A term such as “never before” does not deter Craig Pohl, diocesan director of new evangelization, in being a visionary. Case in point: the diocesan-wide Made for Happiness Assembly held last fall.

On April 2, 2019, Pope Francis’ latest apostolic exhortation was published. As a...

Joaquin Escutia wears a Captain America t-shirt as he watches cartoons in hi...

Ellen wanted to change the established eighth grade confirmation retreat from one day, at the parish, to a full weekend.

For Ray and Grace, serving the migrant community is second nature. They have ministered to migrant farm workers for decades simply because, as they put it, “We are the same.”

Carol Ann Wilkinson doesn’t like being told what to do. Raised in Denver with two brothers, she is the model of a Western maverick leading the way.

In Flint, Father Norman DuKette Council #90 was established in 1942 by lay members of Christ the King parish, and the Ladies Auxiliary Father DuKette Court #90 was founded a year later in 1943.

Every morning, Joe and Sherry Dunn hold hands on their living room couch and pray these words of openness and vulnerability to God working in their lives.

A veteran teacher with nearly three decades in the classroom, Beth Wildern is still learning. 

Alexa helped Fr. Rosenberg create a welcoming, family-friendly music festival that brings the whole community together.

Todd is a living testament to how people can be conduits of God’s love and grace.

Jill and Zac made a courageous decision to love their baby for as long as God gave her to them

After 45 years as a Deacon, Patrick MacDonald's life is defined and guided by his evangelization.

Ifeoma and Ike say Faith and Catholic education are the secrets to a successful future, wherever you go

Q: How is your faith the foundation of your vocation as a consecrated virgin/pri...

Q: Is there a person who inspired you along the way? A: Not one but two as to...

So many women have been role models and mentors in my life that I could write pa...

Q: How is your faith the foundation of your role as Director of Human Resources?...

Q: How was your faith the foundation of your role as director of the Office of W...

In Memoriam 1936-2018 As the magazine was going to press, Sister Dorita died....

While I have never aspired to be the “first woman” in any given position, in ret...

Q: How is your faith the foundation of your role as president of the U.S. Associ...

Q: How is your faith the foundation of your role as producer of the Outreach Mas...

What was the best thing about playing the part of Meg? What part of her chara...

Q: How was your faith the foundation of your role as director of a Catholic Char...

Q: How was your faith the foundation of your role as CEO of Liturgical Commissio...

Q: How was your faith the foundation of your role as Director of Development for...

'Faith is the key that unlocks the truth revealed in Scripture.'

Trailblazer wasn’t a heading on any of the tabs in Deb Amato’s files of possible...

Q: How was your faith the foundation of your role as director of a Catholic Char...

Still Talking About Jesus “How do I talk to my friends about Jesus?” Molly Co...

Chris Cullin signed up, and paid the $40 fee, but as the date drew near for the ...

How Catholic schools evangelized her family

In August, seven women from the Diocese of Lansing accompanied Dawn Hausmann, di...

Would you walk the streets of one of Flint’s most depressed neighborhoods? De...

More than 1,000 women from across the diocese took time of out of their busy sch...

“Above all, trust in the slow work of God.” These words from a poem by Pierre Te...

People create or build their own life every day as they go forward. You have to ...

A bond with Catholicism for Stephanie Van Koevering of DeWitt happened in a seri...

Asked to complete the sentence, “When I think of Jesus, __,” Troy Culver, a fres...

Anna Dehnke likes to define missionary discipleship as “people putting themselve...

The question for the 2017 essay:  How would I explain Jesus Christ and what...

Our ultimate goal is heaven. The time we spend on this earth is nothing compared...

Lately, we’ve heard the phrase “missionary discipleship” quite a bit; it’s one o...

Kalyssa Klausing believes you don’t have to go far from home to make a differenc...

Brianna Goff marvels at the gentle way the Lord led her one step at a time to br...

Alyssa Pfarr knows it’s not easy to talk about Jesus. “Sometimes, my friends ask...

Ethan Ruhland lost all four grandparents in a nine-month period while he was in ...

