What’s happening in and around the Archdiocese of Detroit
Volunteers clean gravesites of priests, religious at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Southfield — On a bright, sunny Saturday afternoon, parishioners from across the Archdiocese of Detroit honored those who brought light to people’s lives through a simple act of love. In commemoration of the Aug. 4 feast of St. John Vianney, patron saint of priests, parishioners…
Fr. Embach ordained for Jesuits after 18 years as a doctor Omaha, Neb. — For most of his life, Fr. Kevin Embach, SJ, had two desires: to practice medicine and to serve God. “I had two uncles who were physicians, and I admired them a lot,” Fr. Embach told The Michigan Catholic. “When I went…
Grosse Pointe Park — Parishioners and attendees at St. Ambrose Parish had the chance to spend the evening with a recipient of God’s graces on earth. Paula Medina Zarate, recipient of the only Vatican-confirmed healing at the intercession of Blessed Solanus Casey, was at St. Ambrose on the border of Detroit and Grosse Pointe Park…
Strangers No Longer allows concerned Catholics to band together in action Allen Park — Heightened enforcement of immigration policies, including the separation of families and higher rates of arrests of undocumented individuals, have caused strong rebukes from the local Catholic community in recent months, including from Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron. An executive order from…
Dedicated volunteer makes project to save iconic steeples possible Detroit — Sweetest Heart of Mary’s steeples are on much more solid ground, thanks to a proposal from a local builder and the determination of a dedicated volunteer. In July 2017, The Michigan Catholic reported Mother of Divine Mercy Parish, composed of Sweetest Heart of Mary…
Hundreds gather to pray, celebrate friar’s legacy at St. Bonaventure, Shrine basilica DETROIT — Thousands of Catholics across the Archdiocese of Detroit and beyond celebrated the first feast day of Blessed Solanus Casey on July 29 and 30, a testament to the impact of the Capuchin friar beloved by countless faithful for his humility, faith…
