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Detroit Catholic serves as the online news platform for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit. The Archdiocese is experiencing a revitalization, with God guiding the efforts to renew the Church. Detroit Catholic aims to be inspired by the Holy Spirit, sharing the inspiring stories of individuals and communities who are responding to the call to spread the Gospel. This digital service follows in the footsteps of the archdiocese’s previous official newspaper, The Michigan Catholic, which was a respected publication from 1872 until 2018.

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'Nothing is sacred': Religious leaders condemn Russia's Palm Sunday attack on Ukraine - Detroit Catholic

1 week ago | detroitcatholic.com | Charles Fox |Greg Erlandson

(OSV News) -- Catholic and other religious leaders are condemning a Palm Sunday attack by Russia on a Ukrainian city that killed 34 -- including two children -- and injured 119. "When we celebrate the feast of life, the enemy wishes to inflict its feast of death on us," said Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, in an April 13 statement.
Despite improved health, pope picks cardinals to lead Holy Week liturgies - Detroit Catholic

1 week ago | detroitcatholic.com | Charles Fox |Greg Erlandson

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis is going without supplemental oxygen for longer periods and is continuing therapy to recover his voice and to recover his physical strength, the Vatican press office said, but he also is increasing the number of private meetings he is holding with the heads of Vatican offices.
Catholic leaders, public officials condemn violence after attack on governor's residence - Detroit Catholic

1 week ago | detroitcatholic.com | Charles Fox |Greg Erlandson

(OSV News) -- Catholic leaders and public officials condemned violence and called for peace after an alleged arson attack on the Pennsylvania governor's mansion in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In a statement, Bishop Timothy C.
'Waking up to God': Desire for community, renewed faith interest may explain U.S. boost in numbers of new Catholics - Detroit Catholic

1 week ago | detroitcatholic.com | Kimberley A. Heatherington |Charles Fox |Greg Erlandson

(OSV News) ─ At the April 19 Easter Vigil at parishes across America, the church will welcome many new Catholics. Perhaps that doesn't sound extraordinary. After all, it happens every year.
El Salvador president says he won't return erroneously deported, imprisoned man to US - Detroit Catholic

1 week ago | detroitcatholic.com | Kate Scanlon |Charles Fox |Greg Erlandson

WASHINGTON (OSV News) ─ Trump administration officials and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on April 14 dismissed arguments that an erroneously deported Maryland man should be returned to the United States from a prison where he is being held in El Salvador. The case has prompted concern from Catholic immigration advocates, who argued that the man was never charged or convicted of a crime before his deportation or imprisonment.
Ahead of Holy Thursday, Irish priest forgives radicalized teenager who stabbed him - Detroit Catholic

1 week ago | detroitcatholic.com | Sarah Mac Donald |Charles Fox |Greg Erlandson

DUBLIN (OSV News) ─ In a powerful courtroom moment just before Holy Week, Irish Army chaplain Father Paul Murphy forgave the radicalized teenager who tried to kill him in a 2024 knife attack. "I am in the business of forgiveness," Father Murphy told the Central Criminal Court in Dublin April 10, a week ahead of Holy Thursday, as he spoke before the teenager who attempted to kill him in a shocking knife attack outside Renmore Barracks in Irish Galway.
4,000 process in Jerusalem for Palm Sunday amid Israeli bombardment of Gaza - Detroit Catholic

1 week ago | detroitcatholic.com | Charles Fox |Greg Erlandson

JERUSALEM (OSV News) -- For the second year in a row, few foreign pilgrims were in attendance at the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives into the Old City of Jerusalem due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. But even the gray skies that threatened rain didn't dampen the spirit of the 4,000 participants.
Judge declines to preemptively block immigration enforcement in places of worship - Detroit Catholic

1 week ago | detroitcatholic.com | Charles Fox |Greg Erlandson

WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- A federal judge on April 11 declined to block the Trump administration from carrying out Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions at what are seen as sensitive locations, including houses of worship.
May They Rest in Peace: Sr. Marilyn Francoeur, OP - Detroit Catholic

1 week ago | detroitcatholic.com | Charles Fox |Greg Erlandson

Sr. Marilyn Francoeur, OP, formerly known as Sister Therese Noel Francoeur, died on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 88 years of age and in the 70th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister was born in Adrian to Noel and Ruth (McKie) Francoeur.