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Labor Day Salutes American Workers

This Labor Day, let us reflect on the meaning of the holiday and give thanks to God for the gift and privilege of human employment.

Labor Day prayer

USCCB Labor Day message

Find a Mass while on vacation

Detroit Industry by Diego Rivera
South Wall, Detroit Institute of Arts


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Church Leaders Speak Out on Evils of Abortion

Clarifications and corrections on exactly what the Church teaches

Reflections on this Sunday's readings

God gives us the keys to the Kingdom

Readings for this Sunday's Mass from USCCB

Fr. Richard Macey's scripture column

September Prayer Theme

Detroit group heads home

World Youth Day concludes in Australia

Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the final Mass for World Youth Day before an estimate crowd of 400,000 in Sydney, Australia, on July 20th. Bishops John Quinn and Daniel Flores and approximately 640 teens and young adults from metropolitan Detroit were in attendance.

World Youth Day information

June 29, 2008 - June 29, 2009

Pope proclaims year devoted to St. Paul

The year will include a myriad of events in the areas of ecumenism, liturgy, prayer, art, history, archaeology, pastoral initiatives, and pilgrimages.

Pauline Year information

Celebrating 175 years

Cardinal Adam Maida celebrated Mass on May 18th at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in honor of the 175th anniversary of the founding of the Detroit Diocese by Pope Gregory XVI in 1833.

175th anniversary information

Spreading the good news for 175 years

2008 Catholic Services Appeal

Gifts to the CSA benefit every generation in the Archdiocese by supporting and empowering a long list of cross-generational ministries.

See what's new this week

In your Michigan Catholic Newspaper

"Hell" on Earth - Jesuit-founded charity works to help the poorest of the poor - those who live in garbage dumps.

Olympic Glory - Canton Township parishioner brings home the bronze in swimming from the Olympics.

Blanketed in Love - Catholic teens start a blanket project - just in time to help a local priest's family in Africa.

The Big List: Parish Festivals - To serve you better, The Michigan Catholic provides this listing of parish festivals.

Please note: there will not be a Sept. 5 issue. We will resume publication on Sept. 12.

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September 6

Saturday Evangelization Series
Breaking open the letters of St. Paul: Focusing on Romans

September 10

Christian Service Orientation

Fall Kick-off & Orientation for all who serve in Christian Service in a parish or academic setting

September 13

Vocations Convocation
For all working on behalf of vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life

The Science of Stem Cells - Grant Applications - The Pope in America

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