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View images of Archbishop Allen Vigneron celebrating the Chrism Mass, Mass of the Lord's Supper, Good Friday services and the Easter Vigil at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Detroit.

After 48 years of Catholic ties, he's now a member of the Church
Kristin Lukowski
Clinton Twp. — Donald White was so involved in the Catholic Church and his children's school, many of his friends were surprised when he decided to join the Church — surprised that he wasn't Catholic already, that is.

'I baptize you …'
Fr. Steven Wertanen
The nights spent teaching baptism preparations are great times to help others learn about our faith. There have been times, however, when parents of infants have made it obvious they didn't want to be there that night, and they show it! 

We are witnesses to the presence of the Risen Lord among us
Fr. Richard C. Macey
This passage is part of the address to the crowd in the Temple after the intercession of Peter led to the cure of a man who had been crippled from birth.

Chrism Mass: Holy oils blessed, priests renew their vows
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit — Nicholas Langlois will have a special connection to the oil brought to his parish from the chrism Mass.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Middle School for Girls to close
Robert Delaney
Detroit — Our Lady of Guadalupe Middle School for Girls in southwest Detroit will close at the end of the current school year.

Be a part of the Catholic response to Earth Day resolutions
Sr. Janet Schaeffler
April 22 will see the celebration of Earth Day, as it does every year. It is not a religious observance, but could it be? Should it be?

CSA assists with adult faith formation across archdiocese
Robert Delaney
Clarkston — Adult faith formation is among the top priorities for St. Daniel Parish, with separate parish committees for its men's programs, women's programs, Scripture study, RCIA and baptism preparation program.

Rejoice!
Archbishop Allen Vigneron
To open my column for this Easter edition of The Michigan Catholic, I have borrowed the words the disciples used to greet one another on the days of Jesus' resurrection: "The Lord is risen! He has appeared to Simon Peter."

Advisory board advocates for disabled in the archdiocese
Robert Delaney
Detroit — When it comes to making churches and other parish facilities more accessible to people with disabilities, Leonard Gross says he believes there has been real progress, "but it's a project we have to continue to work on." 

After brain cancer diagnosis, 'I found the Lord'
Robert Delaney
Detroit – It was after his second surgery for brain cancer that John Pokorney experienced an epiphany about God's existence.

Fr. Fauser remembered for being kind, gentle and friendly
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit — Fr. Arthur W. Fauser was known by his parishioners and friends as being gentle and mild-mannered, friendly to those he served.

The Lord invites us to touch Him ... and believe!
Fr. Richard C. Macey
This summary of life in the Christian community is followed by two examples. There is a positive example by Barnabbas, who will become an important figure in the Pauline narrative which follows later.

Local Catholic parishes take part in Holocaust remembrance
Kristin Lukowski
Detroit — When a local Jewish organization remembers the Holocaust later this month, the Catholic Church will also be represented when it participates in the commemoration.

'I want to be with Jesus in the days ahead'
Archbishop Allen Vigneron
I consider it a gift from Providence that the first column I, as your new archbishop am writing for The Michigan Catholic is coming to you at the beginning of Holy Week.

Cd. Mahony calls for immigration law reform
Robert Delaney
Detroit — It was an event he witnessed while "still in grammar school" that helped shape Cardinal Roger Mahony's concern for immigrants.

Query on a church sign led her to RCIA
Kristin Lukowski
Sterling Heights — Although Barbara Shovan didn't grow up in a religious family, she still felt an admiration for and attarction to the Catholic Church. So, when driving past St. Martin de Porres Church, Warren, last fall, she took special note of the message board outside.

We've now had 36 years on 'Death Roe'
Fr. Maciej Pawlowski
This January marked the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion.  As a result of this tragic decision, in only 36 short years, more than 50 million unborn Americans have lost their lives.

Empty tomb is sign of hope for those who believe
Fr. Richard C. Macey
The first reading will come from the Acts of the Apostles, rather than from the Old Testament, throughout the Easter Season. Peter plays a leading role in the first part of the Acts. The narrative focuses on Paul in the latter half.

Sacred vessels stolen from Carleton church
Robert Delaney
Detroit — Burglars broke into St. Patrick Church in Carleton sometime overnight last weekend and made off with a safe containing seven chalices, a ciborium, a paten and a monstrance, as well as a set of wireless microphones.

St. Edith excels in World in Motion program
Joe Kohn
Livonia — When it comes to math and science, St. Edith fifth-grade teacher Lauren Santeiu will tell you that a little hands-on project can go a long way.

St. Mary's Prep roots for its own in NCAA tourney  (online only article)
Joe Kohn
Detroit -- When the Michigan State Spartans take the court at Detroit's Ford Field for NCAA's Division 1 championship tournament this weekend, they'll be led by none other than a Catholic High School League alumnus.