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First-ever ‘Giving Day’ to show Catholics impact of their CSA dollars at work

Viewers invited to participate in livestream broadcast Sept. 24 to learn about, pledge support for local Church’s vital...

Michael Stechschulte

The future is now: Pandemic launches Metro Detroit parishes into technology age

Spurred by necessity, pastors lean on tech-savvy parishioners to upgrade equipment, digital tools they say will last long after...

Sep 16

After youth group changed her life, teen sets out across country to evangelize

Her own faith bolstered during retreats at her parish, 18-year-old Emily Bennett dropped everything and joined NET in Los...

Sep 15

Pointing heavenward: Sweetest Heart of Mary completes repairs of iconic steeples

Parishioner’s son headed project that kept costs down in order to keep historic twin spires up at 1889-built Polish Detroit...

Sep 14

Long-serving music director Tim Smith releases new liturgical resource for the Mass

When composing music, Smith is driven by the text, passionately believing that the music serves the liturgy, not the other way...

Sep 17

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Orchard Lake St. Mary’s handily wins its first football game in the COVID-19 era

Sep 18

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What does the post-pandemic Church look like?

Sr. Maria Veritas Marks, OP

The cycle between work and rest has a uniquely Christian character

Fr. Stephen Pullis

Why abortion is our ‘preeminent priority’ as faithful Catholic citizens

Fr. Charles Fox

How should a Catholic approach this election season? For one, ‘be strong, fear not’

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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...

PHOTO GALLERY: The many faces of Detroit Catholics’ COVID-19 response

METRO DETROIT — Over the past month, as the coronavirus crisis has upended much of life for southeast Michigan, local Catholics have responded heroically with acts of faith, hope and service to...

Teenagers called to say 'yes' to faith at CYO Rainbow Conference XXXVIII

At CYO Rainbow XXXVIII, nearly 600 ninth through 12th graders congregated for two days of reflection, talks and community DETROIT⁠ — Being a teenager in 2020 is challenging. In a culture of...

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Nationwide memorials honor victims of abortion as 100 gather at Southfield cemetery

Annual Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children started in Metro Detroit in 2013, has since grown to include all 50 states, Guam...

Sep 15

Fr. Riccardo, ACTS XXIX promote national day of prayer and fasting on Sept. 24

Sep 11

Archbishop Vigneron: Eradicating the sin of racism requires conversion of hearts

Sep 10

In pandemic-challenged year, delayed Catholic Services Appeal asks Catholics to ‘rise’

Sep 9

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Bishops say proposed HUD rule gives faith-based shelters some flexibility

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Three U.S. Catholic bishops said that a proposed modification to a 2016 federal rule governing who...

Sep 17

Vatican laments inclusion of reproductive rights in UN resolution on coronavirus

Sep 16

Beirut priest: 'Everyone has a painful, heartbreaking story’

Sep 16

San Francisco Catholics urged to speak up about ‘punitive’ limits on Mass

Sep 15

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Pope thanks elderly, ill priests for faithful, silent witness to Gospel

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis reminded elderly and ill priests that they need not be afraid of suffering because Christ...

Sep 17

Creation must be protected, not exploited, pope says at audience

Sep 16

Cardinal Parolin hopeful Vatican-China agreement will be extended

Sep 15

Cardinal to bishops: Facilitate Mass in person as soon as conditions permit

Sep 14

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Mandatory face coverings a new abnormal for high school sports in Michigan

WARREN — Welcome to the new abnormal. Detroit Catholic Central traveled across town from Novi to Warren last Thursday for a...

Sep 11

Prep football is back — and Catholic schools are adapting quickly

Sep 4

COVID-19 plays havoc with the lives of 200 CHSL athletes headed to college

Aug 25

For Catholic League football teams, postponing fall season is a cross to bear

Aug 17

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Movie Review: ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’

NEW YORK (CNS) -- Of the numerous film adaptations of Charles Dickens' autobiographical 1850 novel, "The Personal History of...

