August 29, 2008
September Prayer Theme: Vessels of clay: 175 years of ordained ministry in the archdiocese
Adam Cardinal Maida
This month of September, as I continue to reflect on various aspects of our 175-year history as a local Church, I would like to focus on the ministry of bishops, priests, and deacons those who have gone before us and those who now serve as ministers of Word and sacrament here in the archdiocese.
'Hell' on Earth
Joe Kohn
Ann Arbor Walking through a historic house in Ann Arbor, Jesuit Fr. Don Vettise jokes about local community members scowling at him for tearing down a rickety "historic" garage at the back of the property.
Teens' Blanketed with Love helps priest's family in Africa
Robert Delaney
Grosse Pointe Farms Msgr. Patrick Halfpenny had just learned about the blanket ministry being launched by a teenager in his parish Sunday, Aug. 17, when later that day his associate pastor got word about the death of a brother in his home country in Africa.
St. John Neumann parishioner earns a bronze medal at the Olympics
Joe Kohn
Canton Twp. St. Paul wrote about Christianity in terms of running a race, urging Christ's followers to run so as to win the "imperishable crown" of eternal life (1 Corinthians 9: 25).
Church urges 'no' vote on embryo-destructive research
Joe Kohn
Detroit Michigan's Board of State Canvassers approved a ballot proposal for November's election that, if passed, would prohibit restrictions to research that would destroy living human embryos.
Helpers to hold rosary vigil outside Hodari's clinic
Robert Delaney
Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Flores will join Helpers of God's Precious Infants for a Saturday, Sept. 13, Prayer Vigil for Life outside the Lathrup Village abortion clinic run by abortionist Dr. Alberto Hodari.
Hodari clinic charged for improper disposal of medical records
Robert Delaney
Detroit The Lathrup Village abortion clinic where the remains of 23 babies were found discarded in trash receptacles earlier this year has been charged with 12 counts of improper disposal of medical records.
CSA funds support religious education in parishes
Robert Delaney
Detroit There has been a heightened emphasis on continuing adult faith formation ever since Pope John Paul II's call for a New Evangelization, which includes re-evangelization of the Catholic faithful to give them a fuller understanding of Christ's message.
Two men charged in copper theft from closed church
Robert Delaney
Detroit Two Detroit men were charged last Friday with stealing copper eaves troughs and other roofing materials from the former St. Rita Church in Detroit's North End.
Local Catholic church hosts Lutheran bishop's funeral in ecumenical gesture
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit Fr. Randall Phillips called it a gesture of common humanity to open up his church to the family of Bishop John H.K. Schreiber, a Lutheran bishop, after his death two weeks ago.
Salvation is obtained through reconciliation
Fr. Richard C. Macey
With minor differences, this passage repeats the message of the prophet in Ezekiel 3:17-19. "You shall surely die" is a royal death sentence.
From St. Hugo's stage to 'Gran Torino'
Kristin Lukowski
Bloomfield Hills Michael Kurowski called it a one-in-a-million shot that he would be successful at his audition for a small role in a movie directed by and starring Clint Eastwood.
August 22, 2008
A new beginning
Joe Kohn
Detroit They show up bright and early at 7:30 a.m. each morning, raring to get the day's work under way.
Grand Prix Mass is just a part of this priest's ministry
Robert Delaney
Detroit Before the big race on Sunday, Aug. 31, some of the drivers, pit crews and their families in town for the Detroit Grand Prix will gather for Mass on the upper floor of the Belle Isle Casino.
Vocations
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit "If we want (young people) to consider being a priest, it's up to us to make that happen," says Fr. Tim Birney, archdiocesan Office of Vocations director.
Jesus shows His disciples a new way to live
Fr. Richard C. Macey
Jeremiah incurred the wrath of the leaders of the country in Jerusalem when he prophesied that they would not be able to defeat their enemy, Babylonia. He accused the leaders of injustice against the poor and needy in the land. They did not obey the Law of God. The prophet finds it impossible to remain silent and stay safe.
CSA supports many ministries, programs
Robert Delaney
Orchard Lake Not everyone realizes the difference the Catholic Services Appeal makes in the life of the Archdiocese of Detroit, but those involved in an array of ministries can bear witness to how CSA dollars help their efforts.
Notre Dame Prep student gets a perfect 36 on the ACT test, one of only five in the state
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit A Notre Dame Preparatory School student is one of five students in the state, and the only one at a Catholic school, to earn a perfect score when he took the ACT college placement test in April.
