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‘Pray for boldness,’ archbishop implores faithful at Pentecost vigil
On the eve of Pentecost 2017, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron of Detroit took to a new platform to announce anew the urgent need to re-encounter the saving power of Jesus Christ in southeast Michigan.
Blessing of St. Junipero statue celebrates Holy Spirit in saints’ lives
Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl blessed a new statue of St. Junipero Serra June 4, calling him "an example of the power and grace of God at work."
Questions surround Cameroonian bishop’s reported suicide
Catholic leaders in Cameroon have urged prayers for one of the African country's bishops, whose remains were pulled from a river June 2, three days after his apparent suicide.
Pence addresses religious freedom at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Vice President Mike Pence and other speakers addressed securing religious liberty and protecting the sanctity of human life both in the United States and worldwide at the 13th annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington June 6.
Hundreds mourn man killed during heroic act to protect fellow passengers
The morning after police in Portland arrested 14 demonstrators at dueling political protests, about 800 worshippers turned out in a unified show of support for a man whose heroic act transcended division.
Philippine religious superiors call for end to martial law in Mindanao
"The declaration of martial law is an extreme measure, and based on the reports we have received ... is a reaction disproportionate to the situation," said the statement issued June 6 by the influential organization.
High court sides with church-run hospitals, upholds retirement plans
The 8-0 decision allows the hospital systems to continue to maintain their retirement plans as nonprofit entities instead of having to put them on the same footing as those established by for-profit companies.
Hypocrisy kills the Christian community, pope says at morning Mass
"Hypocrisy is not the language of Jesus. Hypocrisy is not the language of Christians. A Christian cannot be a hypocrite and a hypocrite cannot be a Christian. This is very clear," he said.
All in Detroit Archdiocese ‘summoned’ to engage in new evangelization
In a landmark letter released on the vigil of Pentecost, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron challenges each person, parish and institution in the Archdiocese of Detroit to undergo a "missionary conversion."
Hispanic students express fear, uncertainty amid immigration clampdown
Countless immigrants across the country live in a climate of fear sparked by actions in the new administration, including President Donald Trump's plan to build a U.S.-Mexico wall, his executive order on immigration enforcement and several highly public raids.