 Celebrating 175 years
The Archdiocese of Detroit has an interesting and long history and this year marks a special celebration. The diocese has undergone a flux of territories, fires, growth, movement and the help of many dedicated people.
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Cardinal Maida Celebrates Mass at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral to Mark 175th Anniversary of the Detroit Diocese Windows Media Player is required to view / listen. |
Archdiocese Welcomes Five New Priests
Cardinal Maida ordained five men to the priesthood on May 10 before over 900 people at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. A reception on the cathedral plaza followed the ordination Mass.
- Fr. Lee Acervo was appointed associate pastor, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Plymouth.
- Fr. Charles Altermatt was appointed associate pastor, Most Holy Redeemer Parish, Detroit.
- Fr. Clint McDonell was appointed associate pastor, Divine Child Parish, Dearborn.
- Fr. Sama Muma was appointed associate pastor, St. Paul on the Lake Parish, Grosse Pointe Farms.
- Fr. Mark Prill was appointed associate pastor, St. Anastasia Parish, Troy.
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Ordination Mass to be Telecast on CTND
- Sunday, 6-1-08 at 7:30 p.m.
- Monday, 6-2-08 at 9 a.m.
- Tuesday, 6-3-08 at 3:30 p.m.
- Thursday, 6-5-08 at 1 p.m.
- Monday, 6-8-08 at 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, 6-11-08 at 3:30 p.m.
- Friday, 6-13-08 at 9 a.m.
- Saturday, 6-14-08 at 7:30 p.m.
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The CSA supports and empowers a long list of cross-generational ministries. |
Help for Disaster Victims in Asia
Death tolls continue to mount in Myanmar (Burma) and in China from the recent cyclone and earthquake. In Myanmar, an estimated 78,000 were killed by Cyclone Nargis and another 56,000 are missing. In China, the number of earthquake deaths could go as high as 50,000 with 160,000 injured. The Detroit archdiocese is facilitating support to relief groups in both disaster zones.
 May 17-26, 2008Monstrance to Visit Detroit
to Encourages Prayers for Vocations
A monstrance blessed by Pope John Paul II to encourage prayers for vocations to the priesthood and religious life comes to the Archdiocese of Detroit May 17-26.
2008 Local Grant Applications
| Operation Rice Bowl |
Catholic Campaign
for Human Development |
 Local Rice Bowl Grant Application
 Operation Rice Bowl Website |
Local CCHD Grant Application
CCHD Website |
| Operation Rice Bowl is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Detroit and Catholic Relief Services. 75% of the funds raised are used for international relief and development projects and 25% are distributed within the diocese for local programs. |
CCHD projects in our diocese and throughout the United States support low-income people as they work together to improve educational opportunities, create jobs, and improve access to services for the disabled. |
Feast of Pentecost 
May 11, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles, fifty days after the resurrection of Christ. Pentecost means "fiftieth day" and is considered the birthday of the Christian church.
May 18
Cardinal Maida will Celebrate a Special Mass to Mark the Anniversary of the Detroit Archdiocese |
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May 22
Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching and Catholic Social Action |
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June 9-13
Second part of the RCIA Certification Process
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The Pope in America - Lansing's New Bishop - Eucharistic Congress in Quebec City
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