July 27, 2007
 Tigers' Casey tells teens to preach with their lives
Kristin Lukowski
As the Detroit Tigers' first baseman Sean Casey told a group of teens last Friday night, in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi: Preach the Gospel always, and, when necessary, use words.
Missionary of hope: Former Kenyan orphan works to bring faith and computers to his native village
Joe Kohn
When you're standing atop a cliff, with tragedy and hardship, hunger and hopelessness pushing you like a strong wind toward the edge — that's when you need roots to keep from going over.
Msgr. Milewski is named to the highest rank of monsignor
Robert Delaney
Msgr. Stanley Milewski, chancellor emeritus of the Orchard Lake Schools, has been named a protonotary apostolic – the highest and rarest rank of monsignor – by Pope Benedict XVI.
Local PIMEs overjoyed at release of kidnapped priest
Robert Delaney
Local members of the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions were "overjoyed" at the news July 19 of the release of PIME Fr. Giancarlo Bossi after 39 days of captivity in the southern Philippines.
Women's out-of-the-ordinary renewal ministry flourishes
Joe Kohn
A renewal ministry at St. Mary Parish is out to stress that holiness is not reserved for the pews, is not always confined within acute seriousness, and should be shared by companions.
Archdiocese issues directive on purification of Mass vessels
Kristin Lukowski
Beginning the weekend of Sept. 29-30, the task of purifying vessels after Holy Communion, a task that has often been performed by eucharistic ministers, will fall to priests, deacons and acolytes alone.
The controversy over HPV vaccine
Janet Smith, Ph.D.
The human papillomavirus, spread by sexual contact, is the leading cause of cervical cancer and also causes genital warts. The widespread practice of getting Pap smears, permitting early detection and treatment of conditions for cervical cancer, has cut in half the incidence of and fatalities from cervical cancer in recent years.
F. Gerald Martin conference to address how we talk to others
Kristin Lukowski
An upcoming conference at The Retreat Center at St. John's aims to provide attendees with the tools they need to communicate with others and those of other religions.
Rector talks to crowd on race riot anniversary
Joe Kohn
Msgr. Jeffrey Monforton, who this weekend attended a prayer service in Detroit's Virginia Park neighborhood marking the 40th anniversary of Detroit's racial upheaval, was surprised when he learned who was speaking at the event.
Knights of Peter Claver leaders see growth ahead
Robert Delaney
The top leaders of the Knights of Peter Claver and its ladies auxiliary see growth ahead, as the historically black Catholic fraternal organization reaches out to Hispanics and takes its first steps toward international expansion.
 The porter of St. Bonaventure: Ven. Solanus Casey died 50 years ago; his legacy lives on
Robert Delaney
Capuchin friar whose superiors didn't consider bright enough to hear confessions or do any serious preaching is on track to become the first American-born male saint.
The legacy of Ven. Solanus Casey lives on
We asked readers to write and send in their stories about the impact they feel Ven. Solanus Casey, OFM Cap., has had on their lives. Whether they met him while he was alive, or sought his intercession after his death, the Capuchin friar from St. Bonaventure has changed lives.
Solanus Casey Center honors the memory of the friar
Robert Delaney
Detroit — The 40,000-square-foot Solanus Casey Center was built to both honor the memory of Fr. Solanus (1870-1957), and to promote the spiritual values he championed during his ministry.
Parish Festivals - The Big List
To serve you better, The Michigan Catholic provides this special supplement listing parish festivals from July through November. Please contact the parish for more details on festival events and times.
 July 20, 2007
Praying for a cause: Supporters of Fr. Solanus Casey to gather for novena
Robert Delaney
With the 50th anniversary of the death of Ven. Solanus Casey approaching on July 31, supporters of his cause for sainthood will be gathering for a special novena from July 23-31 at sites in Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, New York and Minnesota.
