Religion & Culture

The Rev. Richard Elmer, a prominent figure at Detroit Catholic Central High School, died Nov. 4. He was 93.

Published November 22, 2021

NOVI — A man with a great dedication to Detroit Catholic Central High School who served in several roles with the school in addition to being an alumnus died earlier this month.

Gianna House nurtures new mothers, babies

Published November 22, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Gianna House nurtures new mothers, babies

EASTPOINTE — On Nov. 12, Joella Bush was on her way to pick up a young lady and her 2-month-old premature baby to bring them to Gianna House Pregnancy & Parenting Residence.

Published November 10, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Former superintendent, pastor, remembered as faithful servant

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — He was described as a servant leader who had a heart for kids, schools and ministry.

Published October 28, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Police seek tips after swastikas, letters sprayed on church

ROSEVILLE — Roseville police are looking for information from anyone who may have seen or recorded an act of vandalism at the Greater New Life Church near 10 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue Oct. 23-24.

On Oct. 16, parishioners joined the Rev. Greg Rozborski in the newly finished Mary Garden at St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Church, in Roseville, to pray the rosary for Mercy in Action Service Day.

Published October 28, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Mercy in Action Day of Service celebrated at Roseville church

ROSEVILLE — On the late afternoon of Oct. 16, the parishioners of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Church stepped outside onto the church grounds to pray the rosary after 4 p.m. Mass.

Published October 27, 2021

Troy Times

Troy church hosts tree planting to promote help for those struggling with addiction

TROY — The Troy Community Coalition for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse is working to get the word out about the dangers of substance abuse and how there are resources available for those who need help.

Redeemer Lutheran Church celebrates 100 years

Published October 27, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Redeemer Lutheran Church celebrates 100 years

ST. CLAIR SHORES — It was 1919 when Carl Hoffman decided to do something about the fact that there were no Lutheran churches in the area of St. Clair Shores, which was predominantly Roman Catholic.

Published May 5, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Churches offer tastes of festival favorites

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Local festivals usually include entertainment, rides, a beer tent and more, but sometimes the best part of a local event is the food.

Published April 20, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Prayer breakfast canceled

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — For the second year in a row, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of what would have been the 35th annual Grosse Pointe & Harper Woods Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast.

Published April 16, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens Baptist church highlights 100th anniversary

MOUNT CLEMENS — The start of April meant the start of Greater Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church’s 100th anniversary celebration.

Published March 24, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Church food pantry to community: ‘We’re here to serve’

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — St. Paul of Tarsus wants the public to know its food pantry is open and well stocked.

Macomb County churches giving out more than 200 bicycles, 400 Easter baskets

Published March 22, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County churches giving out more than 200 bicycles, 400 Easter baskets

EASTPOINTE — An Eastpointe church is taking the lead on providing more than 200 bicycles and 400 Easter baskets to Macomb County children in time for the holiday.

Churches in the community are preparing to welcome their congregations back for Easter, but most — such as the Love Life Family Christian Center in Eastpointe, pictured — still have safety measures such as social distancing in effect.

Published March 21, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe, Roseville churches prepare to welcome people back for Easter services

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — With Easter quickly approaching, several churches in Eastpointe and Roseville are preparing to welcome their congregations back — something that has been rare for most institutions since the COVID-19 pandemic began more than a year ago.

Published February 24, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Fish fry Fridays return to local churches

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Lenten fish fry Fridays were one of the first activities impacted when the COVID-19 pandemic began almost a year ago.

Published February 24, 2021

Madison - Park News

New pastor looking to increase community involvement

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights United Methodist has long been involved in the city, hosting forums over the years on pressing topics such as child abuse and domestic violence. Its new pastor is looking to bring these back and implement other new programs as well, once society begins to return to normal after the pandemic.

Despite the complications of COVID-19, many local Catholic churches are moving forward with their Friday fish fries, although often in takeout or drive-thru-only formats. These dinners were served at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Grosse Pointe Woods last year.

Published February 9, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Fish fries, other Lenten activities continue in Roseville, Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — With Lent beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 17, many local Catholics are wondering if they will be able to continue their Lenten traditions, such as Friday fish fries, while in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Holocaust Memorial Center is hosting an online event and opening a new exhibit to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day Jan. 27. Pictured, Liz Pingtella, event associate for the Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills, stands in front of the entrance to the “Deadly Medicine” exhibit.

Published January 28, 2021

Farmington Press

Holocaust Memorial Center to host new exhibit: ‘Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race’

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus will host an online program and will open a featured exhibit to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day Jan. 27.

Published December 18, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

A look at Macomb Township places of worship and Christmas

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Typically, church gatherings on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are filled with families, often with several hundred, if not thousands of people attending.

Due to COVID-19 safety guidelines, the night shelter at Emmanuel Bethel Church, located near Woodward Avenue and Normandy Road, can accommodate a maximum of 30 guests. The rotating shelter includes nine churches and runs through February. More volunteers are needed to be overnight hosts and to clean.

Published December 17, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak night shelter opens and seeks more volunteers

ROYAL OAK — Public and private entities throughout Oakland County have been working together to solve the problem of providing a winter night shelter to the homeless population during a global pandemic. The rotating night shelter program, established in 1993, initially was canceled this year due to COVID-19.

Published October 2, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Guild forms to examine Father Gabriel Richard for sainthood

DETROIT — Roman Catholic Church officials have begun the process of examining the life of Father Gabriel Richard to see if he qualifies for sainthood.