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Farewell 'with a thankful heart'
Cardinal Adam Maida
During the 18 1/2 years I have served as your chief shepherd, I have had the custom of writing a monthly column and, many times, special columns reflecting the cycle of the liturgical year and responding to special needs and circumstances of our Church or metro area.

Cardinal Adam Maida
Robert Delaney
Detroit — Reflecting on what have been his greatest joys during his 18 1/2 years as archbishop of Detroit, Cardinal Adam Maida first cited what he called the "privilege" of having been able to "to be with the people in the parishes, celebrating liturgies to mark their parish anniversaries or other special functions – being part of the life of the Church firsthand."   

Special welcoming Masses planned with Archbishop Vigneron
The Michigan Catholic
Detroit — Archbishop Allen Vigneron will celebrate a series of 10 welcoming Masses in February and early March. All Masses are open to all who wish to attend, with some designated as special language or cultural celebrations. A light reception follows each Mass.

Freedom to choose is not without responsibility
Fr. Richard C. Macey
The Book of Job is a poetical book. Some scholars include it in the list of wisdom books of the Old Testament. It addresses the issue of the innocent who suffer. It does not give a definitive answer to that question. In the end, Job is rewarded in this life with more than he had before his unearned suffering. That is the traditional theory of retribution – God rewards good and punishes evil in this life. In later wisdom literature, the just person is rewarded with life after death.

Marycrest Manor residents have their home blessed
Joe Kohn
Livonia — Marycrest Manor, a Catholic skilled nursing home started by the Franciscan Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1962, was formally blessed last week.

Cd. Maida's Church duties extend to nation, world 
The Michigan Catholic
Detroit – As an archbishop, Cardinal Adam Maida has been called on to serve in various Church positions at the national level, and his elevation to the College of Cardinals in 1994 also meant opportunities for service to the Universal Church. "Wherever the Church would call him to go, the answer was always 'yes,'" said Msgr. Michael Bugarin, his priest-secretary from 1993 through 1998. 

Cardinal Maida led through challenges, developments
Robert Delaney
Detroit — For 18 1/2 years Cardinal Adam Maida led the Archdiocese of Detroit as it faced the challenges common to Catholic dioceses in the United States, as well as additional problems caused by a sinking local economy. 

Cardinal Maida gives, receives many thanks at jubilee Mass
Joe Kohn
Detroit — Cardinal Adam Maida called it "a liturgy of thanksgiving" — and words of gratitude flowed freely among the cardinal, his priests and the lay faithful at a liturgy last Sunday at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament and subsequent reception at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. 

A timeline of Cardinal Maida's service to the archdiocese 
The Michigan Catholic
Here's a look at the highlights of Cardinal Adam Maida's service to the Archdiocese of Detroit. 

Catholics recall Roe v. Wade, prepare for the next challenge
Joe Kohn
Warren — Following Sunday liturgies last weekend, many Catholics across the Archdiocese of Detroit attended prayer services, rallies, marches and vigils to mark the 36th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade.

Men's conference takes on three-day format to address sacraments
Joe Kohn
Detroit — God has given men a multitude of graces, packaged in the gifts of the Church's seven sacraments. But unpacking Christ's gifts to his brethren is too large a topic to address in a single day.  

Free Hug Sundays
Joe Kohn
Farmington — The young people at St. Gerald Parish have fully embraced a new aspect of youth ministry.

Authority to overcome evil comes from a divine source of power
Fr. Richard C. Macey
The first line about a prophet being raised up "from among your own kin" contrasts with the soothsayers and fortunetellers of the other nations.

Bishop Vigneron leaves Oakland a legacy of healing, virtue and the new Cathedral of Christ the Light
Monica Clark
Oakland, Calif. — Bishop Allen Vigneron had completed nearly six years as bishop of Oakland when he was appointed Archbishop of Detroit on Jan. 5.

Installation Mass will incorporate a variety of cultures and traditions 
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit — Whether you attend the installation Mass for Archbishop-designate Allen Vigneron or if you're watching the simulcast, there will be a bit more pageantry and symbolism than at a regular Sunday Mass. 

A look at a bishop's adornments and what they mean
The Michigan Catholic
When a priest of the Roman Catholic Church becomes a bishop, he is entitled to wear certain vestments and utilize specific liturgical adornments. In addition to the colorful cassock and sash, bishops are identified by the following articles: a miter, a crozier, a ring and a pectoral cross. 

Catholic education celebrates service
Sr. Mary Gehringer
As we enter Catholic Schools Week this year, we focus on the theme of celebrating service.

Catholic service
Joe Kohn
Metro area — The finest education in the world is of no use if the student doesn't act on what he or she has learned.

St. Mary, Rockwood, on FAST track in teaching reading
Joe Kohn
Rockwood — "There's an enjoyment about reading going on right now."

Catholic schools save taxpayers millions each year
Joe Kohn
Detroit — Many in the Archdiocese of Detroit know that Catholic schools enrich their communities by providing high quality education and fostering a love for Christ and neighbor among their students.

At Cristo Rey, a day's work goes a long way to a solid education
Joe Kohn
Detroit — While most 14- and 15-year olds are toiling away in their classrooms on a Wednesday morning, high school is quite a bit different for freshman Alexia Morgan.

