http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/ proffice@aod.org webmaster@aod.org Official Statements from the Catholic Church in Detroit Tues, March 2, 2010 17:00:00 EST en-us http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2010+17543/100326_RomainFuneral.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2010+17543/100326_RomainFuneral.htm The funeral service for Joann Matouk Romain, the 55-year-old woman from Grosse Pointe Woods who drowned in the Detroit River, will be held at noon on Saturday, March 27, at St. Paul on the Lake Church, 157 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. Visitation will take place for a half-hour preceding the service. Fr. John Wynnycky, associate pastor, will preside at the funeral. Fri, March 26, 2010 15:00:00 EDT http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2010+17543/100302HaitiCollection.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2010+17543/100302HaitiCollection.htm As the need remains great in Haiti following the Jan. 12 earthquake that killed hundreds of thousands of people and leveled much of Port-au-Prince, contributions and fundraisers are ongoing in the Catholic church in southeast Michigan. (*Please note: As of this writing, the Archdiocese of Detroit and Catholic Relief Services are continuing to monitor the situation following the Feb. 27 earthquake in Chili for possible relief efforts.) Tues, March 2, 2010 17:00:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2010+17543/100114HaitiCollections.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2010+17543/100114HaitiCollections.htm The Archdiocese of Detroit this weekend will be joining other dioceses across the United States in taking up a special collection at its parishes to help the humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti via Catholic Relief Services (CRS). The archdiocese has 278 parishes and approximately 1.4 million Catholics in southeast Michigan. Thurs, January 14, 2010 17:00:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2010+17543/100113HaitiEarthquake.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2010+17543/100113HaitiEarthquake.htm Detroit's archbishop Allen Vigneron is calling on the priests and people of the archdiocese— and all those in southeast Michigan— to be as generous as possible to the relief efforts underway for the victims of Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti. "We live in challenging financial times here in the Detroit area," the archbishop says, "but that never seems to dampen the generosity of the people of this region when they have the opportunity to help their brothers and sisters in dire need." Thurs, January 14, 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2010+17543/WeatherClosings.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2010+17543/WeatherClosings.htm The principals of city, suburban and rural Catholic schools are empowered to close their individual schools due to weather-related conditions. Each school principal decides individually and independently. The closing of a Catholic school MAY OR MAY NOT correspond to city and/or county public school closings. Thurs, January 7, 2010 9:00:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2010+17543/100105ArchbishopAppointments.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2010+17543/100105ArchbishopAppointments.htm Bernadette Sugrue has been named Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Detroit. Father Jeffrey Day has been named the Ecumenical/Interfaith Advisor for the Archdiocese of Detroit. Thurs, January 5, 2010 9:00:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/FloresAnnouncement.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/FloresAnnouncement.htm Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Daniel E. Flores, 48, has been named the next bishop of the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas, by Pope Benedict XVI. Wed December 9, 2009 10:45:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/091110StBlase.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/091110StBlase.htm A routine financial audit of St. Blase Parish, Sterling Heights, by the Archdiocese of Detroit in the spring of 2008 discovered an apparent pattern of embezzlement by a parish employee. Tues November 10, 2009 15:45:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/091026Regarding+Snap.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/091026Regarding+Snap.htm According to the Capuchin Franciscans of St. Joseph, Thomas Gardipee, a former member of their religious order, never served in the Archdiocese of Detroit or southeast Michigan. Mon October 26, 2009 15:43:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/091012StDamienRelicPressConf.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/091012StDamienRelicPressConf.htm As the Detroit archdiocese hosts a relic of the newly canonized Saint Damien of Molokai, Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron will address members of the media at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the offices of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. The press conference also will include the pastor and representatives from Pontiac’s St. Damien of Molokai Parish, which was named recently in honor of the saint. Mon October 12, 2009 14:00:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/Restructuring.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/Restructuring.htm In response to a critical cash-flow situation, the Archdiocese of Detroit has announced a major restructuring of its central operations that involves its programs, properties and positions. Thur September 03, 2009 14:00:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090818MattLandryFuneral.