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For Detroit’s newest Jesuit priest, God’s calling became too loud to ignore

Southeast Michigan native Fr. Joshua Peters, SJ, ordained June 20, will spend next year serving at Christ the King Parish in...

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State’s Catholic leaders encourage voters to ‘Civilize It’ this election season (VIDEO)

In a year of heated arguments over pandemic, race relations and electoral politics, campaign seeks to bring human dignity back...

Aug 3

Explosion in Beirut adds suffering to Lebanon's dire situation

AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) -- Hospitals in the Lebanese capital are overwhelmed with those suffering injuries from a massive...

Aug 5

Local priest shares brief story of talking with late radio host Samuelsen about faith

As Metro Detroit sports fans mourn passing of longtime broadcaster, Fr. Steve Mateja recalls host’s ‘openness and willingness...

Aug 4

In light of pandemic, pope will begin new series on social doctrine

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and social and environmental crises worldwide, Pope Francis...

Aug 5

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New Knights pilgrimage center will focus on founder's spirituality, charity

Aug 5

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Catholic leaders worldwide call for prayers, help after massive Beirut blasts (VIDEO)

Aug 5

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Greg Erlandson

Counting our blessings even in the hard times

Sr. Maria Veritas Marks, OP

If we could see our sins clearly, we’d understand the depth of God’s mercy

Sr. Mary Martha Becnel, OP

‘Signs and wonders’ through Blessed Solanus, Ste. Anne a pledge of God’s deep love

Fr. Charles Fox

The critical question of 2020: Are you ‘all in’ for Jesus?

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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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Archdiocese honors patroness Ste. Anne on feast day with special Mass, hymn (AUDIO)

Faithful celebrate the ‘Church’s grandparents’ with special Mass and traditional Breton hymn at Detroit’s newest basilica,...

Jul 28

Parishes team up to bring virtual Vacation Bible Schools to life for families

Jul 28

U.P.’s Totus Tuus missionaries turn to YouTube to spread Gospel amid pandemic

Jul 28

Through life and death, Blessed Solanus’ powerful prayers bring faith and healing (VIDEO)

Jul 26

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Maryland governor overturns directive delaying school opening

WASHINGTON — The Archdiocese of Washington and its Catholic Schools Office hailed the Aug. 3 emergency order by Maryland's...

Aug 4

Catholic Charities provides nearly $400 million in pandemic assistance

Aug 4

Missing Mass: Social isolation keeps elders safe but lonely during pandemic

Aug 4

Nicaraguan bishops denounce Managua cathedral arson attack as ‘terrorism’

Aug 3

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Pope tells young people at Medjugorje to let Mary inspire guide them

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Let Mary inspire and guide young people today, Pope Francis told participants at the annual...

Aug 3

Retired Pope Benedict XVI is ‘extremely frail’ after visit to Germany, author says

Aug 3

Vatican dicastery launches ‘send a hug’ campaign for elderly isolated by pandemic

Jul 27

Pope thanks pilgrim with disability who walked along Spain's 'Camino’

Jul 24

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

PHILADELPHIA (CNA) -- Seth McGarry, a pitcher in the Philadelphia Phillies minor league system, has never really not played...

Jun 30

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

May 28

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

May 22

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

May 13

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Movie Review: ‘Palm Springs’

NEW YORK (CNS) -- There's an adolescent quality to the nihilism that underlies director Max Barbakow's feature debut, the...

Jul 23

'Brave New World,' streaming, Peacock

Jul 16

Movie review: ‘Irresistible’

Jun 26

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

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Arrestan a manifestantes por escribir mensaje provida frente a clínica abortista

Un grupo de manifestantes fueron arrestados el sábado por escribir un mensaje provida en la acera afuera de una clínica de...

Aug 4

Necesitamos sus oraciones ante explosión, dicen sacerdotes en el Líbano

Aug 4

Estas monjas nunca han dejado solo al Santísimo Sacramento en 135 años

Aug 4

Papa a sacerdotes: pidan al Señor ser hombres que testimonian la compasión

Aug 4

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For Detroit’s newest Jesuit priest, God’s calling became too loud to ignore

State’s Catholic leaders encourage voters to ‘Civilize It’ this election season (VIDEO)

Explosion in Beirut adds suffering to Lebanon's dire situation

Local priest shares brief story of talking with late radio host Samuelsen about faith

In light of pandemic, pope will begin new series on social doctrine

More Latest

New Knights pilgrimage center will focus on founder's spirituality, charity

Catholic leaders worldwide call for prayers, help after massive Beirut blasts (VIDEO)

Pope calls for prayers for Lebanon after massive, deadly explosion in Beirut

Knights of Columbus prepare for first-ever virtual annual convention

Eleven Philippine dioceses suspend Masses in effort to control COVID-19

Crossword creator tests faith knowledge, sees games as way to evangelize

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Archdiocese releases protocols for reopening Detroit-area Catholic schools this fall

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

Basilica of Ste. Anne prepares to celebrate historic novena both online and in person

Archdiocese of Detroit clergy appointments: July 27, 2020

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

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Counting our blessings even in the hard times

If we could see our sins clearly, we’d understand the depth of God’s mercy

‘Signs and wonders’ through Blessed Solanus, Ste. Anne a pledge of God’s deep love

The critical question of 2020: Are you ‘all in’ for Jesus?

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

Archdiocese honors patroness Ste. Anne on feast day with special Mass, hymn (AUDIO)

Parishes team up to bring virtual Vacation Bible Schools to life for families

U.P.’s Totus Tuus missionaries turn to YouTube to spread Gospel amid pandemic

Through life and death, Blessed Solanus’ powerful prayers bring faith and healing (VIDEO)

National/World

Maryland governor overturns directive delaying school opening

Catholic Charities provides nearly $400 million in pandemic assistance

Missing Mass: Social isolation keeps elders safe but lonely during pandemic

Nicaraguan bishops denounce Managua cathedral arson attack as ‘terrorism’

Vatican & Pope Francis

Pope tells young people at Medjugorje to let Mary inspire guide them

Retired Pope Benedict XVI is ‘extremely frail’ after visit to Germany, author says

Vatican dicastery launches ‘send a hug’ campaign for elderly isolated by pandemic

Pope thanks pilgrim with disability who walked along Spain's 'Camino’

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: ‘Palm Springs’

'Brave New World,' streaming, Peacock

Movie review: ‘Irresistible’

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

Español

Arrestan a manifestantes por escribir mensaje provida frente a clínica abortista

Necesitamos sus oraciones ante explosión, dicen sacerdotes en el Líbano

Estas monjas nunca han dejado solo al Santísimo Sacramento en 135 años

Papa a sacerdotes: pidan al Señor ser hombres que testimonian la compasión