicana combate a falsos sacerdotes con identificación con código QR

Jul 31, 2021

Hospital del Papa anuncia importante avance contra los tumores cerebrales en niños

Jul 29, 2021

Debemos condenar también la persecución de los no cristianos, dice Arzobispo copto

Jul 29, 2021

‘Detroit Stories’ Podcast

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Detroit Stories Episode 17: ‘Heroic Love and Family Planning’ (PODCAST)

Sergio Lopez, Giovanni Vitale and their wives have a goal: to empower men to join the conversation on natural family planning ...

Jul 20, 2021

Detroit Stories Episode 16: ‘A Feast for Detroit’ (PODCAST)

Jun 17, 2021

Detroit Stories Episode 15: ‘Cabrini Clinic: On the Front Lines Since 1834’ (PODCAST)

Jun 3, 2021

Detroit Stories Episode 14: ‘For the Love of the Gospel’ (PODCAST)

May 20, 2021

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On Blessed Solanus’ feast day, faithful are reminded that humility glorifies God

From an ocean away, St. Aloysius family stays connected to parish in Saudi Arabia

Habit forming: In religious life, young women gain interior freedom, more family

Archbishop urges grandparents to follow examples of Sts. Joachim and Anne

‘The Saint’: Ceciliaville’s iconic gym, where faith and basketball mix (VIDEO)

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East-side Detroit pastor takes ‘working in the vineyard’ to a literal level (PHOTOS)

During Year of St. Joseph, dads march with the Eucharist on Father’s Day (PHOTOS)

Capuchin friars offer ‘blessing of the tools’ for Father’s Day (PHOTOS)

Archbishop blesses new Stations of the Cross at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (PHOTOS)

Archbishop blesses Catholic Charities’ Center for the Works of Mercy (PHOTOS)

PHOTO GALLERY: Catholics bring Christ to the streets during feast of Corpus Christi

PHOTO GALLERY: ‘Walk Among the Saints’ invites passersby to meet heavenly heroes

PHOTO GALLERY: Life-size Stations of the Cross at Resurrection Cemetery on Good Friday

PHOTO GALLERY: Archbishop celebrates St. Patrick’s Day Mass at Most Holy Trinity

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

Local

NFP Week date night offers couples a chance to grow in trust, closeness

Police investigating after van crashes through doors of St. Joan of Arc Church

St. Dominic Outreach Center is ‘Christ’s presence in the city’ for those in need

Party time: Parish festivals return after 2020’s summer of discontent

National/World

Two new Canadian Indigenous leaders to prioritize reconciliation

Fifth Chinese bishop ordained with both government, papal approval

In South Sudan, church works to keep young people off streets, drugs

A clergy first: Milwaukee deacon gets to experience zero-g at 35,000 feet

Vatican & Pope Francis

Bad blood: Old rivalry revives at Vatican property trial

Elderly are to be valued, not discarded, pope says on first World Day for Grandparents

Retired Pope Benedict criticizes church in Germany, says mission obscured

May Olympic Games be sign of hope during pandemic, pope says

Sports

Runner's surge to become Olympian starts with faith in God and self

Maryland Catholic school hosts pep rally to cheer on Team USA swimmers

Olympian says her Catholic high school 'pushed me to do everything’

A bumper crop: CHSL produces 16 state championships in a dozen sports

Arts

Moving from ‘How dare you market God?’ to ‘How do you market God?’

New Latin Mass companion makes extraordinary form accessible to all

Mysteries, dragons, saints fill summer reading for Catholic youth

You don’t have to leave home to benefit from this Catholic travel guide

Obituaries

May They Rest in Peace: Sr. Donna Kerr, IHM

May They Rest in Peace: Sr. Grace Mary Olfs, IHM

May They Rest in Peace: Sr. Elma Podbielski﻿, OSF

May They Rest in Peace: Fr. Alfred J. Miller

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Así puedes ganar indulgencia plenaria visitando una Catedral mexicana

Arquidiócesis mexicana combate a falsos sacerdotes con identificación con código QR

Hospital del Papa anuncia importante avance contra los tumores cerebrales en niños

Debemos condenar también la persecución de los no cristianos, dice Arzobispo copto

‘Detroit Stories’ Podcast

Detroit Stories Episode 17: ‘Heroic Love and Family Planning’ (PODCAST)

Detroit Stories Episode 16: ‘A Feast for Detroit’ (PODCAST)

Detroit Stories Episode 15: ‘Cabrini Clinic: On the Front Lines Since 1834’ (PODCAST)

Detroit Stories Episode 14: ‘For the Love of the Gospel’ (PODCAST)

May They Rest in Peace: Sr. Elma Podbielski, OSF