By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In a 5-3 vote June 27, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down restrictions on Texas abortion clinics that required them to comply with standards of ambulatory surgical centers and required their doctors to have admitting privileges at local hospitals. The case, Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, challenged…
Henry Ford Village Catholic community cultivates faith in full-service chapel Dearborn — It’s no small secret that people tend to become more religious as they age. Whether it’s because they have more time for God as career and family obligations ease, or the passing of time gives them greater spiritual perspective, seniors often find solace…
St. Therese medical closet provides much-needed medical equipment to anyone in need Shelby Township — Imagine all of the places in Macomb County where you might find a lift chair: hospitals, furniture stores, resale shops, maybe even a garage sale if you’re lucky. But a Catholic parish? For many area residents, St. Therese of Lisieux…
From altar societies to parish office volunteers, seniors keep parishes going Walled Lake —When someone is needed to count the weekly collection, they’re there. When new flowers need to be planted along the walkway, they’re there. When catered meals need to be cooked for grieving family members at funerals, they’re there. If something needs to…
Detroit — After the worst mass shooting in U.S. history claimed the lives of 50 people and wounded 53 others in Orlando, Fla., on June 12, Detroiters joined with people of faith across the country the next day in offering their prayers for the victims and their families. During an interfaith prayer service at St.…
NHL greats, dignitaries among attendees for hockey legend’s memorial Mass at cathedral Detroit — Family, friends and fans crowded into the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on June 15 to pay tribute to the life of “Mr. Hockey,” Detroit Red Wings legend Gordie Howe. Howe, a hockey Hall of Famer and one of the…