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090818MattLandryFuneral.htm The funeral service for Matt Landry, the 21-year-old victim of a carjacking in Eastpointe, will be held on Wednesday, August 19, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael Church, 40501 Hayes Road, Sterling Heights. Tues Aug 18, 2009 14:55:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090729FrRepsys.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090729FrRepsys.htm According to the Macomb County Sheriff, Father Ricardas Repsys (REP-shees), the 59-year-old administrator of Divine Providence Lithuanian Parish in Southfield, and his 13-year-old nephew, Toutvydays Skudas (TOUT-vee-dus SKOO-dus), both drowned while boating July 28 on Lake Saint Clair. Wed July 29, 2009 13:45:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/AustinCatholicOpening.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/AustinCatholicOpening.htm Austin Catholic Academy has set in motion several important items during the past few months to ensure the future of the school including the hiring of a new headmaster, the re-design of a more financially feasible facility, and the development of an operations plan and curriculum. Progress has also been made toward financing. But, the difficult economic times have proven to be even more challenging than expected, and the Board of Directors and Augustinians Fathers and Brothers have decided to delay the opening of the school until 2011. Wed July 22, 2009 11:45:00 EST https://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090707Caritas.htm https://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090707Caritas.htm "The publication of Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical Caritas in Veritate ('Charity in Truth') is a welcome blessing for Catholics, as well as for all our neighbors, here in southeast Michigan. At this moment in our history, we are living through profound changes in the social and economic fabric of our community. These changes are so significant that we are often led to compare them to a tsunami. Tues July 07, 2009 14:39:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090629Pallium.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090629Pallium.htm Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron will receive a pallium (pal-ee-um), a scarf-like vestment, from Pope Benedict XVI in a ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica on Monday, July 29. The pallium is symbolic of Archbishop Vigneron's pastoral authority and unity with the Holy See. Fri June 26, 2009 10:57:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090601AdvisoryonGM.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090601AdvisoryonGM.htm The news concerning General Motors adds to the disruption and uncertainty already faced by many of our fellow citizens. All of those impacted by these latest developments are in my prayers. Tues June 02, 2009 11:39:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090527FiveMen.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090527FiveMen.htm Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron will ordain six men to the Catholic priesthood, five of them for the Archdiocese of Detroit at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, 9844 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. The public is invited to attend. Wed May 27, 2009 15:30:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090522Cistone.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090522Cistone.htm “Bishop Cistone, in speaking to me about his being missioned to Saginaw, has repeatedly expressed his joy at the prospect of serving the priests, deacons, religious, and lay faithful of that diocese. With all of them, I give thanks that the Lord is sending them such a good shepherd with a loving heart.” Tues May 26, 2009 16:30:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090522Imposter.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090522Imposter.htm It has come to the attention of the Archdiocese of Detroit that a man by the name of Michael Goddard has, in recent weeks, presented himself as a Roman Catholic priest, claiming to be eligible to preside at Mass and administer other sacraments. Tues May 26, 2009 16:29:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090504SNAPResponse.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090504SNAPResponse.htm Public claims made on Monday, May 4, by the advocacy group SNAP about the policies and practices of the Archdiocese of Detroit when handling complaints of clerical sexual misconduct are misleading and misinformed. Mon May 4, 2009 16:38:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090501ParishesFlu.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090501ParishesFlu.htm In our effort to be prudent without becoming alarmist, the Archdiocese of Detroit, after consulting with local medical experts, and following the lead of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, issues these reminders. You are strongly encouraged to follow these practices and inform your congregations about them as to prevent the spread of disease. Fri May 1, 2009 15:30:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090423HolyRedeemer.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090423HolyRedeemer.htm On Sunday, April 19, a political advocacy group which calls itself "Latinos Unidos" came to Holy Redeemer Parish in southwest Detroit to promote an upcoming event they plan to stage. When members of the group came into the church building to pass out a promotional flyer, a member of the parish staff told them that the pastor, Monsignor Donald Hanchon, remained firm in his previously stated position that the parish would not support their cause, and that the parish campus cannot and should not be a location for them to distribute materials. Fri April 24, 2009 11:36:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090403FFMassTimes.