God's Love: Pass it Along Oct 1, 2023 Imagine how, as active followers of Jesus, we can cooperate with God’s grace and goodness to pass that along. Read More
Stay Close to God! From the Editor-in-Chief Sep 1, 2023 Father Dwight's advice to graduating high school seniors? Get connected with a faith community and stay close to God! Read More
Thanks, Mom! From the Editor-in-Chief May 1, 2023 "It is through the gift of the Eucharist that I remain in touch with mom, even though she died eight years ago." Read More
Supported by DSA Gifts – Inspired by Gratitude Mar 1, 2023 Our awareness of the gifts we have received in turn encourages us to offer thanks to the giver. Read More
One Family’s Journey to Catholic Education Jan 1, 2023 Today’s Catholic schools are dynamic and impressive places where God is hard at work. Read More
The Still, Small Voice of God Dec 1, 2022 I somehow got the notion in my mind that I was not worthy to receive the sacrament. Read More
From the Editor Nov 1, 2022 We heard the gospel parable that has been named by some as the parable of the foolish rich man. This is certainly a tough parable for us to hear in our own time and place. Read More
The Joyful Service of Religious Sisters Helps Us Encounter Jesus Sep 1, 2022 It dawned on me that it has been 30 years since I began my studies in seminary. Read More
Living Our Faith Daily Leads to Joy and Holiness May 1, 2022 As I write this, the season of Lent is very near to its end. Read More
Take Time to Read About the Good Works of Catholic Charities From the Editor Apr 1, 2022 Perhaps the most important thing we can do as Christians is to live the two great commandments given to us by Jesus. Read More
Giving Thanks for Selfless Service From the Editor Nov 1, 2021 Navy Ensign Francis Flaherty was born in March of 1919, and grew up in Charlotte, Michigan. Read More
God Is at Work in the Lives of Young Catholics From the Editor Oct 1, 2021 How often has someone asked you, “A penny for your thoughts?” Read More
To See the Face of God From the Editor Sep 1, 2021 When i was in fifth grade, the chalkboard became harder and harder to read over the course of the year. Read More
Celebrating Fathers – Both Biological and Spiritual From the Editor Jul 1, 2021 A few weeks ago our nation paused to celebrate Father’s Day. Read More
Deacons are a Gift to the Church From the Editor Jun 1, 2021 On Saturday, May 15, with Bishop Boyea presiding, five new permanent deacons and two transitional deacons were ordained for service in our diocese. Read More
Parish communities are called to nourish people From the Editor May 1, 2021 The first reading that we heard proclaimed at Mass on the second Sunday of Easter is taken from the Acts of the Apostles. Read More
Father Charlie led me, and so many others, to Christ From the Editor Apr 1, 2021 Father Charles E. Irvin January 6, 1933 – February 11, 2021 Read More
Thankful for adoption From the Editor Jan 1, 2021 For as long as I can remember I have known that I am an adopted child. Read More
Jesus has been with us this year, every step of the way From the Editor Dec 1, 2020 In just a little over a month, the world will mark, to the best of our understanding, the first anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Helping prepare others for ministry From the Editor Oct 1, 2020 His students are from diverse backgrounds, but all have a love for their faith. Read More
We need our communities of faith From the Editor Sep 1, 2020 It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon as I stood out in front of the main doors to the church at St. Mary, Charlotte, on the first weekend of June. Read More
Never a dull moment – my life as a diocesan priest From the Editor Jul 1, 2020 No two days are ever the same for diocesan priests. Read More
Missing the community of faith and love our parishes provide From the Editor Jun 1, 2020 I am writing this column on Thursday, May 21. This puts us just a l... Read More
Uphold and encourage one another From the Editor Apr 1, 2020 We can recall Jesus’ words of reassurance, “Do not be afraid, I am with you always.” Read More