After Blessed Solanus’ beatification, Great Lakes State watching three other causes for priests with local ties DETROIT — On July 30, the Archdiocese of Detroit celebrated the first-ever feast day of Blessed Solanus Casey, the Capuchin friar with an almost legendary story in the city. For years, countless Catholics have prayed for the beatification of…
Detroit radio personality Ken Calvert helps create unique Catholic Q&A show BIRMINGHAM — What happens when a rock n’ roller and a “holy roller” get together with a microphone in between them? No, it’s not a joke. It’s the premise of the “Father Joe Podcast.” Recorded in the home of retired Detroit radio host Ken…
Felician-run school plans to hire coach in January, recruit 40 athletes next year LIVONIA — Are you ready for some Felician football? On Aug. 8, Madonna University athletic director Scott Kennell announced the Felician-run university would be adding a football team to the athletic department for the 2020-21 school year. “Football has the opportunity to…
Collaborative food pantry a model of inter-parish Christian outreach ROMEO — What’s for dinner tonight? Tomorrow? Next week? Whether it’s a senior citizen living on a limited income, a single mother who just lost her job, or a family living on the margins who hit a string of bad luck, such a question can be…
Better Way Detroit offers opportunity for men and women to earn wage by cleaning parks DETROIT — A white Ford Excursion rolls into Henderson Park on the Detroit River. It parks, and out step four men with brooms, shovels and trash bags. A foreman gives some quick instructions, and the men get to work. What…
Yvonne Graves Parish: St. Moses the Black, Detroit What does mean to live out the Gospel? It’s bringing Christ to the people where they are. They are not going to be in the edifices, they are going to be out here in the street, coming to work, going from work, going to the store, picking…
