Three priests ordained to ministry; 58 others mark milestones DETROIT — It was joyous week for priests in the Archdiocese of Detroit, with three new presbyters being ordained to the ministry, and 58 others celebrating milestone jubilees of 25, 40, 50 and 60-plus years of ordination. More coverage of the ordination Mass for Fr. Palazzolo,…
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Local News, Religious Rights Watch
Michigan Catholic Conference sues HHS
by The Michigan Catholic •
Dozens of Catholic groups across U.S. launch litigation over ‘egregious attack on religious liberty’ DETROIT — The Michigan Catholic Conference has filed a lawsuit in U.S. district court challenging the constitutionality of a mandate of the federal Department of Health and Human Services that forces many faith-based employers to provide health insurance coverage for practices…
Local News, Vocations
‘You did not choose Jesus — He chose you’
by Robert Delaney •
Archbishop ordains three new priests for Archdiocese of Detroit DETROIT — Friends, family, well-wishers, priests and prelates filled the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on May 26 to see Archbishop Allen Vigneron ordain three new priests for the Archdiocese of Detroit. With a total congregation of close to 1,000 people and a ceremony rich in…
Obituaries and Death Notices
Fr. Nowlan remembered for compassion
by Robert Delaney •
DETROIT — Fr. John Nowlan was “a man of integrity who had a lot of compassion,” said his longtime friend, Fr. Norman Thomas. “Any kind of problem people had, he not only listened to it, but it affected him. If there was something he could do about it, he would do it; or he would…
Obituaries and Death Notices
Fr. Kendzierski loved his parishioners
by Robert Delaney •
DETROIT — Fr. Norbert Kendzierski, pastor of St. Colman Parish in Farmington Hills, loved his parishioners, and sought to enhance their lives however he could, said longtime friend Fr. Robert Wittkowski. “And he loved beauty, and you could see the result of that all around St. Colman Parish,” said Fr. Wittkowski, pastor of St. Edmund…
Obituaries and Death Notices
Fr. Reinhart remembered for passion, creativity
by Robert Delaney •
DETROIT — Fr. Kenneth Reinhart, OFM Cap., was known for his “passion, creativity, directness and administrative skills,” according to the Detroit-based Capuchin Province of St. Joseph. “Despite his struggles with a number of illnesses, he was committed to his ministries and the people they served, as well as to the Capuchin fraternity,” a statement from…