Rice Bowl grants help 48 programs in the archdiocese
Robert Delaney
Detroit Local Rice Bowl grants have been given to 48 programs in the Archdiocese of Detroit, totaling $25,750.
August 15, 2008
7-year-old insists her birthday party help China's earthquake victims
Joe Kohn
Westland When 7-year-old Victoria Thor planned her birthday party in June, she wasn't thinking about presents. Her mind, instead, was occupied with the victims of the May 12 earthquake in China, where thousands were killed and even more were left homeless by the natural disaster.
First vicariate-wide festival to benefit outreach ministries
Robert Delaney
Detroit It would be hard to top the Renaissance Vicariate when it comes to the diversity of the parishes that make it up everything from poor ones in Detroit's central city to wealthy ones in the Grosse Pointes, from ones with fewer than 150 families to ones with more than 2,000.
Greater access to CTND on Comcast is a welcome move
Robert Delaney
Detroit The prospect of greater access to the CTND Catholic cable channel was welcomed Monday by a woman who has worked to bring the channel within reach of senior citizen viewers.
God gives us the keys to the Kingdom
Fr. Richard C. Macey
The text makes clear that the officeholder is directly responsible to God for the performance of his duties.
Art changed this artist and encouraged him to share his gifts
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit John August Swanson didn't set out to become an artist; instead, in a way, art found him.
August 8, 2008
CSA: Reaching goal still leaves shortfall
Robert Delaney
Detroit Pledges toward this year's Catholic Services Appeal exceeded this year's target by about $200,000 as of last Friday's count, but expected payouts to parishes leave the total still short of what's needed to fund archdiocesan ministries.
Cafι concept transforms ministry to homeless
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit "Praised be You my Lord with all Your creatures," St. Francis of Assisi said in his "Canticle of the Creatures," which honors all beings.
Students for Life sue WSU officials
Joe Kohn
Detroit Wayne State University's pro-life student organization is claiming in a lawsuit that it was unconstitutionally discriminated against when university officials and the student council denied the group student funds on the basis of its pro-life views.
The Lord teaches us to expand our vision
Fr. Richard C. Macey
This is the beginning of a new section of the Book of Isaiah. Some scholars call chapters 56 through 66 "Trito-Isaiah," meaning "third Isaiah." It has a more universalist tone and celebrates the return from exile in Babylon.
Ministry helps women 'gussy up' their spirits
Joe Kohn
Detroit Moms who forget about themselves as they care for everyone else.
Archdiocesan Choir auditions set
Robert Delaney
Detroit Two audition opportunities for the Archdiocesan Choir are coming up, providing a chance for singers to try out for the ensemble that provides the choral music for major events at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament.
Faith Formation Article: Family rituals celebrate unity, God's presence
Sr. Janet Schaeffler
My two-year-old great nephew loves his own bed, his own blankets and his little turtle and lamb that go to bed with him each night. On his second birthday, he received some new things for his bedroom, including a new comforter and large new pillow (both from his favorite movie, "Cars").
August 1, 2008
Prayer Theme: 175 years of proclaiming the Good News
Adam Cardinal Maida
As we continue to commemorate our 175th anniversary, this month I would like to reflect on the importance of social communications and, in particular, on Catholic media in the Archdiocese of Detroit and its critical role to proclaim the Gospel and deepen our faith life.
Active lives, healthy priests
Kristin Lukowski
Metro Area A 24-hour job, well-meaning parishioners bringing in sweets, and responsibilities at multiple parishes don't exactly spell a recipe for health and fitness success for some priests.
Lights! Camera! Action!
Robert Delaney
Grosse Pointe Park For two days last month, all the excitement of a Hollywood location shoot was to be found at St. Ambrose Church including one of Hollywood's top stars, Clint Eastwood.
Take courage and do not fear!
Fr. Richard C. Macey
Horeb was another name for Mount Sinai in the Old Testament, although some scholars believe that the two names are a result of two traditions that merged. It was the place where the people of God became a nation by receiving His Law.
Closing Mass for St. Andrew, Detroit, Aug. 31
Robert Delaney
Detroit St. Andrew Parish, once one of the largest Polish-American parishes on Detroit's west side, will close at the end of this month.
Irish Pallottines celebrate 50 years in Wyandotte
Robert Delaney
Wyandotte About 300 supporters joined with members of the Irish Pallottines last Sunday to celebrate the community's 50 years of presence in the downriver community of Wyandotte.
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