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In new pastoral note, Archbishop Vigneron urges priests, laity to renew focus on Bible

Scripture studies, techniques such as lectio divina can help parishes and families bring God’s word to life in a powerful way,...

Michael Stechschulte

Recent convert develops ‘The Saintmaker,’ a Catholic-inspired daily life planner

Self-proclaimed ‘productivity junkie’ aims to keep on-the-go Catholics on task and in grace with daily devotions based on...

Jan 22

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...

Jan 19

The Church’s oldest vocation: Life as a consecrated virgin (VIDEO)

PLYMOUTH — In October, Michelle Piccolo became the fourth woman in the history of the Archdiocese of Detroit to be consecrated...

Jan 21

Toledo cathedral vandalized; suspect and police officer killed in volley of gunfire

TOLEDO, Ohio (CNS) -- Police in Toledo, Ohio, are investigating an arson attack on Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary...

Jan 20

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Fr. Stephen Pullis

Prayers for a Catholic president — our responsibility as faithful Catholics

Paul A. Long

What is a Catholic’s moral responsibility regarding COVID-19 vaccines?

Kathleen Wilson

Advocating for the dignity of life is the Gospel’s call to everyone, not just some

Sr. Mary Martha Becnel, OP

Following the Lord when we don’t know where he’s leading

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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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Shrine looks to Eucharistic adoration to bring people together after a tumultuous year

Royal Oak basilica’s ‘Ascend’ events offer environment where groups unable to gather can be together to pray and worship the...

Jan 20

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

Jan 18

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

Jan 15

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

Jan 15

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Biden’s inaugural address calls for Americans to work for unity

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In his inaugural address Jan. 20, President Joe Biden said he is committed with his "whole soul" to bring...

Jan 20

USCCB president prays God grants Biden ‘wisdom, courage’ to lead nation

Jan 20

Sotomayor: 13 executed under Trump administration 'deserved more' from court

Jan 19

Trump signs anti-Semitism bill into law, creating ambassadorial post

Jan 19

Vatican & Pope Francis

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Pope prays Biden works to heal divisions, promote human dignity

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis prayed that President Joe Biden would work to heal the divisions in U.S. society and...

Jan 20

Amid pandemic, remain united in service, pope tells Venezuelan clergy

Jan 19

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

Jan 18

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

Jan 15

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Volleyball team at Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central meets its back-to-back goal

MONROE — You can forgive Karen O’Brien for saying Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central’s latest state volleyball championship was...

Jan 19

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

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

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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

Dec 16

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

Nov 6

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5 obispos y más de 150 sacerdotes han muerto en México a causa de COVID-19

La pandemia de coronavirus COVID-19 ha cobrado la vida de cinco obispos y 152 sacerdotes en México, según el último informe del...

Jan 22

Un día como hoy se legalizó el aborto en Estados Unidos

Jan 22

Reconocen virtudes heroicas del descubridor del Síndrome de Down, Jérôme Lejeune

Jan 21

Fallece el sacerdote herido en la explosión en la parroquia de la Paloma de Madrid

Jan 21

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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...

Jan 14

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

Dec 31

Detroit Stories Episode 4: ‘Resilient Detroit’ (PODCAST)

Dec 17

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

Dec 3

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In new pastoral note, Archbishop Vigneron urges priests, laity to renew focus on Bible

Recent convert develops ‘The Saintmaker,’ a Catholic-inspired daily life planner

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

The Church’s oldest vocation: Life as a consecrated virgin (VIDEO)

Toledo cathedral vandalized; suspect and police officer killed in volley of gunfire

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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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Shrine looks to Eucharistic adoration to bring people together after a tumultuous year

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

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

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

National/World

Biden’s inaugural address calls for Americans to work for unity

USCCB president prays God grants Biden ‘wisdom, courage’ to lead nation

Sotomayor: 13 executed under Trump administration 'deserved more' from court

Trump signs anti-Semitism bill into law, creating ambassadorial post

Vatican & Pope Francis

Pope prays Biden works to heal divisions, promote human dignity

Amid pandemic, remain united in service, pope tells Venezuelan clergy

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

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

Sports

Volleyball team at Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central meets its back-to-back goal

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

Arts

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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5 obispos y más de 150 sacerdotes han muerto en México a causa de COVID-19

Un día como hoy se legalizó el aborto en Estados Unidos

Reconocen virtudes heroicas del descubridor del Síndrome de Down, Jérôme Lejeune

Fallece el sacerdote herido en la explosión en la parroquia de la Paloma de Madrid

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

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

Detroit Stories Episode 4: ‘Resilient Detroit’ (PODCAST)

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