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Jul 23, 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...

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

Midtown food pantry, clothing closet still thriving 16 years after namesake parish closed, thanks to an army of donors and...

Jul 22, 2021

Detroit family of parishes sees strength in diversity: ‘Headed in the right direction’

Event for six parishes on city’s west side about ‘getting to know each other better as a family,’ learning as a community,...

Jul 21, 2021

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...

Jul 23, 2021

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

While spring festivals got too late a start this year, parishes planning late summer and fall events cherish return of a...

Jul 19, 2021

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Fr. Stephen Pullis

Archbishop Vigneron has kept his ‘eyes fixed on Jesus’ for 25 years

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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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New seminary rector Fr. Burr: ‘I love Sacred Heart and its mission’

Seminary priesthood is a ‘heightened level of spiritual fatherhood,’ Fr. Burr says after succeeding Msgr. Lajiness on July 1 ...

Jul 15, 2021

Have you heard of the green scapular? Parishioners say it’s changing lives

Jul 14, 2021

Archbishop Vigneron emphasizes shared journey, graces during 25th anniversary Mass

Jul 11, 2021

The Church’s gratitude: Reflections on Archbishop Vigneron’s 25th episcopal jubilee

Jul 9, 2021

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Role reversal: Developing nations express concern to flood-hit Germany

BONN, Germany (CNS) -- The images of flooded villages and towns in Germany have shocked the world, prompting aid agencies in...

Jul 23, 2021

Indian Jesuits brace for fallout after U.S. military leaves Afghanistan

Jul 22, 2021

Fighting trafficking requires interventions of care, sisters say

Jul 22, 2021

Lansing Catholic school’s lawsuit against mask mandate goes to federal court

Jul 22, 2021

Vatican & Pope Francis

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Pope will lead Angelus, not Mass, on world day for elderly

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican press office said Pope Francis, who had colon surgery July 4, would not preside over a...

Jul 23, 2021

Pope ‘deeply saddened’ by Baghdad market bombing

Jul 21, 2021

Healthy roots: Elderly provide secure foundation for future generations

Jul 21, 2021

Pope offers his solidarity in letter to cartel-afflicted Mexican diocese

Jul 20, 2021

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

BETHESDA, Md. (CNS) -- For all the positive energy and enthusiasm at the Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart July 19, it...

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

Digital trailblazers: St. Patrick becomes first CYO school to establish esports team

Jul 13, 2021

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New Latin Mass companion makes extraordinary form accessible to all

As Catholics are redrawn to the Latin Mass, the need for a Mass companion has increased DETROIT – A new Latin Mass companion,...

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

First-time author wins Christopher Award for book on two refugee women

May 26, 2021

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

Sr. Grace Mary Olfs, IHM, died July 18, 2021. Luanne Olfs was born in Marine City, Mich. on July 6, 1930 to Francis and...

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

May They Rest in Peace: Sr. Therese LeBlanc, IHM

Jun 22, 2021

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El Papa nombra a responsables de la Pontificia Comisión para América Latina

El Papa Francisco formalizó dos nuevos nombramientos en la Pontificia Comisión para América Latina (CAL), el dicasterio de la...

Jul 26, 2021

Así se vivió en Vaticano la primera Jornada Mundial de los abuelos y las personas mayores

Jul 25, 2021

Papa Francisco: ¡Ánimo! Da lo poco que tienes, si compartes, Dios multiplica

Jul 25, 2021

El Papa Francisco pide que Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio sean signo de esperanza

Jul 25, 2021

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

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

Detroit family of parishes sees strength in diversity: ‘Headed in the right direction’

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

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

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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)

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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)

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New seminary rector Fr. Burr: ‘I love Sacred Heart and its mission’

Have you heard of the green scapular? Parishioners say it’s changing lives

Archbishop Vigneron emphasizes shared journey, graces during 25th anniversary Mass

The Church’s gratitude: Reflections on Archbishop Vigneron’s 25th episcopal jubilee

National/World

Role reversal: Developing nations express concern to flood-hit Germany

Indian Jesuits brace for fallout after U.S. military leaves Afghanistan

Fighting trafficking requires interventions of care, sisters say

Lansing Catholic school’s lawsuit against mask mandate goes to federal court

Vatican & Pope Francis

Pope will lead Angelus, not Mass, on world day for elderly

Pope ‘deeply saddened’ by Baghdad market bombing

Healthy roots: Elderly provide secure foundation for future generations

Pope offers his solidarity in letter to cartel-afflicted Mexican diocese

Sports

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

Digital trailblazers: St. Patrick becomes first CYO school to establish esports team

Arts

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

First-time author wins Christopher Award for book on two refugee women

Obituaries

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

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May They Rest in Peace: Sr. Therese LeBlanc, IHM

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Papa Francisco: ¡Ánimo! Da lo poco que tienes, si compartes, Dios multiplica

El Papa Francisco pide que Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio sean signo de esperanza

‘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)

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