June 29, 2007
Adam Cardinal Maida
My Brothers and Sisters in the Lord:
The month of July is vacation time for many of us. July is a special time for relaxation, travel and other leisure activities.
U.S. troops should withdraw and let Iraqi factions fight it out, the bishop for most Iraqi Christians in the United States said June 19.
St. Sabina celebrates 50 years of spreading faithJoe Kohn
This month, parishioners at St. Sabina Parish wasted no time rolling up their sleeves to adorn their church's landscape with 1,400 marigolds, to double the size of the choir, and to prepare a reception for hundreds of guests.
June 22, 2007
Detroit Catholic co-ed high school to offer work-study, Gospel values
Joe Kohn
When Cristo Rey High School opens in southwest Detroit for the 2008-09 school year, the community can expect a school that is fundamentally Catholic and has a proven way of ushering its students on to college careers.
St. Owen pastor gets 'wish come true' just before he retires
Kristin Lukowski
From behind the altar at St. Owen Parish, Bloomfield Hills, the risen Christ extends his arms toward the congregation, in essence reminding them how he conquered death and how they will, too.
11 priests achieve senior priest status: We thank them for giving of their lives in service of the Church
After lifetimes of service as priests for the Archdiocese of Detroit, 11 priests have attained senior priest status.
After 75 years, students leave St. Mary Magdalen with fond memories
Kristin Lukowski
The last day of class at St. Mary Magdalen School in Hazel Park was a sad one for teachers, parents and students, but it still went out with a bang — and a bounce, and a snow cone.
New music director named for the cathedral
Robert Delaney
Church music is a handmaiden to the liturgy, and each enhances the other, says Nancy Deacon, who will become the new music director at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on July 1.
Regina, Cabrini take home softball state titles
Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit came home with two state championships, and two second-place finishes this season.
New name chosen for new Southfield parish — again
Joe Kohn
When four Southfield parishes join together as a single worshipping community June 30, they will take the name Church of the Transfiguration Parish.
June 15, 2007
Remembering a coach: Notre Dame Prep $2 million expansion to include band room dedicated to color guard mentor
Kristin Lukowski
Daron Gifford remembers his wife, Bev, as a happy person who cared for others — and who once gave the sweater off her back to a person in need.
Five school communities celebrate legacies, close doors
Joe Kohn
Metro area — Many at school-closing ceremonies in the Archdiocese of Detroit last week pointed out the funeral-like feeling about them — but even at funerals people are encouraged to celebrate the life that has been and look to the future with hope.
St. Germaine celebrates 50 years
Robert Delaney
St. Clair Shores — St. Clair Shores was "budding with new life and countless young families, and new homes were springing up everywhere" when Fr. LaSalle Lenk founded St. Germaine Parish back in 1957, Cardinal Adam Maida recalled as he delivered the homily for the parish's 50th anniversary Mass last Sunday.
Detroit Catholic schools get $210,000 boost from grants
Joe Kohn
Detroit — Catholic schools in Detroit have been awarded $210,000 through two grant programs to improve their ability to educate students.
Castelot conference features local priest/author
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit — What would you think of the apostle Peter if you didn't know he'd been given the distinctive mission to lead Jesus' followers in his absence? Or if you didn't know that Jesus had told Peter that he'd be a martyr?
New moderator, coordinators chosen for laity advisory council to Cardinal Maida
Robert Delaney
Art Seidler was chosen June 7 to succeed Robert McBrayer as the new moderator of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, the principal advisory body to Cardinal Adam Maida that represents the laity of the archdiocese.
'Our Polish Story' to highlight local Polish Catholics
Detroit — Cardinal Adam Maida as well as several Catholic churches will be highlighted as part of "Our Polish Story," airing 7 p.m. Saturday, June 16 on Channel 7, WXYT-TV.
June 8, 2007
Maltese Americans celebrate St. George Preca: Many remember him as priest, catechist, 'such a gentle person'
Joe Kohn
To some gathered at the Maltese American Community Club in Dearborn last Friday, Fr. George Preca had been a catechist or confessor.
Religious jubilarians celebrate decades of ministry in the archdiocese
Robert Delaney
More than 100 religious jubilarians — sisters, brothers and priests in religious orders — were honored May 30 at a special Mass and dinner at St. John's Center.
Church, pro-life leaders denounce Kevorkian hype
Robert Delaney
The flurry of publicity surrounding last Friday's release from prison of Jack Kevorkian, the former pathologist and both advocate and abetter of "assisted suicide," drew criticism from Catholic and pro-life voices in Michigan.
Attorney general weighs appeal on legal birth definition decision
Robert Delaney
State Attorney General Mike Cox will study Monday's federal appeals court decision blocking Michigan's Legal Birth Definition Act, and consider an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Seminarians release rosary meditations CD
Kristin Lukowski
As Detroit's seminarians did their community apostolic work last year, some of them at the homeless outreach program Crossroads, a few put together meditations based on that experience.
Priests' jubilee: Diocesan priests gather to mark milestones in lives of ministry
Joe Kohn
Throughout his 65-year priestly ministry, Fr. Ralph Kowalski has been a pastor, teacher and vicar. He's served in the city and the suburbs, and even studied in Rome.
Friends knew Msgr. Sherzer as humble, intelligent, caring
Joe Kohn
The Lord gifted Msgr. William Sherzer with a keen mind, a humble demeanor and much wisdom — gifts he shared passionately with many of his parishioners and brother priests throughout his 61-year priestly ministry, his friends said this week.
Ascension closes, but memories will live on
Kristin Lukowski
After its closing Mass, hundreds of present and past parishioners waited in line to kiss the altar at Ascension Parish in Warren, the place where many of them had been baptized, had received their First Communion, been confirmed, been married, and all shared memories.
Fr. Gabriel Richard coach dies in medical transport flight
Kristin Lukowski
Richard Chenault II was supposed to pick up two trophies Monday night at the Catholic High School League's Operation Friendship Scholar Athlete Banquet.
Visit these Web sites that nurture, challenge and educate
Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP
Do not be afraid of new technologies!" Thus proclaimed Pope John Paul II on Jan. 24, 2005, in his apostolic letter, "The Rapid Development."
