March 28, 2008
 New life for 1,407 at Easter
Joe Kohn
Metro Area Last Saturday night, the parish community at St. Ambrose Church in Grosse Pointe Park witnessed what for Bobi Morey, her four children and her husband, Steven McGraw, was a life-changing moment.
Summit to weigh responses to economic crisis
Robert Delaney
Detroit Ninety-eight percent of local Catholic parishes responding to the Michigan in Crisis survey last fall reported an increase in people coming to them in need of assistance.
Chrism Mass
Joe Kohn
Detroit Jesus Christ made the decision to share in our human condition a decision that led Him to physical torment, humiliation and even death on a cross so that we might be one in an eternal bond with God the Father and with one another.
Youth conference to promote culture of life
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit An upcoming youth conference will feature speakers, bands and, most importantly, learning about being involved in a culture that promotes life.
Ending racism called key to poverty fight
Robert Delaney
Detroit Any serious approach to fighting poverty must address the connection with racism or its bound to fail, says Sr. Cathey DeSantis, CSJ, director of the Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance. And she stresses that whats needed is overcoming systemic racism built into institutions and societal structures, not just promoting interracial goodwill and understanding.
Fr. Bodo: Mystics prove that God continues ... to cherish us
Marylynn G. Hewitt
Detroit Franciscan Fr. Murray Bodo admits hes been interested in the mystics since he was about 14 years old and was in seminary high school. Now I sound like a little geek, he quips.
March 21, 2008
 Detroit among dioceses represented at papal visit
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit When Pope Benedict XVI visits New York and Washington, D.C. next month, the Archdiocese of Detroit will be represented.
Four years of friendship yields 1,000 gift blankets
Kristin Lukowski
Rochester Hills When you come to Chris Rosa's house for blanket-making night, don't bother ringing the doorbell just let yourself in. Kick off your shoes, say hello to your friends, introduce yourself to the new faces, and grab a plate of whatever is making the house smell so delicious.
Local Chaldean community mourns death of Iraqi archbishop
Joe Kohn
Southfield The death of Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho of Mosul, Iraq, at the hands of terrorists has shaken members of the local Chaldean Catholic community, many of whom knew the late archbishop.
Easter blessings
Adam Cardinal Maida
May the joy, peace and saving mercy of the Risen Lord Jesus bless you and your families!
Fr. Dunn remained focused on Jesus
Joe Kohn
Detroit Jesus Christ was never far from the mind and heart of Fr. Lawrence Dunn, and he would make Jesus the focus of every relationship, said his friends and family members.
St. Patrick's Day celebrated early due to Holy Week
Robert Delaney
Detroit Most Holy Trinity Church was filled last Friday, March 14, for the Corktown church's annual St. Patrick's Day Mass.
March 14, 2008 
Cardinal Maida says slain Iraqi archbishop 'was a good shepherd whose life was needlessly sacrificed by extremists' (online only article)
Joe Kohn
Detroit -- The death of Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho of Mosul, Iraq at the hands of terrorists shook members of the local Chaldean Catholic community, many of whom knew the late archbishop.
Sorrows brings the Stations of the Cross to life
Kristin Lukowski
Farmington The Living Stations of the Cross at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Farmington, is more than just a performance for the people involved.
World Youth Day
Kristin Lukowski
Livonia For a few hours on Sunday, a bit of Australia transported itself smack into southeast Michigan.
At 78, Cardinal Maida is oldest serving U.S. bishop
Robert Delaney
Detroit Cardinal Adam Maida said the celebration of his birthday would be "a little muted this year," coming so soon after the recent death of his mother at the age of 99.
'Lost art' of palm weaving takes a lot of practice
Michelle Samartino
Utica A simple frond can be woven into a beautiful cross or rosette, given the artist's nimble fingers and patience lots of patience.
Holy Week
Adam Cardinal Maida
This weekend, we begin our annual Holy Week observance. Keeping with my tradition, I would like to offer some spiritual reflections and suggestions to help us prepare for these beautiful and sacred days, the most important liturgical celebrations of the Church year.
Fr. Curtin 'appreciated the fact that God made him a priest'
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit Fr. James Curtin, the last living member of the ordination class of 1952, was remembered by friends last week as a simple man who was sincere, saintly and holy.
PIME's Fr. Rossi was devoted missionary, loving pastor
Joe Kohn
Detroit Those who knew PIME missionary Fr. Dominic Rossi, the former long-time pastor of San Francesco Parish in Clinton Township, say he was a caring, dependable priest and an ardently devoted missionary.
Local lay woman on bishops' advisory council
Robert Delaney
Farmington Hills Jeannette Wheatley, a member of Gesu Parish in Detroit, said she finds it "very exciting" to serve on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' National Advisory Council.
Action urged on poverty-racism report
Robert Delaney
Detroit When Catholic Charities USA released its report on poverty and racism back in January, officials said they hoped it would spark "a conversation" across the country on what can be done about the problems.
A message for every man is goal of sixth annual men's conference
Joe Kohn
Detroit Being a light of Christ isn't about being safe and invisible, which is why the Holy Spirit inspires men, gives them strength to overcome enslavement to sin, and constantly urges them to spread the love of the Father to those they encounter.
March 7, 2008
 Prayer Theme - We honor the gift of consecrated life in the history of the archdiocese
Adam Cardinal Maida
When initial settlers landed along the Detroit River on July 24, 1701, two religious were among the retinue of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac a Franciscan priest, whose name has been lost to history, and a Jesuit, Fr. Francois Vaillant.
Local Catholics pray for kidnapped Iraqi archbishop
Robert Delaney
Detroit Prayers were said in local Chaldean Catholic churches last Sunday for the Chaldean archbishop kidnapped in Iraq last Friday, and the three people with him who were killed.
St. Patrick's events changed due to early Holy Week
Robert Delaney
Detroit With Holy Week coming early this year, so will the liturgical celebration of St. Patrick's Day. And while the St. Patrick's Day Parade will still be the Sunday before March 17, the fact that it is Palm Sunday will cause changes to the pre-parade Mass.
Students sacrifice rest for reflection during Lent
Kristin Lukowski
Troy A group of Troy Catholics get together early in the morning for prayer and fellowship a remarkable feat when you consider that after breakfast, they're headed to their first class.
Bishop Boyea says Lansing assignment gives him 'great joy'
Catholic News Service
Washington Bishop Earl Boyea has a "deep passion for learning, for studying and sharing the faith, and preaching the Gospel," said Cardinal Adam Maida upon learning that Bishop Boyea was named as bishop of the Diocese of Lansing.
Local Adrian Dominican, Sr. Nadolny, is elected chapter prioress
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit Adrian Dominican Sr. Frances Nadolny was elected Chapter Prioress Saturday by 180 sisters from the Great Lakes Dominican Mission Chapter after a full day of prayer and discernment.
Bioethicist clarifies Church stand on stem-cell research
Robert Delaney
Detroit Fr. Tad Pacholczyk showed two lists during his presentation last Sunday on stem-cell research one of medical cures derived from adult stem cells and one of cures using embryonic stem cells.
Faith Formation Article: Fasting at Lent, and year-round, in our Christian life
Sr. Janet Schaeffler
There is a story from the past about a foolish old woman who talked to God (and God talked to her). She had no idea what a privilege this was. It so happened that one day shortly before Lent the old woman prayed...
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