A Tribute to Pope Francis Published on May 27, 2025 How exciting for us to have a new pope—and one who was raised in America: Pope Leo. He has many years to leave a remarkable legacy. Let us pause
Great Conversation Starters from Bishop Sheen Published on May 19, 2025 Bishop Sheen was a scholar, educator, author, orator, and evangelist. Pope Pius XI named him Monsignor at the age of 39. Between 1930 and 1950, he
A Few More Interesting Thoughts About Bishop Fulton Sheen Published on May 13, 2025 Bishop Fulton Sheen was born in 1895 and baptized as Peter John Sheen. He soon became known as Fulton, which was his mother’s maiden name.
What is “Fish Tales” April 21, 2025 As you read the Church Bulletin and Online, you have probably noticed brief articles called “Fish Tales”. They have been a part of the Bulletin
Divine Mercy Sunday Published on April 21, 2025 Psalm 118 begins, “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His mercy endures forever.” Today, on Divine Mercy Sunday, let us accept God’s
Easter Triduum Published on April 7, 2025 The Easter Triduum, also known as the Sacred or Paschal Triduum, is a three-day period in the Catholic Church calendar. It begins on the evening
Blessing of Easter Baskets Published on March 31, 2025 This custom is practiced mainly among the Polish people. The main foods blessed are an egg, which is broken and shared by all on Easter Sunday
Why Catholics Fast and Abstain? Published on March 10, 2025 Fasting is a biblical discipline that can be defended from both the Old and the New Testament. Christ expected his disciples to fast (Mt 9:14-15) and
The Jubilee Prayer Published on February 24, 2025 JUBILEE OF HOPE 2025 in the Archdiocese of Detroit This is the Jubilee Prayer that pilgrims should say as they enter (or knock) on the door of each
Evangelization Is About Spreading Joy, Not Knocking on Doors Published on February 3, 2025 When you hear the word “evangelization,” you might picture people knocking on doors, holding bibles, and trying to convince you through