Detroit Churches Face Possible Loss of Weekend Masses
An Archdiocese of Detroit restructuring plan identifies 20 parishes where weekend Masses could stop.
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Do you trust your local church leadership to handle consolidations fairly?
Detroit Religion News
In Detroit, religion news means faith traditions, spiritual practice, religious communities and the role of religion in public and private life. This page tracks those topics across the city and the surrounding area.
Catholicism
Bishop Installs Eight Seminarians in Detroit
Five seminarians were installed as lectors and three as acolytes at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit.
Christianity
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Do you plan to vote in your community's midterm elections this year?
Detroit Churches Mobilize Voters Before Midterms
Black churches in Detroit are focusing on voter education, participation, and protection ahead of the midterm elections.
Judaism
Live Poll
Do you think politicians should be willing to endorse opponents from the other party?
Stevens Receives Ovation at Detroit Jewish Dinner
Rep. Haley Stevens was honored with an extended standing ovation at a Yeshiva Beth Yehudah dinner in Detroit attended by more than 2,000 community leaders.
Religion — General
Live Poll
Is religious participation becoming more important for your generation and those following it?
Detroit Archdiocese Launched New Vocations Campaign
The church initiative aims to boost interest in the priesthood through prayer and local outreach.
Islam
Live Poll
Do you believe local leaders should actively facilitate dialogue between different ethnic and racial groups?
Detroit Police Made Arrests After Warrendale Harassment
Officials called for community dialogue following a car crash and subsequent altercation involving slurs.
Coverage takes in the observance of holidays, faith community responses to social issues, statements from leaders and charitable work. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal patterns of attendance and the maintenance of historic houses of worship influence which issues receive attention. Shifts in participation and the integration of diverse traditions remain the most consistent themes in local reporting.