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Prayer rally to defeat Michigan abortion amendment is victim of ‘pro-choice cyber attack’
Organizers of the pro-life rally had asked attendees to register to help with preparations, but phony registrations came in from... Read more
Midterm elections 2022: How will these states vote on abortion?
In three states proposing constitutional amendments to advance abortion, surveys show strong support for pro-abortion referendums. Read more
In rare letter to all Detroit parishioners, archbishop warns of ‘extreme’ abortion initiative
Proposal 3 would have “vast and extreme” consequences for Michigan if it passes, Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron said. Read more
Report details decades of alleged clergy sex abuse in Michigan diocese
The Michigan attorney general’s report, which does not make a judgment on which allegations are credible, names 44 priests from... Read more
Abortion ballot initiative would also give minors right to gender transition, bishops warn
Michigan’s Catholic bishops warned this week that a proposal to codify abortion in the state also would codify a right... Read more
Election 2022: Abortion appears on ballot in 5 states this November
California, Michigan, and Vermont are proposing constitutional amendments to advance abortion, while Kentucky and Montana are voting on pro-life measures. Read more
Pro-life volunteer shot while going door-to door-in Michigan
An 84-year-old pro-life volunteer was shot on Sept. 20 while going door-to-door in her community to talk about a ballot... Read more
Priest inspires thousands to sign up for novena to defeat ‘right to abortion’ in Michigan
The Michigan priest is inspiring thousands of people to sign up for a 54-day rosary novena aimed at defeating a... Read more
Oops! Typo-filled Michigan abortion amendment could have used a proofreader
The proposal would establish a “new individual right to reproductive freedom" and invalidate parental consent requirements and other existing abortion... Read more
Abortion ‘trigger laws’ in three states to take effect this week
“Trigger laws” banning most abortions with limited exceptions are set to take effect in three states — Texas, Idaho, and... Read more
Michigan: Democratic governor wins latest round in legal fight over 1931 abortion ban
The law, whose current form dates back to 1931, criminalizes abortion except when necessary to save the life of the... Read more
Bishop comes out in support of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh received a tip of the hat from his own bishop for his pro-life remarks. Read more
Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh tells team members he would help raise their baby in event of unplanned pregnancy
After receiving criticism on social media and from college football fans for remarks made at a pro-life event, Michigan Wolverines’... Read more
Michigan bishop ‘humbled’ by success of weekly discipleship challenge
The year-long initiative has attracted more than 11,000 weekly subscribers. Read more
Pro-life, Catholic groups file to intervene in Michigan governor's abortion lawsuit
Pro-life and Catholic groups in Michigan are seeking to intervene in a lawsuit brought by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who... Read more
‘Pray big’: Michigan woman says her healing was a miracle
April 2022 would have marked Dani Laurion’s 13th year confined to a wheelchair. Instead, she has been strolling around Lansing... Read more
Former priest withdraws pleas over child sex abuse after judge's rejection of sentencing agreement
Gary Berthiaume, a former priest, withdrew his guilty pleas after being sentenced to spend up to 15 years in prison... Read more
Pope Francis names new bishop for Catholic Diocese of Gaylord
Bishop-elect Jeffrey J. Walsh is a priest of the Diocese of Scranton. Read more
Payday loan expansion means fast money and cycle of debt for Michigan's poor, bishops say
A Michigan proposal to quadruple the maximum lending amount allowed for payday lenders would exploit the poor and trap many... Read more
Michigan AG to announce new abuse charges against Catholic priests
Michigan attorney general Dana Nessel told local news this week that she plans to announce new charges against “a dozen... Read more
