Detroit — In the Archdiocese of Detroit, thousands of pro-life advocates will take their message to the wider community on Respect Life Sunday and over the next few weeks as they participate in National Life Chain Sunday, Oct. 2, or in 40 Days for Life vigils outside abortion clinics. Life Chain participants, carrying signs with…
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Local News
Speaker series to explore Franciscan spirituality
by Robert Delaney •
Detroit — Speakers from across the country will explore “Franciscan Spirituality for the 21st Century” in a once-a-month series at the Capuchin Retreat in Macomb County, from October through May “This series will explain and define Franciscan spirituality,” explained Capuchin Fr. Ken Reinhart, executive director of the Washington Township retreat center. “The crux of Franciscanism…
Local News, Marriage, Family & Pro-Life
Catholics chip in for pro-life witness
by Robert Delaney •
DETROIT — To reach the broader public with a pro-life message on Respect Life Sunday, the Gospel of Life Committee at St. Sebastian Parish in Dearborn Heights launched a campaign to place a half-page advertisement in the Sunday, Oct. 2, issue of the Sunday Free Press. The headline on the ad will read, “The Right…
Local News, Marriage, Family & Pro-Life
Detroit-area Respect Life Month events
by The Michigan Catholic •
METRO AREA — The following events are happening in the Detroit area during October: 40 Days for Life Locally, 40 Days for Life vigils are taking place, Sept. 28 through Nov. 6. Visit www.40daysforlife.com or call the numbers below for details: Bloomfield Hills — Outside 43380 Woodward Ave. (248) 742-3535. Dearborn — Outside 4132 Schaefer…
Obituaries and Death Notices
Fr. Homan was inspirational, caring
by Robert Delaney •
DETROIT — During the 36 years he ran Subiaco Retreat House, Silvestrine Benedictine Fr. Daniel Homan welcomed more than 140,000 youngsters to the youth retreat center on the grounds of St. Benedict Monastery in Oxford. Fr. Homan died August 9 of cardiac arrest and extensive heart damage. He was 68. He was” a very good…
Local News
Business community to gather for liturgy on Oct. 19
by Robert Delaney •
DETROIT — Catholics from the world of business, as well as from other walks of life, will come together for a special celebration of the Eucharist on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Mass for Commerce When: 8 a.m., Wednesday, Oct 19 Where: Sacred Heart Major Seminary Chapel Celebrant: Archbishop Allen Vigneron Who…