Parishes share resources as population moves
Kristin Lukowski
Merging two parishes and a mission into one parish isn't easy work, says Fr. Brian Cokonougher, who recently oversaw the merger of St. Joseph, St. Stephen and Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission, all of Port Huron, into Holy Trinity Parish.
New parish established in Davisburg
Joe Kohn
Having received a blessing to become a parish — and its new name — from Cardinal Adam Maida, Divine Mercy Parish last weekend celebrated its first weekend Masses with its first pastor.
No vacation from faith
Joe Kohn
Fr. Daniel Zaleski, pastor of St. Albert the Great, walked amid a circle of children from the West Wayne Vicariate, and posed the question.
Youth mariachi group makes Mass debut at St. Gabriel
Kristin Lukowski
The church was full to overflowing for a Sunday Mass earlier this year at St. Gabriel, in southwest Detroit, to the point that people packed themselves in against the walls, in the narthex and even just outside the worship space.
Oldest Dominican nun, 105, helped generations learn to read
Robert Delaney
Generations of Catholic school graduates can thank Sr. Leonita Noetzel, OP, for the advantages her phonetic approach to reading gave them in their school and work lives.
Local Syro-Malabar Catholics now have parish of their own
Robert Delaney
After special ceremonies to turn over the former St. Beatrice Parish property to them last Sunday, local Syro-Malabar Catholics were for the first time able to celebrate Qurbana in a church of their own.
Immaculate Conception High School closes
A "painful decision" was recently made not to reopen Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic High School, Warren, this coming fall.
Catholic book and supply business keeps it in the family
Kristin Lukowski
For the Klopp family, it's not so much about making a sale as it is being a "link in the chain" bringing people closer to God.
 July 13, 2007
Traditionalists welcome wider OK for Tridentine Mass
Robert DeLaney
News that Pope Benedict XVI's long-expected motu proprio allowing wider use of the Tridentine rite Latin Mass had at last been issued was welcomed with the singing of a "Te Deum" last Sunday at St. Josaphat Church in Detroit.
Fr. Birney takes over helm at archdiocesan Vocation Office
Kristin Lukowski
Fr. Tim Birney jokes — well, half-jokes — that his goal as the new director of vocations for the Archdiocese of Detroit is to fill up Sacred Heart Major Seminary until it needs an addition.
Sonographer: Free ultrasounds should discourage abortions
Robert Delaney
As more women contemplating abortion see ultrasound images of their unborn babies, the result will likely be fewer abortions, says Shari Richard, a pioneer in the use of ultrasound machines at crisis pregnancy centers.
Church of Transfiguration celebrates first Mass
Joe Kohn
Four parish communities who had seen their parishes through a combined 214 years were all represented June 30, as episcopal vicar Msgr. John Zenz stood in front of what formerly was St. Michael Church and ceremoniously knocked on the door.
Local order finds new growth in Nigeria
Robert Delaney
A women's religious congregation whose only impediment to growth is a lack of room to house new candidates and novices? And not 50 years ago, but today?
Catholic summer camp: Kids and parents are hooked on the values and fun offered
Joe Kohn
For many parents, occupying a child's mind for an entire week without the use of a television, video games or earphones might seem like a pipe dream.
St. Anthony marks 100th anniversary on July 4th
Joe Kohn
It was 100 years ago on July 4 that a small rural community with close ties to each other and zeal for the Lord laid the cornerstone for its new church out in the country.
Prepare to celebrate the International Day of Peace
Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP
In the 1979 film written and performed by the Monty Python comedy team, "The Life of Brian," some bystanders at the back of the crowd are listening to the beatitudes, but having trouble hearing.
The Donut Man — and Duncan — share Gospel stories for young folks
Marylynn G. Hewitt, SFO
Rob Evans, known as The Donut Man, considers himself a "Catholic apologist on a 6-year-old's level." His sidekick is a donut named Duncan – who seems to steal the show for the young target audience.
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