Fr. Roger J. Landry The Anchor The most abrupt and shocking transition in the Church’s liturgical calendar occurs from December 25th to 26th, when the Church pivots from celebrating the birth of Jesus and with it “joy to the world” and “peace on earth to those of good will” to marking the brutal stoning of…
It’s difficult to remember a year as busy — and blessed — as 2016 was for the Catholic Church in Detroit. The culmination of years of prayer, planning and preparation, the Archdiocese of Detroit celebrated Synod 16, gathering more than 400 Catholics from across Metro Detroit to invite the Holy Spirit to renew His church…
DETROIT — This week, families from across the Archdiocese of Detroit are gathering together to celebrate Christmas, spending the holiday with family and friends. Christmas conjures up memories of the family dinners, opening presents and sharing stories with family members young and old. While such memories are cherished, for some, they might also bring reminders of…
Archdiocese’s most senior active priest hasn’t even thought about slowing down DETROIT — Fifty years ago, Msgr. Peter Lentine had a hard time finding St. Philomena Parish on Detroit’s east side. Five decades later, he has just as much of a hard time leaving. “For a half century, we’ve prayed to get through all difficulties,” Msgr.…
DETROIT — As the calendar turns, The Michigan Catholic asked a handful of local Catholic leaders about their New Year’s resolutions, as well as their advice for others seeking to grow closer to Christ in 2017: Auxiliary Bishop Donald F. Hanchon: To try and take seriously the message of the synod, in consensus with Archbishop…
Felician Sisters install 1,032 solar panels at Madonna University, Montessori center LIVONIA — In the depths of winter, the Felician Sisters are holding out for brighter skies and lighter utility bills. The Livonia-based sisters have caught the “green bug” with a series of solar panel installations through a program sponsored by the Beaver Falls, Pa.-based Our…
