Detroit Catholic

On July 7, 2022, the Archdiocese of Detroit received its 31st auxiliary bishop when Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron welcomed Archbishop Paul F. Russell to the archdiocese during a Liturgy of Welcome and Inauguration of Ministry at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

'Thank you, Lord': Pro-life Catholics rally in Livonia in thanksgiving for Roe reversal (PHOTOS)

Pro-life Catholics and others rallied June 24 in front of a Planned Parenthood facility in Livonia in thanksgiving for the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which struck down Roe v. Wade and returned the issue of abortion to the states.

Hundreds show faith in Real Presence during Corpus Christi procession (PHOTOS)

Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron led hundreds of Catholics in a two-mile Eucharistic procession June 19, the feast of Corpus Christi, from the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament to Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Keep watch with me: Parishes celebrate Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper (PHOTOS)

'Hosanna in the highest:' Palm Sunday kicks off Holy Week across Metro Detroit (PHOTOS)

At parishes like St. Augustine and St. Monica on Detroit's east side, the faithful sang, knelt, prayed and contemplated in holy silence the mystery of Jesus' Passion

Sharin' o' the Green: St. Patrick's Day at Corktown's historic Most Holy Trinity (PHOTOS)

DETROIT — During the 187th St. Patrick's Day gathering at Most Holy Trinity Church in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood, Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Detroit gathered to celebrate the patron of the Irish people and his legacy.

No tricks, lots of treats: Halloween at Sacred Heart connects seminarians, community (PHOTOS)

Kids and parents from all over the neighborhood line the blocks surrounding seminary to greet seminarians dressed in costumes, collect loads of candy

Moonlight, howling winds and saintly stories: A tour of Ste. Anne 'after dark' (PHOTOS)

Inside the darkened basilica, illuminated only by the moon, candles and flashlights, tour participants were treated to a "spooky" history of the church, catechesis on the Catholic understanding of death, and a peek inside some of Ste. Anne's oldest secrets.

Hundreds support right to life across Michigan on ‘Life Chain Sunday’ (PHOTOS)

DETROIT — According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, more elective abortions took place...

‘Remember Me’ services offer families a way to memorialize loved ones (PHOTOS)

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, Sept. 18, thousands of people got a chance to say goodbye to loved ones who died...

East-side Detroit pastor takes ‘working in the vineyard’ to a literal level (PHOTOS)

DETROIT — As a priest in the Catholic Church, Msgr. Daniel Trapp knows all about working in the Lord’s...

25 years in photos: A look back at Archbishop Vigneron’s ministry (PHOTOS)

DETROIT — On July 9, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron celebrates his silver anniversary as a bishop, having been...

During Year of St. Joseph, dads march with the Eucharist on Father’s Day (PHOTOS)

DETROIT — Catholics joined in a Eucharistic procession through the streets of Detroit on Saturday, June 19, in honor of...

Capuchin friars offer ‘blessing of the tools’ for Father’s Day (PHOTOS)

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — In the year of St. Joseph, the carpenter, the Capuchin friars of the Province of St. Joseph...

Archbishop blesses new Stations of the Cross at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (PHOTOS)

SOUTHFIELD — Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron celebrated an outdoor Mass on Saturday, June 5, at Holy Sepulchre...

Archbishop blesses Catholic Charities’ Center for the Works of Mercy (PHOTOS)

DETROIT — Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron visited the Center for the Works of Mercy following Mass on June 6, the feast of...

Everest second graders celebrate ‘Pope Day’ by electing one of their own (PHOTOS)

Jacob Luginski elected in mock conclave, spends day with ‘Swiss Guards’ blessing babies and traveling in...

Catholics gather in Windsor, Detroit for annual ‘Rosary Coast to Coast’ (PHOTOS)

Third annual event highlights power of prayer, unity among nations and peoples, organizers sayDETROIT — Hundreds...

Fr. Colin Fricke: Being ordained ‘felt like it was an embrace of heaven’ (PHOTOS)

Fifth and final member of class of 2020 ordained to be an ‘agent of Jesus’ Passover,' archbishop...

Ordained a priest, Fr. Andrew Mabee excited to convey ‘God’s unbelievable love’ (PHOTOS)

Fourth member of class of 2020 excited to serve God’s people in the model of the Good Shepherd DETROIT — Fr. Andrew...

‘God is so good,’ Fr. David Pellican says after ordination to the priesthood (PHOTOS)

Third member of the class of 2020 thanks God the Father for ‘pouring out His Spirit’ in a powerful...

Fr. John Carlin ‘choked up’ after being ordained, serving Communion (PHOTOS)

Archbishop Vigneron ordains second member of class of 2020 to be an ‘agent of communion’ for the...

Archbishop leads rosary for peace and racial justice at Ste. Anne (PHOTOS)

Nearly 150 people join chief shepherd in vigil as protests continue for a week and a half in Detroit, U.S.DETROIT...

Newly ordained Fr. Mark Tibai: ‘I thank God for bestowing this great gift’ (PHOTOS)

Archbishop ordains first member of presbyteral class of 2020 at cathedral; four others to follow this week and...

Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish hosts 400 cars for Divine Mercy Holy Hour (PHOTOS)

STERLING HEIGHTS — On Divine Mercy Sunday, more than 400 cars arrived in the parking lot of Our Lady of Czestochowa...

Star of the Sea students get into the saintly spirit for All Saints Day (PHOTOS)

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — There were saints in the halls of Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Grosse Pointe Woods on...

Hundreds of Hispanic Catholic women learn of God's love, share faith at 10th annual conference (PHOTOS)

DETROIT — On Saturday, Oct. 19, hundreds of Hispanic Catholic women gathered at Sacred Heart Major Seminary for a...

Setting the table: Archbishop Vigneron ordains four men to permanent diaconate (PHOTOS)

Deacons Van Dyke, Poyer, Billotto and Guardiola come from diverse backgrounds, but share mission to serve God and His...

Man's blessed friend: Local churches offer special graces for fur-faced parishioners (PHOTOS)

Pets play special role in owners' salvation, Franciscan friar says of animal blessing on feast of St. Francis of...

Corpus Christi celebrations bring Eucharistic Jesus to local city, town streets (PHOTOS)

Archbishop leads procession along Woodward Avenue, bringing Christ to cathedral neighborhood DETROIT — The feast of...

80 religious jubilarians celebrate combined 4,935 years of service to the Lord (PHOTOS)

DETROIT — From teaching the next generation of Catholics in schools to ministering to the sick and homeless in...

Staying up with Jesus: Faithful visit seven altars of repose on Holy Thursday night (PHOTOS)

Detroit pilgrimage takes cues from centuries-old European tradition of keeping watch with Christ DETROIT — Faithful...

Bishop Kelley School in Lapeer celebrates Catholic Schools Week (PHOTOS)

LAPEER — Catholic Schools Week each year traditionally falls during the last week of January. But with the...