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March 19, 2025
As Archbishop Weisenburger took his seat upon the cathedra, Archbishop Vigneron presented to him the crosier, or shepherd’s staff, symbolizing his leadership of the faithful.
March 12, 2025
Photo credit: Valaurian Waller/Detroit Catholic
March 7, 2025
“Into the Fire” operates every first Saturday and on other days when volunteers and supplies are available.
March 7, 2025
In keeping with the traditional First Saturday devotion, the event also included recitation of the Rosary and the opportunity for Confession.
February 20, 2025
St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen serves about 30,000 lunches annually to the hungry, isolated, and lonely in the community.
February 13, 2025
The Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, GCChC.
February 6, 2025
In keeping with the traditional First Saturday devotion, the event included Mass, recitation of the Rosary, and the opportunity for Confession.
January 10, 2025
Devotion to Our Lady is the key to resisting the attacks of our souls’ enemies, Michigan Area members were told at the Area’s first event of 2025.
January 3, 2025
The Michigan Area’s final event of 2024 was also the opening of a new year.
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