In 1989, as parents of four (soon-to-be-five) young children, the busyness of th...

Future Called and Gifted workshop dates include: November 10-11, 2017: St. Pa...

Father Joseph Campbell Father Joseph Campbell was raised in a family of 10 fr...

Business leaders strengthen their faith at work and in the community with Legatus.

FAITH's founding editor, Father Charles Irvin May 1, 2017 – This is Father Dw...

“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained ange...

Before 1665, people viewed sunlight as pure white. That year, Cambridge student ...

Gordon Terwilliger is knocking on heaven’s door. Perhaps lightly tapping would b...

Jacob Kanclerz always thought he would get married and have a family. Then, afte...

Seminarian Tyler Arens is like most Catholics. That’s the first thing he wants y...

Ahmad and Manal Daboul are peaceful people. Grateful to be safe in the U.S., the...

Carol Demshuk and Lela Vandenberg spoke at the diocesan assembly in Lansing in O...

The loss of a loved one. Battling cancer. Mental illness. Self-doubt. A crisis o...

The invitation was simple Ryan Adelman was a freshman in high school, and one...

The hardest journey in life can be the work to link one’s heart and soul. Just a...

Professor Bridgette Carr to Keynote at the Human Trafficking Conference on Febru...

“I believe in miracles. That’s all I can say.” Ruth Pline has run out of ways to...

Tom Wenzlick has been inspired. First, to attend a men’s conference almost a dec...

How this principal's little school is a powerhouse It’s not quite enough to s...

“That was when I began to pray: ‘I know I shouldn’t have an abortion, but I don’t have support."

Pray, Witness, Invite, Accompany Approximately 1,800 people gathered at the S...

Stephen's faith is at the core of his medical practice Dr. Stephen Hickner an...

For many Catholic attorneys, they find it difficult to balance their work in law...

They 'gave us hope to grow our family as one' “Crystal was my best friend’s k...

Ryan Schweitzer, a recent convert and parishioner of St. Robert Bellarmine Paris...

What Rachel and Charlie learned in We C.A.R.E. With their fingers woven toget...

Stranded on the highway for life Grace Benz had heard about the March for Lif...

Humble. A simple, nuanced word was the term 17-year-old Brady Falor relied on to...

Over the course of the past year, Bishop Earl Boyea appointed the following indi...

How one girl's tragic story taught me how to be more merciful I sat on the fr...

For Ciara Ferris and her family, 2016 began on a high note that is still gracing...

For Rebecca Berkemeier, still waters run deep. Any given day might find this ris...

One of the most important aspects of Witness to Hope is strengthening the parish...

And [Jesus] said, “There was a man who had two sons. And the younger of them sai...

Once the number of attendees coming through the gates exceeded 6,000 … they lost...

“You have no idea how excruciating it is.” Irene Myers recalls the first mo...

Ryan Riley is an average guy who lived the college “frat boy” life. He tried to ...

Paul Donnelly, 34 and a native of Ypsilanti, lived in Honduras and New York City...

Peter Lawrence, 28, viewed the Catholic Church as an institution with rules and ...

What was the process that led you to pursue the priesthood?

Brian Lenz grew up in St. Martha Parish in Okemos, and credits his parents as th...

The Diocese of Lansing was blessed with five new priests on June 10. Bishop Earl...

Funny how names can reveal who we are and what we are meant to do. Take the name...

Olivia sews for Stormy Kromer at N.E.W. Life Center Olivia Young appears a bi...

Denise and Flint's St. Pius X parish adopt a house and help a family in need ...

Center for Hope is grateful for Catholic Response Vicky Schultz, President/CE...

“I think it’s really cool that a diocese wants to have an all-day event to honor...

Guardian angels don’t always have wings. Sometimes they’re disguised in fleece s...

“This has brought us so much closer,” says Marcus Wells. “We might not have seen...

From Saigon to Lansing's Vietnamese Catholic Community - a refugee's story Wi...

"I was just doing my job" Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the hero of the Flint water...

Trudy's convictions never waver Stepping into Trudy Ritter’s Ann Arbor home i...

