Sister Mary Rafqa Boulos, RSM
“I always felt that God was asking me to serve others,” she remembers.
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Annual Conference Focuses on Child and Youth Protection
Safe environment and victim assistance coordinators from across the United States participated.
Sister Mary Nika Schaumber, RSM
Sister Mary Nika Schaumber is no stranger to the religious life.
Fowler Knights Raise $16,000 in ‘Returns’ for Vocations Collection
More than 90 people sorted 153,000 bottles.
Sister Marie Paul Serves the Underserved
“Christ was a healer,” says Sister Marie Paul. The Religious Sisters of Mercy seek to follow that example with their work in medicine.
‘What Amazes Me is God Still Wants to Use Me’
From the time he was young, Dave Weber was an extroverted, social child.
New Diocesan Director of Parish Youth Discipleship
Brian Flynn will be heading the new parish-focused position.
Ordination 2022
The Diocese of Lansing was blessed with two new priests and two new transitional deacons on June 11.
New Club at Lansing Catholic
At Lansing Catholic High School, the cafeteria is alive with the sound of power tools and hammers.
‘Finding a Place to Thrive While Doing God’s Will’
It’s been nearly 30 years since her husband, Dan, was ordained to the permanent diaconate.
‘The Role of the Deacon’s Wife Is as Unique as the Women Who Fill That Role’
Four women share their inspiring vocation stories
Welcoming People With Special Needs
Kind words can make a difference for young families, particularly those with children with special needs.
Catholic Charities Volunteer Drivers Help Seniors Stay Independent
Gerry has served as a volunteer driver for LCCC mainly for senior citizens unable to drive themselves to appointments.
Department of Catechesis Helps Religious Education Directors Bring Faith Into the Home
As director of religious education (DRE) at St. Therese Parish in Lansing, Stephanie Smith divides her role into three practical categories.
After Ann’s Move to a Catholic School Attending Mass With the Students ‘Fills Me With Joy’
“In many ways teaching for me is coming full circle,” Ann Williams explains.
Office of Vocations Efforts Are Instrumental in Megan’s Journey of Discernment
For the past two years, Megan has been discerning a vocation to consecrated life.
'Catholic Charities Is a Blessing' for Those in Need in Flint
Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties was the answer for Aaron.
‘I Get to Come Home to My Family Every Night’
Abdul-Jabar Hemat is helping Afghans here in America through St. Vincent Refugee Services.
Sidewalk Ministry Is ‘making a Difference’ in the Pro-life Arena
Kathy and Paul Dobrowolski lead Sidewalk Advocates for Life in Ann Arbor.
Diocese of Lansing Catholics March for Life in Lansing...
Catholics from across the Diocese of Lansing gathered at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing on Jan. 19.
Increased Number of Seminarians Benefits Parishes and People of the Diocese
Seminarian Jon Bokuniewicz says he felt called to serve a parish and its people.
Evangelization Initiative Challenges the Faithful to Become More Authentic Disciples
Craig Pohl hopes to set a fire in the diocese with Disciples – Together on the Way.
Catholic Schools Week
The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2022 (Jan. 30 through Feb. 5) was “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.”
St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School Forms Disciples in the Heart of Jackson
Father Tim Nelson is proud of his flock’s relationship with and witness to the neighborhood.
For a Synodal Church
Pope Francis invited bishops from every diocese in the world to begin a process, called a synod, to spend time with the entire People of God.