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090403FFMassTimes.htm There are 280 Catholic parishes in southeast Michigan; 23 parishes in and around Windsor, Ontario. Church locations and Mass times are searchable by city, county, or zip code. Thur April 03, 2009 10:30:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090401HolyWeek.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090401HolyWeek.htm As the Lenten season draws to a close, Archbishop Allen Vigneron, archbishop of Detroit, will celebrate the liturgies of Holy Week and Easter at Detroit's Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. Thur April 02, 2009 9:30:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090330StPatBreakIn.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090330StPatBreakIn.htm Thieves broke into St. Patrick Church in Carleton overnight, stealing a large, heavy safe that contained religious articles and wireless microphones. There was no money in the safe, but the value of the items it contained was estimated to be in the thousands. Mon March 30, 2009 19:30:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090320CurrieFuneral.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090320CurrieFuneral.htm The funeral service for Stephanie Currie, one of four teenagers killed in a horrific Macomb County traffic accident, will be held on Monday, March 23, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church, 110 New St., Mount Clemens. Fri March 20, 2009 15:30:00 EST https://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090319SpurlockFuneral.htm https://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090319SpurlockFuneral.htm The funeral service for Devon Spurlock, one of four teenagers killed on Monday night in a Macomb County traffic accident, will be held on Saturday, March 21, at 1:00 p.m. in Holy Innocents-St. Barbara Church. Thurs March 19, 2009 14:10:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/StPatrick09.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/StPatrick09.htm Allen H. Vigneron, archbishop of Detroit, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual St. Patrick's Day Mass at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 17th, at Most Holy Trinity Church, located at Porter and Sixth Streets, in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood. Mon, March 16 2009 14:18:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/Meet+the+Bishops+12188/Vigneron+16860/090312Excommunication.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/Meet+the+Bishops+12188/Vigneron+16860/090312Excommunication.htm Archbishop Allen Vigneron of Detroit describes Pope Benedict XVI's letter to his brother bishops regarding the Bishop Williamson quandary as an important "clarification and pastoral communication" for Church leaders and Catholics, and by extension, for those in the Jewish community and beyond who have expressed concern or confusion. Thurs, March 12 2009 12:02:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/AshWednesday2009.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/AshWednesday2009.htm Archbishop Allen Vigneron will be the celebrant and homilist at the 12:15 p.m. Mass at St. Aloysius Church, 1234 Washington Boulevard, (1½ blocks north of Michigan Avenue), in downtown Detroit. Tues, February 24 2009 11:28:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/PrayerBreakfast.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/PrayerBreakfast.htm Archbishop Allen Vigneron will be welcomed by civic and religious leaders at a prayer breakfast on Monday, February 2, at 8 a.m. in the Venetian Room of the Westin Book Cadillac in downtown Detroit. Fri, 30 January 2009 12:18:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/ArchbishopPressConf.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/ArchbishopPressConf.htm On Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., prior to the installation Mass, Archbishop Vigneron will hold a press conference. The media is invited to participate at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Detroit. Tue, 27 January 2009 04:30:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/AHVInstallation.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/AHVInstallation.htm Allen H. Vigneron (pronounced Vin-Yur-On) will be formally installed as the 5th archbishop and 10th bishop of Detroit at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, in a ceremony at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, 9844 Woodward, Detroit. Mon, 26 January 2009 04:30:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/09CathSchoolsWk.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/09CathSchoolsWk.htm Catholic Schools Celebrate Service - Catholic Schools Week is an annual national celebration of the important role Catholic elementary and secondary schools play in providing values-added education for America's young people. Fri, 23 January 2009 03:00:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/09KeeptheDreamAlive.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/09KeeptheDreamAlive.htm January 19 - 10 a.m. - 10 individuals from the Archdiocese of Detroit will be presented with Keep the Dream Alive awards at a Mass to be celebrated on Monday, January 19, at 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, 9844 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. Fri, 16 January 2009 04:00:00 EST http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090105VigneronNamedArchbishop.htm http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/News+++Publications+2203/Press+Releases+2303/2009+16871/090105VigneronNamedArchbishop.htm Pope Benedict XVI has named Bishop Allen Vigneron, 60, of the Diocese of Oakland, California, as the new Archbishop of Detroit. Cardinal Adam Maida will introduce his successor, Archbishop-elect Allen Vigneron, at a news conference on Monday, January 5, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, 2701 Chicago Boulevard at Linwood, Detroit. Mon, 05 January 2009 06:00:00 EST