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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
Detroit Mass Mobs to return June 25 after three-year pandemic hiatus
The idea behind Mass Mobs is to invite people to attend Mass at historic churches, once-vital parishes whose attendance had... 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
Detroit bishop calls for penitential Advent after passage of abortion initiative
“Abortion is now legal in Michigan at an unprecedented level, and millions of lives are at stake. We must pray... Read more
Detroit TV personality Chuck Gaidica’s ‘breaking news’: he’s returned to the Church
Chuck Gaidica has been in the TV business for more than 40 years, telling the stories of Detroiters as a... 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