“Liturgy of the bedside” is how Tom Franklin, deacon at St. Mary in Chelsea, ref...

Kathy brings her faith to teaching Kathy Ferguson’s face glows as she recount...

After searching for answers to questions about the meaning of life, love and the...

Paul's conversion led him to become an RCIA sponsor. Paul Parker had spent we...

For Marie, a Lifetime Girl Scout, faith and scouting go hand-in-hand. “I was abl...

For Ed and Beth, marriage is 'a promise, a sacrament, a commitment' Home from...

For Bill and Theresa Martin, sending their children to Catholic school complements what they teach at home.

On any given day, a Google search for the word “Israel” or “Palestine” will inva...

Father Bill Turner shares his Holy Land experience You have a passion for the...

Once upon a time, there was a kingdom in the clouds so remote that its giant nei...

Growing up in Ramallah, a city in the Palestinian territories that sits about 10...

Jarius (Jay) Montgomery started life in Flint, one of 15 children in a household...

Deacon Greg Hall, who helped liberate the miners, talked to FAITH “I kept thi...

Andrea works to empower Latinos  “You know that kid who acts up in schoo...

As vice president of mission integration for Genesys, a Catholic health system i...

When it comes to growing in faith life, Powers Catholic High School senior and H...

Are you interested in making a difference next summer? Would you like to live&nb...

Jeff Corder is the Coordinator of Youth Ministry at St. Gerard in Lansing, and w...

Laboring to help his community, discerning how to put God first Dirty. Labor-...

Brendan brings his mission trip home  “Before I went on the mission trip...

When she was in college, Sister Maria Suso spent her Friday and Saturday nights ...

Cecilia makes a difference for women Action-oriented. This one phrase sums up...

As Father Ben Luedtke stood in front of hundreds of women with a crucifix during...

The FAITH in Flint initiative, which was launched by the Diocese of Lansing to s...

Sister Dusty sheds light on the plight of fellow Dominicans in Iraq Thirty mi...

When Judy Wood’s husband died suddenly three years ago, she felt lost. “We we...

Tyler ministers to those who have lost a loved one Burying the deceased is on...

The Flint Experience  I have a passion for giving back to the community,...

I definitely have faith in Flint. First of all, I have faith in God and I know t...

Father John Klein ministered in Flint for 18 years, from 1980 to 1998, and loved...

How the N.E.W. Life Center changed Cara’s life Cara Manns has a memory f...

I feel strong that they’re trying their hardest to try and get it back here. We’...

Ira Edwards’ life took many turns on his way to becoming a Reverend and founding...

To some, Flint represents complete failure — economic, political and social. Fli...

Glenda says she’s a changed woman, thanks to the Center for Hope ...

I don’t think Flint will ever go back to what it was, however, that does not mea...

I have a passion for giving back to the community, especially for feeding t...

After 50 years, joining the Catholic Church was ‘worth the wait’ In 50 y...

For years, Anna braided hair by day and scrubbed dishes by night. Her workday be...

“Joy” exclaims Betsy. “I was surprised by the amount of joy foster parenting and...

Clothed in a safari hat and vest, Stephen Ray is no stranger to wrestling snakes...

"At 7 years old I left my family’s Louisiana farm to live with my grown sister i...

Is there a fragrance that evokes memories for you? For the Fedewa siblings, Msgr...

I never experienced true darkness until I went to Rwanda. There I seemed to sit ...

“Holy ground” is not a term you would normally imagine when viewing a small, ins...

Rachael Lawrence wanted ice cream. She had eaten dinner. Combed her hair. Washed...

Tim Donovan was untouched by unplanned pregnancy until December 2011, when the H...

Ivy Davis, Jr. – “Poppy” – was a fun-loving young man who loved to be outdoors h...

An Invitation was all it took to propel Jack Flanagan down a road he had not env...

Matilyn Sarosi didn’t know what to expect when she decided to speak out on behal...

Pope Francis is an admitted thief and former bouncer, and the driver of an old u...

