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Pope Francis appoints Pennsylvania priest to lead Diocese of Kalamazoo, Michigan
The Diocese of Kalamazoo, which comprises nine counties in southwest Michigan, has 59 parishes, 21 Catholic schools, and almost 80,000... Read more
Michigan priest pleads guilty to sexually abusing 5-year-old boy in 1987
A Michigan Catholic priest who was removed from active ministry in 2002 after a sexual abuse complaint was brought against... Read more
Michigan priest sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of second-grader
A priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit has been sentenced for the rape of an elementary student at the Catholic... Read more
Biden Justice Department indicts 8 more pro-life activists for FACE Act violations
The Department of Justice has charged eight pro-life advocates in Michigan with violations against the Freedom of Access to Clinic... Read more
Threatening messages spray-painted on home of pro-life pregnancy center board member
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
Michigan church sues state over right to hire staff committed to Catholic teachings
The parish is suing the state over a court ruling redefining “sex” discrimination that they argue threatens the parish’s ability... Read more
Soros, Bloomberg pump millions into Michigan abortion push
Billionaires George Soros and Michael Bloomberg, joined by a “dark money” group, are funding Michigan’s Proposal 3 to make abortion... Read more
Prayer rally to defeat Michigan abortion amendment is victim of ‘pro-choice cyber attack’
Organizers of the pro-life rally had asked attendees to register to help with preparations, but phony registrations came in from... Read more
Midterm elections 2022: How will these states vote on abortion?
In three states proposing constitutional amendments to advance abortion, surveys show strong support for pro-abortion referendums. Read more
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
Report details decades of alleged clergy sex abuse in Michigan diocese
The Michigan attorney general’s report, which does not make a judgment on which allegations are credible, names 44 priests from... Read more
Abortion ballot initiative would also give minors right to gender transition, bishops warn
Michigan’s Catholic bishops warned this week that a proposal to codify abortion in the state also would codify a right... Read more
Election 2022: Abortion appears on ballot in 5 states this November
California, Michigan, and Vermont are proposing constitutional amendments to advance abortion, while Kentucky and Montana are voting on pro-life measures. Read more
Pro-life volunteer shot while going door-to door-in Michigan
An 84-year-old pro-life volunteer was shot on Sept. 20 while going door-to-door in her community to talk about a ballot... Read more
Priest inspires thousands to sign up for novena to defeat ‘right to abortion’ in Michigan
The Michigan priest is inspiring thousands of people to sign up for a 54-day rosary novena aimed at defeating a... Read more
Oops! Typo-filled Michigan abortion amendment could have used a proofreader
The proposal would establish a “new individual right to reproductive freedom" and invalidate parental consent requirements and other existing abortion... Read more
Abortion ‘trigger laws’ in three states to take effect this week
“Trigger laws” banning most abortions with limited exceptions are set to take effect in three states — Texas, Idaho, and... Read more
Michigan: Democratic governor wins latest round in legal fight over 1931 abortion ban
The law, whose current form dates back to 1931, criminalizes abortion except when necessary to save the life of the... Read more
Bishop comes out in support of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh received a tip of the hat from his own bishop for his pro-life remarks. Read more
Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh tells team members he would help raise their baby in event of unplanned pregnancy
After receiving criticism on social media and from college football fans for remarks made at a pro-life event, Michigan Wolverines’... Read more