Local Catholic officials applaud Bishop Vigneron's appointment as new archbishop
Robert Delaney
Detroit — Fr. Dan Complo's early memories of Archbishop-designate Allen Vigneron are of the young priest who was assigned to work for him at his parish in Harper Woods back in 1975.

10 to receive local Keep the Dream Alive awards
Robert Delaney
Detroit — At 98, Max Powell can still be found singing in the men's choir at the Church of the Madonna, but on Monday, Jan. 19, he will be at another church – the nearby Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament. 

St. Louis and St. Valerie parishioners celebrate unity
Kristin Lukowski
Clinton Twp. — "United in faith" proclaims St. Louis Parish on its bulletin, weekly song sheet and even the sign in front of the church — and now that St. Valerie of Ravenna Parish has officially closed and merged into St. Louis, members are now united in one community of faith, said pastor Fr. Larry Pettke.

Unemployment and the spiritual life
Fr. Michael Verschaeve
We live in difficult times in which worries over finances and the loss of meaningful work weighs heavy upon people. The stress caused by a lay off, job loss, home foreclosure or personal bankruptcy can be immense. It also may have a deep impact upon one's spiritual life and relationship with God. 

Come and enter the Kingdom of God'
Fr. Richard C. Macey
After an unsuccessful attempt to avoid the call of the Lord to preach repentance to Nineveh in the first two chapters, Jonah begrudgingly accepts the role. Nineveh was the capital of Assyria, the kingdom that destroyed the northern Kingdom of Israel and attacked Jerusalem in the south.

'I was in prison and you came to me'  
Robert Delaney
Plymouth Township — Faith can flourish behind prison walls and fences, providing purpose and solace even to those doing hard time. 

We're celebrating historic 50th anniversaries
Sr. Janet Schaeffler
We are in the midst of remembering historic 50th anniversaries. This past Oct. 28 was the 50th anniversary of the election of Pope John XXIII in 1958. The expectations of the time, since the new pope was 77, were that he would be very low-key and not do much. From the beginning, came surprises. 

Welcome home!
Joe Kohn
Detroit — When Bishop Allen Vigneron was introduced Monday as the next archbishop of Detroit, many in the local Church gave thanks to the Lord and to the Holy Father for sending them not just a new chief shepherd, but also one with a friendly and familiar face.

Bishop Vigneron tells priests he promises to do his best
Joe Kohn
Detroit — During his whirlwind of events Monday and Tuesday after being announced as the next archbishop of Detroit, Bishop Allen Vigneron had an informal meeting with the presbyteral council, a group of priests that assemble regularly to advise the archbishop. 

A dialogue with Archbishop-elect Vigneron
Joe Kohn
Bishop Allen H. Vigneron, named to the Diocese of Oakland, Calif. in 2003, was appointed Jan. 5 by Pope Benedict XVI to succeed Cardinal Adam Maida as the next archbishop of Detroit. Preparing to leave California for his introduction to the priests and people of Detroit, he spoke over the phone with Michigan Catholic staff reporter Joe Kohn.

Cardinal Maida says he'll stay in area
The Michigan Catholic
Detroit — "I am grateful to His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, and to his predecessor, the servant of God, Pope John Paul II. They have afforded me the great honor to serve as the archbishop of Detroit. But as the writer of Ecclesiastes indicates, now is a time for change." 

Instilling a vocation? 'Eat your vegetables, mow the grass, make a visit'
Bishop Daniel Flores
Over the years, parents of young children have occasionally asked me what they can do in order to help their children consider a priestly or religious vocation.

Students create holy cards encouraging vocations 
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit — "What does God have planned for you?" states a poster drawn by Mitchell Cunha, a student at St. Isaac Jogues School, St. Clair Shores, asking people to consider if God is calling them to the priesthood or religious life. 

Pregnancy center director will tell her own story at Mass for Unborn
Kristin Lukowski
Lathrup Village — Michelle Yax tries to help all of the women who seek help at the Problem Pregnancy Center in Lathrup Village. "I have not encountered a situation where abortion is the best option — ever," she said. 

Fr. Wolber, 'a solid priest' and St. Genevieve Parish founder, dies at 95 Robert Delaney
Detroit – All it took was a mention from Fr. Howard Vogan back in 1998 that he "could use some help" to motivate Fr. Ferdinand A. Wolber to become once again actively involved in the life of St. Genevieve Parish in Livonia.

Fr. Kowalski, 91, loved the Church and her people
Joe Kohn
Detroit — Those who knew Fr. Ralph Kowalski remember him as an intelligent, good-natured priest with an ardent love for the people of the Church.

Come and see where the Lord may be found
Fr. Richard C. Macey
Samuel was the last of the judges of Israel. His name means, "his name is El (generic name for God)." He anointed the first two kings, Saul and David. Samuel had been dedicated to the Lord by his mother, the wife of Elkanah. He was a miracle birth to a woman who was beyond the age of childbearing. 

New Archbishop introduced to Detroit  (online article)
Joe Kohn
Detroit - Applause and even some cheers filled the room as Archbishop-elect Allen Vigneron was escorted in front of priests, Church employees, media and Catholic school students at Sacred Heart Major Seminary to be introduced as the next shepherd of the archdiocese.