September 25, 2009 
State Budget
Robert Delaney
Detroit - As state lawmakers work toward a Sept. 30 deadline to resolve a $2.1 billion budget shortfall, some Catholic institutions are concerned about the potential loss of funding for services they provide.
St. Patrick Parish, Detroit, celebrates 150th anniversary
Robert Delaney
Detroit - St. Patrick Parish in Detroit's midtown area began life 150 years ago in what was becoming one of Detroit's wealthiest neighborhoods, but has spent more than a half-century in one of the city's poorest.
Our Lady of Fatima international pilgrim statue to visit archdiocese
Jared Field
Allen Park - It's a picture worth far more than 1,000 words for Irene Nowak.
Roots of faith, blooms of love
Kristin Lukowski
Bloomfield Hills - In a pocket of land in suburban Detroit, butterflies flitter from flower to flower, roses give off their strong fragrance, and tomatoes and peppers ripen in the sun.
USCCB encouraged by Obama's health care address
Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service
Washington - President Barack Obama's pledge to continue the ban on the use of federal funds for abortion and to maintain conscience protections for health care workers in any health reform legislation was welcomed by two officials of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the president of the Catholic Health Association.
Children's clothing allowance important boost
Paul Long and Sharon Parks
As summer drew to a close, stores filled with back-to-school bargains that signaled the start of the new school year.
St. John Vianney continues to inspire priests, vocations
Jared Field
Detroit - St. Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney, all 5 feet and 2 inches of him, was described as a thin, awkward, hurried and even nervous Frenchman who struggled with Latin.
End-of-life nutrition subject of bishop's document
Joyce Coronel, Catholic News Service
Phoenix - Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of Phoenix issued a new document in September to help Catholics make tough decisions concerning artificially administered nutrition and hydration that are consistent with Church teaching.
We long to belong to someone
Fr. Richard C. Macey
This passage describes the creation of woman. It is a much longer narrative than the creation of man.
Albom's 'Have a Little Faith' an invitation to life of faith
Marylynn G. Hewitt, SFO
Detroit - Mitch Albom's "Have a Little Faith" is the story of the faith life of three men. Two of them have it - one of them cautiously circles it.
September 18, 2009 
Archdiocese announces restructuring plan
Marylynn G. Hewitt, SFO
Detroit - A major financial restructuring plan for the Archdiocese of Detroit, which is losing approximately $42,000 per day, calls for a 29-percent decrease in positions, from 264 to 187; the sale of buildings; and moving administrative support offices to a more cost-efficient property in the city.
Protect the poor, MCC tells state lawmakers
Robert Delaney
Detroit - As Michigan legislators work to resolve a $2.8 million deficit by the Oct. 1 deadline, the board of directors of the Michigan Catholic Conference is calling for protection for the essential needs of the state's poorest citizens.
Bishops urge united Catholic voice on key elements of health reform
Nancy Frazier O'Brien, Catholic News Service
Washington - Sounding many of the same themes, bishops around the country are urging Catholics to contact their members of Congress about the need for health care reform and the importance of keeping abortion out of any final plan.
A day to honor those who teach us about the fullness of Christian life
Robert Delaney and Kristin Lukowski
Detroit - Wherever people are learning the faith-that's catechesis.
Celebrating 175 years
Jared Field
Rockwood - It was a celebration 175 years in the making, so an extra 20 minutes wasn't going to hurt anyone.
Fr. Zeeb remembered for dedication, prayerfulness
Robert Delaney
Detroit - Fr. Charles M. Zeeb was "a very dedicated priest, a very hard-working priest," said Fr. James O'Leary, a senior priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit who had been a seminary classmate since high school days.
Cardinal, priests discuss what guides decisions on a Catholic funeral
Patricia Zapor, Catholic News Service
Washington - In his homily at Sen. Edward Kennedy's funeral Aug. 29, Fr. Mark Hession explained the pastoral purpose of the liturgy.
The Spirit of the Lord is upon those who do His will
Fr. Richard C. Macey
The Israelites complained against God and against His servant, Moses, while they were in the wilderness of Sinai.
Here are some ways to live as everyday catechists
Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP
Once again, this year on Sunday, Sept. 20, in parishes throughout our country we celebrate Catechetical Sunday.
September 4, 2009 
Relic of St. Damien to visit here
The Michigan Catholic
Detroit -- The Archdiocese of Detroit will host a first-class relic of Blessed Damien de Veuster next month, days after he becomes St. Damien of Molokai.
Orchard Lake marks Poland's role in WWII
The Michigan Catholic
Detroit -- Events continue this weekend for "It All Began in Poland: A Commemoration of World War II" at the Orchard Lake Schools campus in Orchard Lake Village.
No one hurt in rectory break-in
Kristin Lukowski
Livonia -- Fr. William Tindall, pastor of St. Michael Parish, Livonia, said it must have been the grace of God that allowed him to stay calm and sneak out of his rectory when he came upon an intruder last Saturday night.
Mission aims to help people be disciples
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit -- The Monroe Vicariate will be host to a mission to inflame hearts for Jesus with an Evangelization Mission following Jesus' statement "You shall be my witnesses."
St. Regis track a phenomenal success
Michelle Samartino
Bloomfield Hills –Behind the sweat and determination of the track athletes at St. Regis Elementary School are more stories of success – from a potential Olympic athlete to another who believes he'd be on the streets if not for the caring ways of his coaches and school values.
As followers of Jesus, we are called to be servants
Fr. Richard C. Macey
The Book of the Wisdom of Solomon is probably the last written work in our Old Testament.
Melkites to ordain local man deacon
Kristin Lukowski
Warren -- After four years of study and much guidance from the Holy Spirit, Rick Trabulsy will be ordained a deacon of the Melkite Catholic Church Sunday.
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