Since 1909, the banks of Orchard Lake have served as a refuge and home for Catholic Polish immigrants in southeast Michigan. What began as the Polish seminary, SS. Cyril and Methodius, which closed in 2022, has since evolved into a thriving school, cultural center, and shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Orchard Lake and St. John Paul II.

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A jubilee pilgrimage of hope through the Shrine of St. John Paul II - Detroit Catholic

Orchard Lake Schools celebrates its historic Polish roots, honoring the revered saint and pope known as the world's 'witness to hope'

The scene at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in Dearborn on Dec. 15 was too much to bear.

More than 200 stuffed bears dressed as Santa Claus in an assortment of poses and activities held gifts for the children in the parish’s religious education program, as the parish builds up to the Christmas celebration with its annual “Santa Bears” gift… Read more

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St. Kateri Parish gets in the Christmas spirit with Santa Bears display in parish hall - Detroit Catholic

In annual tradition, more than 200 stuffed bears dressed as Santa Claus come ‘bearing’ gifts for children in religious education

Traditionally, pre-Cana might look like a handful of couples meeting for a daylong retreat in the formation rooms of the local parish. While they’re there — many never having met before — couples might be expected to talk about anything from sex to finances to expectations in marriage; all things couples have a hard enough time talking to… Read more

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More than pre-Cana: The Marriage Group helps couples flourish for a lifetime - Detroit Catholic

Port Huron-based ministry focuses on making marriage matter from courtship and engagement to 'happily ever after'

With area lows expected to dip into the single digits this weekend, the Pope Francis Center Bridge Housing Campus will open its gymnasium as an emergency shelter starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, to provide unhoused Detroit residents protection from extreme cold and snow.

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Pope Francis Center Bridge Housing Campus opens emergency shelter - Detroit Catholic

DETROIT — The Pope Francis Center Bridge Housing Campus will open its gymnasium as an emergency shelter starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, to provide unhoused Detroit residents protection from extreme cold and snow.

Fr. Gary Tierney, 84, is remembered by those who knew him as a humble and kind friend and mentor to all those within his orbit.

A longtime priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit who served as a pastor, administrator, canon lawyer, vocation leader and a friend to many, Fr. Tierney passed away peacefully on Nov. 30.

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Fr. Gary Tierney, 84, remembered as a gentle friend, encouraging mentor - Detroit Catholic

A longtime priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit who served as a pastor, administrator, canon lawyer, vocation leader and a friend to many, Fr. Tierney passed away peacefully on Nov 30 at the age of 84.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, capped his visit to southeast Michigan on Dec. 7 by thanking area Catholics for the concern they have shown for their brothers and sisters in the Holy Land.

Celebrating a special Mass at the The National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem said he felt… Read more

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Cardinal Pizzaballa thanks Detroit-area faithful for ‘spiritual closeness’ to the Holy Land - Detroit Catholic

Latin patriarch's visit is a source of hope for southeast Michigan Catholics with family in the Middle East: 'We need a lasting peace'

During a news conference Dec. 5 at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth during a four-day pastoral visit hosted by the Archdiocese of Detroit, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, spoke about the dire needs of the Church and community in the Holy Land, particularly in Gaza, where just 541 Christians remain.

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Jerusalem patriarch: Holy Land needs world's prayers, support amid 'disaster' - Detroit Catholic

Cardinal Pizzaballa recounts the plight of Christians in Gaza, but says the community 'refuses to hate' despite conflict and war