July 25, 2008
Pain at the pump: Wallets pinched, but not hearts
Robert Delaney
Detroit — Record-high gasoline prices are putting a strain on everybody's pocketbook, and that includes Church and charitable institutions.
Celebrating a global faith
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit — Exhausting, exhilarating, eye-opening, and so worth it — Detroit teens and young adults were among those who had a great time and learned more about the Catholic faith while in Syndey, Australia, for World Youth Day.
Pastors to paddle for parish profit
Robert Delaney
Detroit — Two local pastors will be kayaking for dollars during the first week in August, as one tries to help pay down his parish's debt and the other seeks to raise money to build a new building on his parish's campus.
Experience in Ohio 'will never fade from my heart'
Matt Heminger
How did World Youth Day impact my life?
The presence of the Lord nourishes our lives
Fr. Richard C. Masey
55:1-3 Isaiah Reading: First; This chapter is considered by some scholars to be the epilogue for Deutero-Isaiah (Isaiah 40-55). The context is the Babylonian captivity or shortly after the return from exile. Following the context of the previous chapter, the speaker of these verses is either the Lord or a personified Jerusalem. The last line indicates that it is the Lord who speaks to the people of His "everlasting covenant."
Catholic youths gather for World Youth Day
Robert Delaney
Detroit – Some young Catholics from the Archdiocese of Detroit got a taste of the World Youth Day spirit a lot closer to home – more than 9,300 miles closer.
'I have never felt so unexpectedly welcome'
Ellie Schulhoff
The call to be witnesses was given to the disciples with the understanding that they would have to work together and allow the Holy Spirit to work through them, just as the Holy Spirit worked through all of the World Youth Day pilgrims.
That God’s works might be revealed: Looking at the healing ministry of Christ
Jonathan F. Sullivan
Since its beginnings the Church has been concerned for the health and well-being of all people. Some of the most dramatic stories in the New Testament recount the many ways in which Jesus delivered the sick from illnesses.
'Humanae Vitae'
Dennis Sadowski
Washington — "Humanae Vitae" ("Of Human Life"), Pope Paul VI's encyclical on artificial contraception and the role of procreation in marriage, turns 40 today, July 25, and seems to be finding new life across the country.
The Big List: Parish Festivals 2008
To serve you better, The Michigan Catholic is providing this special supplement listing parish festivals from July through November.
July 18, 2008
Local youths make it to Australia, awaiting WYD
Joe Kohn
Detroit — There have been a lot of "g'days" being exchanged by area youths this week in Australia.
'Meritorious' service
Joe Kohn
Southgate — When Ronald Thaddeus Mysliwiec, a well-loved teacher and choir director at St. Christopher Parish in Detroit, suffered from pancreatic cancer in 2006, he received some advice from his brother, Joseph.
Clinics take on more clientele as economic crisis continues
Kristin Lukowski
Pontiac — With the economy's downturn, and the job losses that come with that, people are losing their health insurance. And without insurance, they often turn to free or low-cost clinics.
'Strengthened by God's presence' at Steubenville
Chad LaPlante
This was the second year I had the privilege of attending the High School Youth Conference at Franciscan University in Steubenville Ohio.
The Kingdom of Heaven is journey of faith with Christ
Fr. Richard C. Masey
First Reading: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 The new King Solomon asked God for "an understanding heart." This would help him govern the people. It contributes to the national good, just like the list of building projects in the verses that begin this chapter. God goes even further than what Solomon requested. He grants "a heart so wise and understanding." The tradition of the wisdom of Solomon would be remembered for Israel.
Presence of the Lord, peers, elevated my spiritual journey
Katie Hammond
I begin with a question…"Can I get a witness?"
Camp is a life-changing experience for campers — and counselors
Lyric Zobl
When I was 12 years old, I attended Camp Stapleton for girls through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference of my home parish, St. Jude in Detroit.
Catholic camps offer faith, fun and new friendships
Joe Kohn
Port Sanilac — It could have been the fresh air, the clear skies, the calming waves of Lake Huron — or even the fact that she just petted a baby goat.
The Big List: Parish Festivals 2008
To serve you better, The Michigan Catholic is providing this special supplement listing parish festivals from July through November.
July 11, 2008 
Election ballot
Joe Kohn
Detroit — Be careful what you vote for.
Two Melvindale parishes become one, look to the future with hope
Joe Kohn
Melvindale - For some, it was a homecoming. For others, it was a whole new experience.
St. Athanasius marks 50 years as a 'very caring community'
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit - Hundreds of people, both current and former parishioners, gathered at St. Athanasius Parish, Roseville to celebrate the past, present and future of the community June 29.
United Way grant resturcturing affects some Vista Maria programming Deaborn Heights - The United Way of Southeast Michigan may only provide a sliver of the $19 million-per-year ministry of Vista Maria in Dearborn Heights.
What do you have growing in your garden of life?
Fr. Richard C. Masey
The Book of the Wisdom of Solomon is included in the deuterocanonical books of the Old Testament. It was written in Greek by Hellenistic Jews, probably from Alexandria, Egypt.
More 'Dumpster' babies buried after Livonia clinic find
Robert Delaney
Detroit - The remains of seven more aborted babies were given a Christian funeral and burial June 27, the result of Citizens for a Pro-Life Society's investigations of just what local abortion clinics are throwing out in their trash.
Faith and fun
Joe Kohn
Clarkston - When it comes to vacation Bible schools, Stefan Hubble of St. Daniel Parish knows the ropes. A 14-year-old, Stefan attended his parish's summer program for 10 years — first as a kid himself, and now as someone who helps facilitate games for the kids.
Cardinal Dziwisz reaffirms role of Orchard Lake Schools
Robert Delaney
Orchard Lake - The man who served the late pontiff as secretary for four decades returned to Orchard Lake June 26 to dedicate a new statue of the man he served so long, and to celebrate Mass in the campus' main chapel, and to be honored at a banquet that evening.
Faith Formation Article: Connect with nature this summer — it's healthy to do so
Sr. Janet Schaeffler
It's 11:00 a.m. Do you know where your kids are?
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