Bishop Allen Vigneron, 60, of the Diocese of Oakland, Ca., has been named as the new Archbishop of Detroit.   Archbishop Announcement: statements & resources   Installation of the new archbishop Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 2 p.m. Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament Limited reserved seating / LIVE webcast will be available  Contact: (313) 883-8730 / installation@aod.org    Multiple regional liturgies and gatherings are being planned for the month of February and beyond.

Mass of Thanksgiving for Cardinal Adam Maida Cardinal Maida will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for his 18 years of service as archbishop of Detroit and to mark his 25 years as a bishop.   Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 3 p.m. Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament Seating Information: (313) 883-8730 / anniversary@aod.org   Public reception at Sacred Heart Major Seminary will follow.

All are invited to attend the 9th Annual Archdiocesan Mass in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the presentation of the "Keep the Dream Alive" Awards.   Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10 a.m. Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament   Mass details & "Keep the Dream Alive" Honorees

"Christ Our Hope" - A Pastoral Letter on the Economy
"Cristo Nuestra Esperanza" - Carta Pastoral Sobre la Economia

A meeting of Interfaith leaders in Detroit

Calls for Peace in Middle East   The Vatican and the U.S. bishop's conference are urging an end to the violent, armed conflict in the Gaza Strip involving Israelis and Palestinians. The pope encourages "the initiatives and efforts" of those working on a lasting cease fire and the beginning of peace talks.   Pope Benedict on Gaza Strip conflict USCCB urges dialogue and negotiations

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The Michigan Catholic Newspaper The next issue of The Michigan Catholic is Jan. 9, 2009   January Prayer Theme - Cardinal Maida looks to the faith of St. Paul. Philippine Traditional Novena of Masses - Blessed Mother honored over the nine days before Christmas. Chicken Delivery -1000 frozen chickens given away despite a winter storm.   Catholic News Service  |  Vatican Information Service  |  Zenit

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