Detroit Catholic

10/31/2026

Archbishop Weisenburger recalled that, shortly after he had been appointed to the Archdiocese of Detroit by Pope Francis in March 2025, a priest of the archdiocese informed him of parishioners who were living in fear of deportation, and even self-deporting for fear of risking the wellbeing of loved ones.

“They were going back to a country that they had not been to in years, and it was devastating for them and their parish,” Archbishop Weisenburger said.

“I want to stand in solidarity with the people who are suffering," he said. "I do recognize the face of Christ in them, and I want to be associated with them.”

As immigration raids rattle community, 'I want to stand in solidarity with people who are suffering,' Detroit archbishop says

10/30/2026

The Catholic Foundation of Michigan’s third annual "Igniting Our Future" Gala on Oct. 29 raised more than $400,000 to provide Catholic school scholarships and support for school endowment programs across the Archdiocese of Detroit.

John Biskner, president and CEO of the Catholic Foundation of Michigan, informed the crowd gathered that the foundation has distributed more than $300,000 in scholarships to 164 students across 42 Catholic schools this year alone, thanks in part to the work of donors who support the "Igniting Our Future" Gala.

Third annual ‘Igniting Our Future’ Gala raises more than $400,000 in scholarships and endowments for Catholic schools

10/30/2026

10/29/2026

Why is the Archdiocese of Detroit restructuring its parishes? How is feedback from parishioners being used? And what can Catholics expect in the months ahead?

Fr. Tim Birney, vicar general and moderator of the curia for the Archdiocese of Detroit, sits down with members of the Department of Parish Renewal for a candid, in-depth conversation about the restructuring process.

Why is the Archdiocese of Detroit restructuring its parishes? How is feedback from parishioners being used? And what can Catholics expect in the months ahead? Fr. Tim Birney, vicar general and moderator of the curia for the Archdiocese of Detroit, sits down with members of the Department of Parish R...

10/28/2026

Joining in ancient tradition, Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) hosted its annual Día de los Mu***os (Day of the Dead) celebration Oct. 24 at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery in Brownstown Township.

Traditionally observed Nov. 1 and 2, concurrently with the feasts of All Saints and All Souls, Día de los Mu***os places a reverent and intentional acknowledgment on the relationship between life and death. Day of the Dead is not a day of mourning; rather it is a day to celebrate and honor the lives of loved ones who have died.

Annual Day of the Dead celebration at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery features mariachi, crafts and Mass as All Souls Day approaches

10/27/2026

Asked what he's enjoyed most during his ministry, Deacon Tom Houle's answer was quick and resounding: baptisms.

"It is so rewarding and so enlightening to bring that faith to parents who have agreed to bring their child up in our faith," he said. "It's very rewarding to not only teach them about the faith so that they can bring their child in, but also to challenge them and to see them every week afterward. And, of course, to actually celebrate the baptism itself."

Deacon Houle retired from St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish in Roseville this past July, but his verve for sharing the faith has remained strong since his retirement. He spends much of his time visiting hospitals and homebound individuals, praying with them, listening to them and bringing them the Eucharist.

Deacons and their wives gather to give God thanks for their vocation, reflect on the many gifts and blessings of their ministry

10/26/2026

Catholic business leaders need to understand the implications artificial intelligence will have on the workplace and the need to balance technological advancement with the common good of workers, one of the world's foremost Catholic AI experts told local Catholic business leaders.

Matthew Harvey Sanders, CEO of Longbeard, the world’s first Catholic AI forum, spoke Oct. 22 during a Legatus event at Petruzzello’s in Troy, telling a roomful of entrepreneurs, executives and business leaders that artificial intelligence will reshape the paradigm of work and human labor in the years to come.

Longbeard CEO Matthew Harvey Sanders speaks to southeast Michigan Legatus chapters about Church's role in technology

10/26/2026

On Oct. 25, the final Sunday of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month, couples and families from across the Archdiocese of Detroit gathered for a special Mass remembering children lost through miscarriage, stillbirth or in early childhood at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

The annual Mass with Prayers for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month served as an opportunity to provide comfort and support to grieving families, to remember and honor the children they have lost and to offer blessing and prayers for hopes of conceiving in the future.

Memorial Mass at Detroit's cathedral helps families honor, remember and pray for children lost during pregnancy or infancy

10/12/2026

As Black Catholic History Month approaches, multiple media opportunities will be offered locally and nationally to reflect on the contributions of Black Catholics to the life and future of the Church.

On Oct. 22, Emagine Theater in Royal Oak will be screening "Tolton: From Slave to Priest," a film that follows the life of America's first Black priest, Fr. Augustus Tolton. Then, beginning Nov. 2, CatholicTV will air the first episode of "Black Catholics: Footsteps to Sainthood," a six-part documentary series on Black Catholics whose canonization causes are originating from U.S. dioceses.

November marks 36th Black Catholic History Month with opportunities to learn about the 'saintly six' up for canonization