December 5, 2008
Bishops fear for survival of Chaldeans in Iraq, Christians in the Middle East
Marylynn G. Hewitt
Detroit Chaldean Catholics who remain in Iraq "are all in danger. They never know if they will be killed or kidnapped today or tomorrow," says Chaldean Bishop Ibrahim N. Ibrahim.
C.J.'s Thanksgiving tradition
Joe Kohn
Lake Orion Linda Agorgianitis is a grandmother who, just having gotten out of the hospital with an illness, had nowhere to go for Thanksgiving Day. That is, until she got an invitation from C.J.'s Lakeside Grill.
Early collection helps with holiday basket giving
Kristin Lukowski
Warren At St. Martin de Porres Parish, Warren, their Thanksgiving and Christmas collections start in May with toothpaste and laundry soap.
So, then, what are you waiting for?
Fr. Richard C. Macey
The Third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday, "rejoice" Sunday. It is taken from the first (Latin) word of the Introit, the introductory phrase to the Mass. (The modern Sacramentary quotes from Phillipeans 4:4, which uses another Latin word for "rejoice.") Rose-colored vestments may be word to signify the halfway point of our preparation for Christmas.
Many retired religious stay busy and active
Robert Delaney
Monroe IHM Sr. Dorothy Diederichs, who will turn 80 this month, hasn't let advancing years slow her down much.
20 local churches designated for Pauline Year pilgrimage sites
Robert Delaney
Detroit Cardinal Adam Maida has named 20 churches in the Archdiocese of Detroit as official pilgrimage sites for the Jubilee Year celebrating the Apostle St. Paul, with the promise of a plenary indulgence to all those who make a qualifying visit to any of them.
Bishop Flores to celebrate Mass on eve of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Robert Delaney
Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Flores will celebrate "una peregrinacion y vigilia" (a pilgrimage and vigil), as well as Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Thursday, Dec. 11, the eve of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Immaculate Conception feast falls on Monday this year
The Michigan Catholic
Detroit The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, when Catholics celebrate the day when Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was conceived, is Dec. 8, which this year falls on a Monday.
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