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St. Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral in Gaylord, Michigan.

Michigan bishop bars two priests named in abuse report from celebrating Mass

Feb 1, 2024

By Daniel Payne

In a statement this week, Gaylord Bishop Jeffrey Walsh said he had discussed the Michigan attorney general's report with the... Read more

St. Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral in Gaylord, Michigan.

Michigan attorney general releases second report of clergy abuse in state

Jan 9, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Michigan attorney general is conducting investigations of abuse allegations in each of the seven Catholic dioceses in the state. Read more

The Hall of Justice building in downtown Lansing is home to the Supreme Court of Michigan.

Jewish, Muslim groups call for religious liberty protections in Catholic school lawsuit

Nov 27, 2023

By Daniel Payne

The suit is challenging a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that sexual orientation and gender identity are protected categories under a... Read more

Catholic families and other individuals share a common way of life on a five-acre property called Cottonwood Farm in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Judge rules against rural Catholic community in dispute with local authorities in Michigan

Sep 30, 2023

By Martin Barillas

An attorney for families at Cottonwood Farm called the local government’s actions against the community “persecution.” Read more

Rep. Karen Whitsett, D-Michigan, speaks at a meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 14, 2020.

Lone Michigan Democrat holds up ‘extreme’ pro-abortion bill

Sep 26, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Democratic state Rep. Karen Whitsett has said she intends to continue “voting the way of the people who elected me.”  Read more

Part of the planned Stations of the Cross prayer trail in Genoa Township, Michigan.

Michigan township can’t ban Catholic group’s Stations of the Cross, court rules

Sep 12, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

A three-judge panel on Monday sided with Catholic Healthcare International and barred Genoa Township from obstructing CHI’s religious displays. Read more

Dozens of Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan, stop at Merrill Whippy Dip in rural Michigan to celebrate a postulant member’s profession of vows for religious life with Bishop Robert D. Gruss of Saginaw, near Lake Huron, on Aug. 16, 2023.

Why did dozens of religious sisters show up at this rural Michigan ice cream stand?

Sep 6, 2023

By Martin Barillas

A group of Religious Sisters of Mercy recently enjoyed a “sweet celebration” at Merrill Whippy Dip in Michigan. Read more

Dana Nessel, attorney general of Michigan.

Catholic parish challenges Michigan law that would control who it hires

Aug 24, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The parish sued the state over fears that a state law was being reinterpreted to force them to hire employees... Read more

The Tennes family at their farm, Country Mill Farms, outside of Charlotte, Michigan.

Catholic farmer booted from farmers market for views on same-sex weddings wins in court

Aug 23, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Because Steve Tennes offers his property as a wedding venue — but not for same-sex weddings — officials said he... Read more

Bishop-elect Edward M. Lohse, 61, will be installed in the Diocese of Kalamazoo, Michigan, on July 25, 2023.

Pope Francis appoints Pennsylvania priest to lead Diocese of Kalamazoo, Michigan

May 23, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Diocese of Kalamazoo, which comprises nine counties in southwest Michigan, has 59 parishes, 21 Catholic schools, and almost 80,000... Read more

Father Vincent Delorenzo pleaded guilty April 25, 2023, to sexually abusing a 5-year-old boy in 1987.

Michigan priest pleads guilty to sexually abusing 5-year-old boy in 1987

Apr 27, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

A Michigan Catholic priest who was removed from active ministry in 2002 after a sexual abuse complaint was brought against... Read more

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Michigan priest sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of second-grader

Mar 2, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

A priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit has been sentenced for the rape of an elementary student at the Catholic... Read more

Pro-lifers rally outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 1, 2021.

Biden Justice Department indicts 8 more pro-life activists for FACE Act violations

Feb 23, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The Department of Justice has charged eight pro-life advocates in Michigan with violations against the Freedom of Access to Clinic... Read more

A Detroit-area pro-life pregnancy center and the home of one of its board members were spray-painted with threatening messages early Saturday morning, Dec. 17, 2022.

Threatening messages spray-painted on home of pro-life pregnancy center board member

Dec 20, 2022

By Peter Pinedo

A Detroit-area pro-life pregnancy center and the home of one of its board members were spray-painted with threatening messages early... Read more

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Michigan church sues state over right to hire staff committed to Catholic teachings

Dec 7, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

The parish is suing the state over a court ruling redefining “sex” discrimination that they argue threatens the parish’s ability... Read more

A woman carries a sign warning of the dangers of Proposal 3, the so-called "Reproductive Freedom for All" constitutional amendment, during a rally on Oct. 15, 2022, at the state capitol building in Lansing, Michigan. If the controversial proposal passes, it would mean the end of all abortion-related regulation in Michigan, including for children and minors.

Soros, Bloomberg pump millions into Michigan abortion push

Nov 7, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

Billionaires George Soros and Michael Bloomberg, joined by a “dark money” group, are funding Michigan’s Proposal 3 to make abortion... Read more

People praying at an abortion clinic.

Prayer rally to defeat Michigan abortion amendment is victim of ‘pro-choice cyber attack’

Nov 4, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

Organizers of the pro-life rally had asked attendees to register to help with preparations, but phony registrations came in from... Read more

Pro-abortion protestors outside the Supreme Court after the historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Midterm elections 2022: How will these states vote on abortion?

Nov 2, 2022

By Katie Yoder

In three states proposing constitutional amendments to advance abortion, surveys show strong support for pro-abortion referendums. Read more

A woman carries a sign warning of the dangers of Proposal 3, the so-called "Reproductive Freedom for All" constitutional amendment, during an Oct. 15 rally at the state capitol building in Lansing. If the controversial proposal passes, it would mean the end of all abortion-related regulation in Michigan, including for children and minors.

In rare letter to all Detroit parishioners, archbishop warns of ‘extreme’ abortion initiative

Proposal 3 would have “vast and extreme” consequences for Michigan if it passes, Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron said. Read more

St. Peter's Cathedral in Marquette, Michigan

Report details decades of alleged clergy sex abuse in Michigan diocese

Oct 27, 2022

By Jonah McKeown, Shannon Mullen

The Michigan attorney general’s report, which does not make a judgment on which allegations are credible, names 44 priests from... Read more