“Even in high school, people called me a goody-goody,” Chelsea Gheesling recalls...

University of Michigan students Lucie Fornasiero, Meg Riegel, Julia Kehoe, Danie...

A busy working wife and mother, Karla Palmer has a strong faith that she nurture...

Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Steven J Raica, chancellor of the Diocese of La...

Things have changed a lot since I was ordained,” says Msgr. Vincent Howard, 96, ...

The Diocese of Lansing was blessed with five new priests on June 14. Bishop Earl...

Kim and Dave are expecting a girl! Thanks to Creighton NFP When Kim and Dave ...

Kind eyes are what you first notice as Father Enzo Addari speaks with loving com...

“As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)" Brian K...

Teresa Price feels that, perhaps, the best advice she’s passed on to her son, Ch...

As a young girl growing up in southeast Arkansas, Doris Speed took a shine to th...

Celeste Warrell, 25, planned for a life as a biochemistry professor, a career th...

In 2013, Teresa Hurd lost her job, her oldest son died unexpectedly and her husb...

Every year, about 1,000 men come to Lansing for the diocesan Men’s Conference. F...

Dear Father Joe: My friends who are not Catholic say we should only pray to God ...

Father David Reamsnyder and his congregation converted to Catholicism Father ...

Liliane coordinates the food pantry at St. Mary Parish in Adrian. For 20 years, ...

She calls it annunciation – the invitation from God to bring Christ into the wor...

Four priests at four Catholic schools FAITH talked to the chaplains at the fo...

Remember these two? In 2003, Neil and Amber were dating when they appeared on th...

You don’t need to be a superhero in order to make the world a better place. You ...

Sophia Roth and Nate Winnie look like an average teenage couple. They smile and ...

Ten years ago, we asked teens about the relationships between guys and girls. Th...

As a Catholic, I thought I was part of a minority on campus at Grand Valley Stat...

Charlie Ludlow is a “relationship” kind of guy – he has a big group of friends, ...

How is her family moving from horror to healing Catherine Hubbard was only 6 ...

A musical and acting career and a strong faith to keep her focused on what she n...

Walking into the Ann Arbor home of Susan and Rick Mangan on a Saturday morning, ...

The Diocese of Lansing and the U.S. Church A number of people in the Diocese ...

On May 18, Bishop Boyea ordained 16 men to the diaconate. The ordination Mass at...

Father Steve Anderson was ordained in 2003. He is the first married priest in th...

When A. O. Scott reviewed the movie Drillbit Taylor for the New York Times he no...

A Number of “Firsts” The result of the papal election is significant for its ...

Melvin Morales won the lottery. In 1999, two days before his first wedding anniv...

On Dec. 12, 2012, Mark Thelen of Ann Arbor was ordained as a priest for the Legi...

Anthony Stornant Collar is repeating lines from Disney movies and tasks from his...

Pro-life activist leader Dr. Monica Migliorino Miller has written a controversia...

End-of-life care is a confusing area for many people. Because the topic is sensi...

Clinton County Probate Judge Lisa Sullivan hears cases affecting children. Most ...

Whether fresh from the oven or out of a bag, chocolate chip cookies rank near th...

On a June weekend, Eben, Adam and Tim MacDonald returned to their childhood pari...

The 2011 Father Charles Irvin Essay Contest Winner Every year, FAITH awards a...

When Kate and Nicole Baumer sit next to each other, you might not guess that the...

During the summer of 2011, James Pope became a Catholic missionary, entering a l...

Constructing his Eagle Scout project was the easy part for Dylan Clark. It took ...

As we begin the celebration of the anniversary of the Diocese of Lansing, we tal...

"May the all-powerful Lord grant us a restful night and a peaceful death.” This ...

Jordyn is a gymnast from St. Jude Parish in DeWitt who is a member of  the ...

Jane Sessions welcomes visitors into the Department of Formation’s Office of Sem...

Clif Farr has been a baseball fan (spelled n-u-t) since he was a boy. Combine th...

Asking Lt. Colonel Julia F. Coenen to define courage is like asking a fish to de...