Sep 4

For some viewers, 'Fatima' film has sparked devotion, faith

Aug 25

Filmmaker led to church by Fatima now bringing its story to big screen

Aug 18

Movie Review: ‘Palm Springs’

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Sacerdote a favor del matrimonio gay rechaza correcciones del Vaticano

El P. Tony Flannery, un sacerdote redentorista irlandés a quien la Congregación para la Doctrina de la Fe sancionó con la...

Sep 18

Papa Francisco: Es importante que existan medios de comunicación cristianos

Sep 18

Vaticano firma nuevo acuerdo de lucha contra la corrupción

Sep 18

Acusan a hackers vinculados a China de atacar red del Vaticano

Sep 17

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First-ever ‘Giving Day’ to show Catholics impact of their CSA dollars at work

The future is now: Pandemic launches Metro Detroit parishes into technology age

After youth group changed her life, teen sets out across country to evangelize

Pointing heavenward: Sweetest Heart of Mary completes repairs of iconic steeples

Long-serving music director Tim Smith releases new liturgical resource for the Mass

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Orchard Lake St. Mary’s handily wins its first football game in the COVID-19 era

Hope is dying in Syria, cardinal says

Knights of Holy Sepulchre give $3.5 million in emergency aid to Holy Land

Two new books poignantly illuminate painful journeys of refugees

Beatification cause opened for spiritual son of Padre Pio

Study: Teens' religious practice less than that of their parents

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For Fr. Hood, finding out his baptism — and ordination — were invalid a blessing in disguise

Fr. Rooney’s body recovered after 4-day search; archbishop says he was a ‘beloved pastor’

Beatification cause opened for spiritual son of Padre Pio

Archdiocese of Detroit clergy appointments: Aug. 24, 2020

Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Guadalupe officially opens in Clinton Township

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What does the post-pandemic Church look like?

The cycle between work and rest has a uniquely Christian character

Why abortion is our ‘preeminent priority’ as faithful Catholic citizens

How should a Catholic approach this election season? For one, ‘be strong, fear not’

Galleries

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)

PHOTO GALLERY: The many faces of Detroit Catholics’ COVID-19 response

Teenagers called to say 'yes' to faith at CYO Rainbow Conference XXXVIII

Local

Nationwide memorials honor victims of abortion as 100 gather at Southfield cemetery

Fr. Riccardo, ACTS XXIX promote national day of prayer and fasting on Sept. 24

Archbishop Vigneron: Eradicating the sin of racism requires conversion of hearts

In pandemic-challenged year, delayed Catholic Services Appeal asks Catholics to ‘rise’

National/World

Bishops say proposed HUD rule gives faith-based shelters some flexibility

Vatican laments inclusion of reproductive rights in UN resolution on coronavirus

Beirut priest: 'Everyone has a painful, heartbreaking story’

San Francisco Catholics urged to speak up about ‘punitive’ limits on Mass

Vatican & Pope Francis

Pope thanks elderly, ill priests for faithful, silent witness to Gospel

Creation must be protected, not exploited, pope says at audience

Cardinal Parolin hopeful Vatican-China agreement will be extended

Cardinal to bishops: Facilitate Mass in person as soon as conditions permit

Sports

Mandatory face coverings a new abnormal for high school sports in Michigan

Prep football is back — and Catholic schools are adapting quickly

COVID-19 plays havoc with the lives of 200 CHSL athletes headed to college

For Catholic League football teams, postponing fall season is a cross to bear

Arts

Movie Review: ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’

For some viewers, 'Fatima' film has sparked devotion, faith

Filmmaker led to church by Fatima now bringing its story to big screen

Movie Review: ‘Palm Springs’

Español

Sacerdote a favor del matrimonio gay rechaza correcciones del Vaticano

Papa Francisco: Es importante que existan medios de comunicación cristianos

Vaticano firma nuevo acuerdo de lucha contra la corrupción

Acusan a hackers vinculados a China ​​de atacar red del Vaticano

Acusan a hackers vinculados a China de atacar red del Vaticano