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Detroit seminarian sponsors SHMS security guard to enter Catholic Church

A friendship between a SHMS security guard and seminarian contributed to a conversion of faith DETROIT — Studying at Sacred...

Gabriella Patti

For Catholics, freedom isn’t a license to do what we want, but a gift to choose the good

As our nation celebrates the day of her independence, it is natural for our minds to turn to thinking about our freedom....

Jul 2

Michigan’s newest sainthood candidate: A U.P. grandfather reported to have stigmata

Irving ‘Francis’ Houle prayed over an estimated 200,000 people; Marquette bishop opened sainthood cause in November 2018 ...

Jul 1

Visit to Holy Land grounds local Catholic’s faith in the very dust where Jesus walked

Bill Seng, a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, achieved the order's highest rank with ‘Pilgrim Shell’ ...

Jun 29

How ‘families of parishes’ will support priests, keep parish identities intact

New structure will allow parishes to remain independent, work more closely together, and give priests freedom to focus on...

Jun 26

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Archdiocese of Detroit clergy appointments: July 10, 2020

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Unleash the Gospel named magazine of the year by national Catholic Press Association

Jul 10

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Fr. Wayne Epperley, C.S.Sp., Old St. Mary’s pastor, remembered as holy, unassuming

Jul 9

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Fr. Charles Fox

God’s Word Has the Power to Heal a Poisoned Heart

Sr. Mary Martha Becnel, OP

Embracing the cross of separation in a season of weddings, vows and ordinations

Fr. Stephen Pullis

For Catholics, freedom isn’t a license to do what we want, but a gift to choose the good

Sr. Maria Veritas Marks, OP

If we could only see as God does, we would ‘die a hundred times’ to save a single soul

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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...

Byzantine church hosts one of the largest collections of relics in southeast Michigan

Sacred Heart in Livonia's All Saints Shrine home to more than 100 relics, inspired by pastor's search for St. Nicholas LIVONIA — A local priest’s devotion to St. Nicholas has turned his parish...

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Black parishes hold onto faith amidst virus, shutdown and an uncertain future

COVID-19 has disproportionately affected the African-American Catholic community, which thrives on person-to-person engagement ...

Jul 9

During hymn-less Masses, parish musicians turn to ancient solution: antiphons (WITH AUDIO)

Jul 8

Payroll Protection Program helped nearly 100 local parishes, schools weather pandemic

Jul 7

A year acceptable to the Lord: 48 priests celebrate 2,395 combined years of service

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Detroit seminarian sponsors SHMS security guard to enter Catholic Church

For Catholics, freedom isn’t a license to do what we want, but a gift to choose the good

Michigan’s newest sainthood candidate: A U.P. grandfather reported to have stigmata

Visit to Holy Land grounds local Catholic’s faith in the very dust where Jesus walked

How ‘families of parishes’ will support priests, keep parish identities intact

More Latest

Archdiocese of Detroit clergy appointments: July 10, 2020

Unleash the Gospel named magazine of the year by national Catholic Press Association

Hagia Sophia declared a mosque hours after court ruling

July 16 virtual pilgrimage to Lourdes to affirm prayer against COVID-19

Navy revises policy on service members attending services off base

Fr. Wayne Epperley, C.S.Sp., Old St. Mary’s pastor, remembered as holy, unassuming

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Michigan’s newest sainthood candidate: A U.P. grandfather reported to have stigmata

Archdiocese announces ‘phase two’ of church reopenings; Masses can seat 50%

How ‘families of parishes’ will support priests, keep parish identities intact

During hymn-less Masses, parish musicians turn to ancient solution: antiphons (WITH AUDIO)

Archdiocese of Detroit clergy appointments: June 22, 2020

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God’s Word Has the Power to Heal a Poisoned Heart

Embracing the cross of separation in a season of weddings, vows and ordinations

For Catholics, freedom isn’t a license to do what we want, but a gift to choose the good

If we could only see as God does, we would ‘die a hundred times’ to save a single soul

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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

Byzantine church hosts one of the largest collections of relics in southeast Michigan

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Black parishes hold onto faith amidst virus, shutdown and an uncertain future

During hymn-less Masses, parish musicians turn to ancient solution: antiphons (WITH AUDIO)

Payroll Protection Program helped nearly 100 local parishes, schools weather pandemic

A year acceptable to the Lord: 48 priests celebrate 2,395 combined years of service

National/World

Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. from WHO 'deeply regrettable,' CHA says

U.S. bishops welcome court decision on Catholic schools

Retired Pope Benedict follows his brother's funeral virtually

Court rules in favor of employer exemptions to contraceptive coverage

Vatican & Pope Francis

Vatican: More must be done to protect rights, dignity of refugees

Virtual Renaissance: Online tourism breathes new life in ailing industry

Twins conjoined at head successfully separated at Vatican-owned hospital

Pope: Migrants seeking new life end up instead in 'hell' of detention

Sports

For this Catholic baseball player, a season off is ‘a relief’

NFL dream now a reality for 2017 grad of Jesuit high school, newest Detroit Lion

No banquet, yet Catholic League finds a way to honor senior scholar-athletes

Once he retires, NFL quarterback Rivers to coach at Catholic high school

Arts

Movie review: ‘Irresistible’

Documentary on Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk to air June 21 on WXYZ-TV

'Space Force,' streaming, Netflix

‘AKA Jane Roe’: Just what is the truth about Norma McCorvey?

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La bella historia de amor de Luis y Celia Martin, padres de Santa Teresa de Lisieux

Vandalizan estatuas de la Virgen en fin de semana de ataques contra iglesias

Así este ex presentador de noticias y ahora sacerdote de Mississippi atrae vocaciones a su diócesis

Papa Francisco sobre Santa Sofía: “Estoy muy dolorido”