”Why Loved Ones Leave the Catholic Church – and How We Invite Them Back” is theme of Michigan Area’s annual retreat
October 8, 2026“Take heart, because your loved ones who have left the Church are in the same boat as St. Augustine.” Read More
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Michigan Area News
“Take heart, because your loved ones who have left the Church are in the same boat as St. Augustine.” Read More
Michigan Area represented at Metro Detroit legal community’s annual Red Mass
September 25, 2026The color red signifies the Holy Spirit and martyrdom. Read More
As summer ends, Michigan Area continues to cook up lunch at St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen in Detroit – and extends service to neighborhood
September 19, 2026Volunteers from the Michigan Area cooked, served, and packaged lunch on August 28 and September 11. Read More
Michigan Area Learns about Our Lady of Philermo’s “Victory Day” at September 8 Event
September 11, 2026A display included an icon of Our Lady of Philermo, normally housed at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit, brought to the event by Sean Shriner, KM. Read More
Michigan Area members participate in Our Lady of Champion Pilgrimage
August 20, 2026The Michigan Area was well represented at this year’s pilgrimage to Our Lady of Champion Shrine in the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Read More
“God is with us in our garbage,” archbishop tells Michigan Area members at August 15 “Lourdes Experience”
August 20, 2026Special moments included Archbishop Weisenburger leading Michigan Area members in making or renewing their Consecration to Jesus through Mary. Read More
At August First Saturday, Michigan Area called to cooperate with “divine abundance”
August 6, 2026The Michigan Area’s First Saturdays include Mass, opportunity for Confession, the Rosary, and Lectio Divina. Read More
“A partner with the Holy Spirit”: Remembering the Michigan Area’s Dan Kelly, GCMOb, past president of the American Association
August 6, 2026The funeral was attended by 26 Michigan Area Dames and Knights who formed an honor guard at the Mass. Read More
Made from scratch, with love: Michigan Area prepares, serves lunch at soup kitchen
August 6, 2026Over the past 12 months, the Michigan Area has served about 4,000 meals to soup kitchen guests. Read More
“A human being, not a hero”: St. Peter is focus of Michigan Area’s continuing faith formation series
July 30, 2026The Michigan Area regularly sponsors faith formation courses for members, both virtual and in-person. Read More
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