Detroit — It’s a letter well-worth the six-month wait. That’s the prevailing sentiment among members of Synod 16, who for months have patiently anticipated Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron’s answer to their work at the historic archdiocesan gathering last fall. Now that it’s here, the archbishop’s response — a 42-page pastoral letter titled “Unleash the Gospel”…
Legal, medical experts discuss abuse Livonia — Nursing home workers, law enforcement officials, and gerontologist gathered at Madonna University on June 15 to discuss a growing problem in the United States: Elder abuse. Hosted by the Elder Law and Advocacy Center in Redford Township, the conference on elder abuse allowed local officials a chance to…
Archbishop Vigneron lays out roadmap for future of Archdiocese of Detroit, calling on laity, clergy and families to be courageous witnesses to Christ Detroit — From the scattered languages of the tower of Babel to the apostles speaking in tongues at the first Pentecost, the methods of communication have varied over the years. The message…
Detroit — Dozens of police officers and public safety officials from Detroit and surrounding suburbs gathered at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on June 11 for a Mass of thanksgiving and memorial for all those who have, and continue, to serve the public good. Flanked by a Knights of Columbus honor guard, police…
Redesigned crest to replace historic 1937 archdiocesan seal DETROIT — It’s undeniably part of the history of the Archdiocese of Detroit, but it’s hard to tell a story with a pair of antlers and three mythological birds. With the archdiocese’s new coat of arms, unveiled Saturday night during the Vigil Mass of Pentecost at the…
Evangelizing focus represents ‘tectonic shift’ for local Church, archbishop says in interview DETROIT — In a landmark letter released on the Vigil of Pentecost, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron challenges each person, parish and institution in the Archdiocese of Detroit to undergo a “missionary conversion” geared toward “making one’s relationship with Jesus and alignment with his…
