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Meet the five men who will be ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Detroit

They came to the priesthood through different paths, but Deacons Tibai, Carlin, Pellican, Mabee and Fricke find a common...

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‘There’s nothing like the Word made flesh’: Catholics grateful for first Mass in months

Tears of joy, gratitude to receive Communion mark parishioners’ reactions as parishes cautiously reopen for public liturgies ...

May 19

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

More than two dozen graduates get one last piece of hardware as CHSL honors top athletes in each sport TROY — Jack Decker was...

May 22

Unsung heroes: Catholic schools go above and beyond to serve students remotely

From one-on-one lessons to creative video projects, local Catholic school teachers are sacrificing their time and energy to...

May 20

Masks, caution tape and Lysol: Parishes prepare for first public Masses in two months

As the first daily liturgies get ready to resume tomorrow, local parishes take extra precautions to ensure parishioners’...

May 18

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Fr. Charles Fox

‘Jesus, not religion’ is a flawed idea, and the Ascension shows us why

Paul A. Long

Pandemic has shown Michiganders how much we need one another

Greg Erlandson

Amid the suffering, acts of bravery are the pandemic’s grace notes

Sr. Mary Martha Becnel, OP

Jesus waited. Mary waited. The apostles waited. And now it's our turn to wait

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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...

Star of the Sea students get into the saintly spirit for All Saints Day (PHOTOS)

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — There were saints in the halls of Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Grosse Pointe Woods on Thursday, Oct. 31. Well, students dressed up as saints anyway. While some...

Hundreds of Hispanic Catholic women learn of God's love, share faith at 10th annual conference (PHOTOS)

DETROIT — On Saturday, Oct. 19, hundreds of Hispanic Catholic women gathered at Sacred Heart Major Seminary for a daylong conference celebrating their faith and heritage. The 10th annual...

Catholics in Detroit, Windsor turn to Blessed Mother during cross-border rosary (VIDEO)

International event gathers Catholics worldwide to pray for protection of all nations DETROIT — Turning to the Blessed Virgin Mary for the spiritual protection of both nations, Catholics gathered...

Setting the table: Archbishop Vigneron ordains four men to permanent diaconate (PHOTOS)

Deacons Van Dyke, Poyer, Billotto and Guardiola come from diverse backgrounds, but share mission to serve God and His Church DETROIT — Promises were made, hugs were exchanged and tears of joy were...

Man’s blessed friend: Local churches offer special graces for fur-faced parishioners (PHOTOS)

Pets play special role in owners' salvation, Franciscan friar says of animal blessing on feast of St. Francis of Assisi BERKLEY — There were a few barks during the benedictions, but mostly...

As more than 500 Catholics descend upon Comerica Park, Tigers beat baseball's best team

'Catholic Night at Comerica Park' features faith-filled fellowship, raises $2,590 for Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan DETROIT — Maybe the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Detroit Tigers fan. ...

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Candidates, catechumens excited as long-awaited entry into the Church in sight

Catholics-to-be continue to learn and grow in their faith even as their Easter Vigil entry into the Church is delayed by...

May 15

Pastors eager to resume community life, say shutdown ‘puts it all into perspective’

May 14

Four men, ages 31 to 59, to be ordained transitional deacons for Archdiocese of Detroit

May 13

Archdiocese of Detroit to resume public Masses on May 29; obligation lifted until Sept. 6

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Meet the five men who will be ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Detroit

‘There’s nothing like the Word made flesh’: Catholics grateful for first Mass in months

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

Unsung heroes: Catholic schools go above and beyond to serve students remotely

Masks, caution tape and Lysol: Parishes prepare for first public Masses in two months

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Archdiocese of Detroit to resume public Masses on May 29; obligation lifted until Sept. 6

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‘Jesus, not religion’ is a flawed idea, and the Ascension shows us why

Pandemic has shown Michiganders how much we need one another

Amid the suffering, acts of bravery are the pandemic’s grace notes

Jesus waited. Mary waited. The apostles waited. And now it's our turn to wait

Galleries

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

Star of the Sea students get into the saintly spirit for All Saints Day (PHOTOS)

Hundreds of Hispanic Catholic women learn of God's love, share faith at 10th annual conference (PHOTOS)

Catholics in Detroit, Windsor turn to Blessed Mother during cross-border rosary (VIDEO)

Setting the table: Archbishop Vigneron ordains four men to permanent diaconate (PHOTOS)

Man’s blessed friend: Local churches offer special graces for fur-faced parishioners (PHOTOS)

As more than 500 Catholics descend upon Comerica Park, Tigers beat baseball's best team

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Candidates, catechumens excited as long-awaited entry into the Church in sight

Pastors eager to resume community life, say shutdown ‘puts it all into perspective’

Four men, ages 31 to 59, to be ordained transitional deacons for Archdiocese of Detroit

Archdiocese of Detroit to resume public Masses on May 29; obligation lifted until Sept. 6

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Catholic doctors say churches essential, offer 'road map' to safely reopen

Extreme caution tops checklists for Catholic colleges to reopen in fall

Catholic leaders warn of humanitarian, environmental tragedy in Amazon

Iraq’s suffering will ‘rise sharply’ in wake of coronavirus, priest says

Vatican & Pope Francis

Wonder at gift of creation opens human hearts to prayer, pope says

Vatican distributes notes on cleaning, protecting church objects

St. John Paul revisited: Centenary spurs revival of pope's teachings

Learn from St. John Paul, pope tells young people

Sports

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

Spartan star Cassius Winston’s surprise appearance shocks Cardinal Mooney players

Raging virus pandemic has high school sports’ ‘world changed,’ local ADs say

Local Catholic college athletes left hanging after suspension of sports activities

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Movie Review: Capone

Concerts aim to foster hope, unity among faithful in mission dioceses

Successful Catholic app ‘Hallow’ adds features to help people cope in pandemic

Documentary shows life in the 'Biosphere' wasn't out of this world

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El Papa Francisco pide a misioneros difundir el Evangelio “con ardor”

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Catequesis del Papa Francisco sobre la oración que suscita la contemplación de la Creación