Michigan

In this continuing series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, we now turn our attention to the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan.

“The goal here today is to get us energized to take the next steps as dioceses, parishes, religious congregations or as groups of Catholic organizations.”

Molly Curtis wanted to find a way to get beyond the darkness she was seeing in the world, and she found it in the Christians who were in her life.

“We stand in solidarity with our Jewish brothers and sisters, holding in prayer all those affected by this act of violence,” Detroit’s archbishop said.

Robby’s reverence when he receives or distributes the Eucharist “is a wonderful sign and symbol of how we should all truly appreciate the Eucharist.”

(OSV News) — Catholics involved in interfaith efforts have offered their condolences to the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the death of their president, Russell …

A USCCB mental health initiative, St. Thérèse of Lisieux relics, a St. Maximilian Kolbe film, OSV News interviews with cardinals and more among this week’s coverage.

“St. Thérèse is a model for Christian life and virtue in what many times can feel like a dark world. St. Thérèse provides a light.”

From the wearing of green in honor of Ireland’s patron to St. Joseph altars laden with bread and gratitude, next week’s festivities remind us of two great saints from whom …

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, vowed to strengthen President Joe Biden’s asylum crackdown at the border, but didn’t specify her plans for Dreamers …