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At Mass honoring King’s life and work, Fr. Parker says to shed old way of thinking

Pastor of St. Charles Lwanga Parish recalls listening to civil rights leader in 1960s, implores Catholics to renew their...

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Keeping King’s memory alive: Parishes, teens serve homebound in MLK’s honor

Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service takes on different look because of social distancing protocols, but spirit of...

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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...

Jan 15

Marian AD David Feldman, an ‘awesome’ teacher, coach and mentor, dies at 65

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Dave Feldman’s advice to kids and others always was, “Be awesome.” He practiced what he preached. Feldman...

Jan 18

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...

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Prayers for a Catholic president — our responsibility as faithful Catholics

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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...

‘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...

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...

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,...

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

Allegation that Fr. Fares sexually abused a minor early in his ministry deemed ‘credible,’ priest restricted from ministry ...

Jan 15

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

Jan 13

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

Jan 12

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

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Abp. Gomez: As Rev. King urged, meet forces of hate, ignorance ‘with power of love’

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In the spirit of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., "we must meet the forces of hate and ignorance with the...

Jan 18

March for Life 2021 goes virtual

Jan 15

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

Jan 15

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

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Pope: King's ‘vision of harmony, equality for all’ remains timely

ATLANTA (CNS) -- With "social injustice, division and conflict" threatening the common good, people need to rediscover and...

Jan 18

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

Jan 15

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

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

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Marian’s volleyball title may have beloved AD Feldman ‘cheering in heaven’

BATTLE CREEK — It took one gutty performance after another, but Bloomfield Hills Marian finally did it. In October, finally,...

Jan 18

De La Salle returns to state football title game after thrilling OT semi-final win

Jan 18

Cranbrook girls win Division 3 swimming; Mercy runner-up in Division 1

Jan 18

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

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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

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

Jan 8

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

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

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Parroquias y adolescentes apoyan a quienes están confinados en casa manteniendo viva la memoria de Martin Luther King Jr.

El Día de Servicio anual de Martin Luther King Jr. adquiere un aspecto diferente debido a los protocolos de distanciamiento...

Jan 19

Es importante estar listos ante la muerte y no tenerle miedo, señala Arzobispo

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Papa Francisco pide rezar juntos en la Semana de Oración por la Unidad de los Cristianos

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Anuncian nueva edición de curso online para “dejar la pornografía atrás”

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

From mobster to minister, Tom Naemi experienced a profound conversion to Christ from behind bars (0:33) Tom Naemi...

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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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At Mass honoring King’s life and work, Fr. Parker says to shed old way of thinking

Keeping King’s memory alive: Parishes, teens serve homebound in MLK’s honor

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

Marian AD David Feldman, an ‘awesome’ teacher, coach and mentor, dies at 65

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

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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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Abp. Gomez: As Rev. King urged, meet forces of hate, ignorance ‘with power of love’

March for Life 2021 goes virtual

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

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

Vatican & Pope Francis

Pope: King's ‘vision of harmony, equality for all’ remains timely

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

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

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

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Marian’s volleyball title may have beloved AD Feldman ‘cheering in heaven’

De La Salle returns to state football title game after thrilling OT semi-final win

Cranbrook girls win Division 3 swimming; Mercy runner-up in Division 1

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

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Local apologist answers tough questions about the rosary in new booklet

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

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Parroquias y adolescentes apoyan a quienes están confinados en casa manteniendo viva la memoria de Martin Luther King Jr.

Es importante estar listos ante la muerte y no tenerle miedo, señala Arzobispo

Papa Francisco pide rezar juntos en la Semana de Oración por la Unidad de los Cristianos

Anuncian nueva edición de curso online para “dejar la pornografía atrás”

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

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