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December 21, 2007

Cardinal Maida's Christmas Message: We can be the light of Christ in a world hurt by the darkness
Adam Cardinal Maida
The Lord has blessed us with the gift of another Christmas, a wonderful opportunity to reflect on His love in our lives and the many ways He showers graces upon us each day.

Faith Formation Article: Wondering what would happen at Christmas if ...?
Sr. Janet Schaeffler
C. S. Lewis wrote (in "Twentieth Century," Volume CLXII, December 1957) that there are actually three Christmases. One is a popular holiday. Another, as he described it, "the commercial racket." And the third is a Christian festival, the real Christmas.

Priests recall special moments from memorable Christmases
Robert Delaney
Detroit - Ebeneezer Scrooge isn't the only one visited by memories of Christmases past this time of year. Perhaps people recall the warm glow of childhood Christmases with their family or maybe it was a particularly unusual Christmas that comes to mind.

St. Frances Cabrini pastor is named a canon in Malta
Joe Kohn
Detroit – Fr. Joseph Mallia, pastor of St. Frances Cabrini Parish in Allen Park, this month was given the honorary title of canon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Cospicua, Malta.

Catholic collection: Renovated Detroit Institute of Arts showcases hundreds of pieces of inspirational imagery
Marylynn G. Hewitt, SFO
Detroit – A vast collection of Catholic art is now on permanent display at the newly renovated Detroit Institute of Art.

Officials see progress in Church response to abuse
Robert Delaney
Detroit –A national report calling the Church's response to the clergy sex abuse crisis "impressive," but also that its "work is only beginning," met with basic agreement from Michigan Church officials involved in the child protection efforts.

Former St. Dunstan employee charged with embezzlement
The Michigan Catholic
Detroit — Wayne County prosecutor Kym Worthy on Tuesday charged Debra Ann Kilyanek of Garden City with embezzlement of more than $100,000 from St. Dunstan Parish.

December 14, 2007

New Hope offers help to those facing foreclosure
Robert Delaney
Detroit — A Detroit non-profit group founded to help people achieve home-ownership is now helping people facing foreclosure proceedings keep their homes.

'Joy within the tears' - Catholic hospice's prenatal program ministers to families of stillborn babies
Joe Kohn
Livonia — It was back in February that Jennifer and Ben Abler found their family life forever changed.

At 81, he says, 'I've got a job to do' - Jesuit pastor continues counseling teens at Loyola High School
Robert Delaney
Detroit — Rather than defining his work in terms of his parish or school assignments, 81-year-old Jesuit Fr. James O'Reilly takes a broader view.

December 7, 2007

Homelessness: A 'global pandemic' - Local parishes reach out to those living on the streets
Robert Delaney
Detroit —In metro Detroit this time of year, homeless persons can be found in both the city and suburbs, walking the streets or in warming centers during the daylight hours, filling the available shelters or sleeping wherever they can at night.

Capuchins mark 125 years in Detroit, 150 in U.S.
Robert Delaney
Detroit — Friars of the Province of St. Joseph concluded their celebration of the Capuchins' 150th anniversary in the United States last Sunday.

New brother attracted by simplicity, 'joyful spirit'
Robert Delaney
Detroit – Capuchin Bro. Todd Wieschowski says he was drawn to the Capuchin Franciscans because of their simple lifestyle and "joyful spirit."

Our Lady of the Angels Parish in Taylor is dedicated
Joe Kohn
Taylor — For Catholics the world over, last weekend marked the beginning of a season meant to anticipate the coming of the Messiah.

Fr. Mullen, 'compassionate human being,' dies at 72
Detroit — Fr. Bernard Mullen was a caring, creative man who had a great love for families and who could connect people with Christ in a very human way, his friends said.

Everest Catholic High School, Clarkston, to open in the fall
Joe Kohn
Clarkston — When Everest Catholic Academy opens the doors to its Everest Catholic High School next year, its focus will be to strengthen its students' minds and their relationships with Christ in the formative teenage years.

Youths minister to peers through annual CYO Rainbow conference
Joe Kohn
Detroit — In February, about 2,000 teenagers from across the archdiocese will gather at the Catholic Youth Organization Rainbow XXVI youth conference to pray, learn about the Lord, have fun and form and deepen friendships.