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Latin patriarch of Jerusalem’s visit to U.S. will spotlight plight of Holy Land Christians
The Archdiocese of Detroit will welcome Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, for a pastoral visit Dec. 4–7. Read more
Archdiocese of Detroit announces restructure due to shrinking numbers
Archbishop Edward Weisenburger announced a restructuring process for Detroit that will lead to church closures and parish mergers as a... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa to visit Detroit to support humanitarian efforts in the Holy Land
The Archdiocese of Detroit plans to welcome Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa for a pastoral visit in December to help fundraise for... Read more
Relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux begin U.S. tour at basilica named in her honor
The relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux are scheduled to visit Michigan, California; Washington, D.C.; Texas; Wisconsin; and various Carmelite... Read more
Shooting at LDS church in Michigan prompts Catholic solidarity, prayers
Multiple U.S. Catholic bishops offered prayers and expressed their solidarity after a gunman attacked a Church of Jesus Christ of... Read more
Detroit ICE meets with Catholic aid group, Democrat lawmaker to discuss deportations
Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Detroit Field Office met with a Catholic migrant group and a Democratic lawmaker to discuss concerns. Read more
Canon law expert Edward Peters is third faculty member fired by Detroit archbishop
Canon law professor Edward Peters, 68, had taught at Sacred Heart Major Seminary since 2005. Read more
Firing was ‘a shock’ for theologian Ralph Martin
Ralph Martin, 82, said Archbishop Edward Weisenburger told him Wednesday he “was terminating my position at the seminary effective immediately.” Read more
Detroit Archdiocese announces churches that will continue Traditional Latin Mass
Archbishop Edward Weisenburger of Detroit has identified the non-parish churches in the archdiocese that are allowed to continue the Traditional... Read more
Archdiocese of Detroit: Parishes must cease Traditional Latin Mass celebrations by July 1
Archbishop Edward Weisenburger of Detroit announced Wednesday that parish churches in the archdiocese that offer the Traditional Latin Mass will... Read more
Stray bullet breaches brand-new Detroit high school chapel; no injuries reported
Police said the bullet entered St. Peter Claver chapel at around 7:50 a.m. on April 7. There were no reported... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Tucson Bishop Weisenburger as new archbishop of Detroit
Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed Tucson Bishop Edward Weisenburger as the new archbishop of Detroit, accepting the resignation of current... Read more
Religious sisters share why they chose Blessed Solanus Casey as their namesake
Four religious sisters with ties to Detroit explain how Blessed Solanus Casey inspired their vocations enough to adopt his name. Read more
First-year seminarians will unplug from technology starting in fall at Detroit seminary
Starting in the fall, seminarians at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit are going to have more prayer time and... Read more
Thomas Gumbleton, former Detroit auxiliary bishop known for political activism, dies at 94
In announcing his death this week, Archbishop Allen Vigneron described Gumbleton as “a faithful son of the Archdiocese of Detroit.” Read more
Archbishop Vigneron rallies Catholics to engage in a spiritual ‘campaign’ this Lent
The chief shepherd of the Archdiocese of Detroit kicked off a season of penitence and fasting during Ash Wednesday Mass... Read more
Detroit cathedral to unveil long-awaited relics, life-sized statues of 12 apostles
The “Journey with the Saints” pilgrimage marks the latest step in making Detroit’s cathedral an “apostolic center” of arts and... Read more
Pope Francis names Steubenville bishop as auxiliary bishop of Detroit
Bishop Jeffrey Monforton, 60, is originally from Detroit and will assist 74-year-old Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron in the administration of... Read more
Religious community from Peru arrives in Detroit with mission to encourage vocations
Pro Ecclesia Sancta — “For the Holy Church” in Latin — will be based out of St. Isaac Jogues Parish... Read more
New ministry, UTG at Work, will help professionals share their faith at work
“We’re all about helping people understand that you can live your faith at work,” said Deacon Mike Houghton of UTG... Read more
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