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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
Michigan bishop ‘humbled’ by success of weekly discipleship challenge
The year-long initiative has attracted more than 11,000 weekly subscribers. Read more
Pro-life, Catholic groups file to intervene in Michigan governor's abortion lawsuit
Pro-life and Catholic groups in Michigan are seeking to intervene in a lawsuit brought by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who... Read more
Former priest withdraws pleas over child sex abuse after judge's rejection of sentencing agreement
Gary Berthiaume, a former priest, withdrew his guilty pleas after being sentenced to spend up to 15 years in prison... Read more
Pope Francis names new bishop for Catholic Diocese of Gaylord
Bishop-elect Jeffrey J. Walsh is a priest of the Diocese of Scranton. Read more
Payday loan expansion means fast money and cycle of debt for Michigan's poor, bishops say
A Michigan proposal to quadruple the maximum lending amount allowed for payday lenders would exploit the poor and trap many... Read more
Michigan AG to announce new abuse charges against Catholic priests
Michigan attorney general Dana Nessel told local news this week that she plans to announce new charges against “a dozen... Read more
Seven coronavirus fatalities at Michigan convent
During the month of April, 11 Felician Sisters of Livonia, Michigan died, including two who died on Easter Sunday. A... Read more
Michigan governor calls abortion 'life sustaining'
Pro-life adovcates have criticized the governor of Michigan for calling aboriton a “life-sustaining” procedure during an interview on Thursday. Read more
Was this Michigan grandfather on a mission from God?
Irving “Francis” Houle was a Michigan father of five known for his holy life. He appeared to bear the stigmata,... Read more
State abortion battles continue in Rhode Island, Michigan, Alabama
Several states are considering new abortion measures, as the nation-wide trend of legislatures passing new laws to restrict or entrench... Read more
Michigan lawmaker cries foul against AG’s 'anti-Catholicism'
A Michigan state representative is considering opening articles of impeachment against the state’s attorney general over comments that he says... Read more
