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Praying for World Peace
As Catholics, we reach out to people of peace from all faiths. Join Archbishop Allen Vigneron and local leaders and members of other religions as they offer a prayer for world peace on the eve of Sept. 11. The service is from 4 to 5 p.m. at Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit.
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A Night of Prayer and Music
The public is welcomed to join musicians from throughout the archdiocese for a gathering of prayer and song at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 5 p.m. on Sept. 12. The evening will include a recital from St. Anastasia organist Christine Chun.
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The Next Voice for Catholic Public Policy
The Michigan Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Church in Michigan, has named Paul Long its next president and CEO. Long, who has been the MCC's vice president for public policy since 1994, will assume the post Nov. 15. He succeeds longtime president and CEO Sr. Monica Kostielney, RSM, who is retiring.
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Responding to Pakistan Floods, Landslides
Supporting the on-site efforts of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the Detroit archdiocese responds to the dire humanitarian needs brought on by the deadly, destructive floods and landslides that have ravaged Pakistan north to south.
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| Back-to-school time is fast approaching. While parents are the primary educators of their children, Catholic schools provide a "second home" in a collaborative community of parents and teachers. Learn more today.
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CSA: Sharing Christ through the Church
Christ calls us to reflect on how we can more fully participate in the Church's mission of preaching, teaching, serving and worshipping for the glory of God. The Catholic Services Appeal is an important way for us to answer Christ's call and renew our personal commitment to His work in the Church.
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The Christian Call to Faithful Citizenship
The Church encourages Catholics to be active in the public square and to engage in the political process. Find out how you can practice faithful citizenship to further Christian ideals in your community.  Faithful Citizenship Resources
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| Policy, Responses on Clerical Sexual Abuse |
| Archbishop Allen Vigneron recommits the local church to "further establish a Church-life in which children are safe." He reminds the faithful of the archdiocese's aggressive approach to combating abuse, and renews the call to the public to report incidents to the archdiocese, regardless of when they occurred. |
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Reflections on this Sunday's readings
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September
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September 12
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September 25
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