Towering over Interstate 94 and Detroit’s Morningside neighborhood, St. Matthew Catholic Church is an impressive landmark on the city’s east side.

But many of St. Matthew’s neighbors have never entered the historic church.

So, one Saturday, a group of parishioners thought it best to go out into the neighborhood and bring the church to… Read more

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Detroit parishioners go door to door to offer prayer, invite neighbors to church - Detroit Catholic

Eight people from St. Mathew Parish visited 350 homes throughout Morningside and East English Village neighborhoods Nov. 15

As the Archdiocese of Detroit prepares to undertake a two-year restructuring effort, Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger said he wants “every Catholic in southeast Michigan to have a voice in the process,” and called for faith and trust in God’s plan for the local Church.

Addressing media Nov. 17, a day after the archdiocese announced it… Read more

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Amid restructuring, 'Jesus reminds us the only foundation is him,' archbishop says - Detroit Catholic

Archbishop Weisenburger encourages faith, participation after Archdiocese of Detroit announces two-year restructuring effort

The Archdiocese of Detroit is embarking upon a two-year process of restructuring that will involve every Catholic parish in southeast Michigan, with the goal of thoughtfully aligning parishes, clergy and communities to flourish for generations to come, Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger announced in a message to the faithful read during Masses… Read more

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Archdiocese of Detroit announces two-year restructuring to involve every parish - Detroit Catholic

Each parish to host two listening sessions in spring of 2026, giving parishioners chance to ‘shape the future of our archdiocese’

For almost a century, more than 100,000 souls have found repose in the peaceful 370 acres of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield, one of the several cemeteries operated by Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services in the Archdiocese of Detroit.

While the cemetery has long been a place for loved ones who have died to find their peaceful… Read more

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A jubilee pilgrimage of hope through Holy Sepulchre Cemetery - Detroit Catholic

Historic Southfield cemetery serves as final resting place for more than 100,000 souls, a place of peace and comfort for families

Fr. Howard Vogan, the longtime pastor of St. Genevieve-St. Maurice Parish in Livonia and St. Joseph Parish in South Lyon, is remembered as a devout pastor who celebrated Mass with reverence and always ensured his parish was on sound footing.

Fr. Vogan combined reverence for the Mass with a personal preaching style that attracted people to… Read more

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Fr. Howard Vogan, 82, remembered for reverence, humility in serving his flock - Detroit Catholic

Longtime priest served for decades as pastor of St. Joseph in South Lyon, St. Genevieve-St. Maurice in Livonia

Twenty years ago, the Berrigans — formerly parishioners of St. Fabian Parish in Farmington Hills and now parishioners of St. Irenaeus in Rochester Hills — were inspired by a homily during World Mission Sunday that led them on a journey to found a now-thriving school in Uganda.

For Nancy in particular, that 2005 homily was personal. The… Read more

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20 years later, local couple reflects on success of Ugandan school they founded - Detroit Catholic

In 2005, Nancy and Paul Berrigan were inspired by a homily during World Mission Sunday to make a difference a world away

Detroit will welcome Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, for a pastoral visit from Dec. 4-7, during which the cardinal will raise support for the Christian communities in the war-torn Holy Land.

During Cardinal Pizzaballa’s visit to southeast Michigan — an area that boasts a rich and diverse tapestry of… Read more

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Cardinal Pizzaballa to visit Detroit from Dec. 4-7 to raise support for Holy Land - Detroit Catholic

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem to greet local Eastern-rite, Latin-rite Catholics, renewing 'solidarity' with Christians in Middle East

Following a memorial Mass on Nov. 8 at the Church of the Divine Child in Dearborn, the cremains of 22 individuals were solemnly accompanied by their families to their final resting place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield, in the All Souls Remembrance Room.

The Mass and service were part of “Gather Them Home,” an initiative of… Read more

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Parish, cemetery lay 22 cremated remains to rest as part of 'Gather Them Home' - Detroit Catholic

Since 2018, program led by Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services has helped families lay loved ones to rest in sacred grounds

Thousands of pro-lifers across Michigan descended upon the state Capitol building in Lansing to demonstrate their commitment to defending life in all stages.

Right to Life-Michigan hosted the second Michigan March for Life on Nov. 6, gathering on the Capitol lawn to hear testimonies from a series of pro-life witnesses, including former Detroit… Read more

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Pro-lifers march on: Thousands gather at state capital for Michigan March for Life - Detroit Catholic

Students, marchers from across state gather in Lansing to defend right to life, remind voters 'we stand with, not against, women'

Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan is launching a food and emergency relief effort in response to the federal government’s budget impasse, which has caused a cessation of SNAP benefit payments.

Beginning Thursday, Nov. 6, the food pantry at the Center for the Works of Mercy, located at 10301 Woodward Ave. in Detroit, will offer… Read more

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Catholic Charities launches emergency food drive amidst cutoff in SNAP benefits - Detroit Catholic

CCSEM will distribute food on Thursdays from the Center of the Works of Mercy, launches matching campaign for donations