Read: Deacon Stories | Raymond Rzepecki May 03, 2023 Diocese of Lansing 10 new deacons will be ordained for the Diocese of Lansing by Bishop Boyea on Saturday, May 13, Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Deo gratias! Two of the diaconate candidates are seminarians who will progress, God willing, onto the sacred priesthood. Meanwhile the
Read: Feast of St Joseph the Worker | May 1 May 01, 2023 Diocese of Lansing Today is the Feast of Joseph the Worker. Happy feast day! This feast day was instituted by Venerable Pope Pius XII in 1955 and was meant to provide workers with a spiritual patron and model, as well as an
Read: “Why we should all thank brave Saint Athanasius” by Richard Budd May 02, 2023 Diocese of Lansing Today, May 2, is the Feast of Saint Athanasius (295-373), Bishop of Alexandria and a great defender of the orthodox faith and trenchant opponent of the Arian heresy. So, who exactly was Athanasius? And what is Arianism?
Read: Welcome to May | The Month of Mary May 01, 2023 Diocese of Lansing Welcome to May, the month of Mary. Ave Maria! The bishops of the United States unanimously chose the Blessed Virgin Mary as patroness of our country, on 13 May 1846. Mary also became patroness of the Diocese of Lansing upon
Watch: Diocese of Lansing launches news Pre-K to 8 Religion Curriculum April 28, 2023 Diocese of Lansing Over 400 teachers from across the Diocese of Lansing gathered on Monday, April 4, for the unveiling of a new pre-K to 8 Religious Education curriculum. The new curriculum model is based in three learning domains: * Encounter:
Read: God bless you, please, Mr. Robinson! Catholic charity chief retires after 22 years faithful service April 28, 2023 Diocese of Lansing Today is Mark Robinson’s last day as the Executive Director of Livingston County Catholic Charities as he retires following 22 years of faithful service to the most vulnerable in the community. Thank you,
Read: Why I am inspired by Saint Gianna Beretta Molla by Jenny Ingles April 28, 2023 Diocese of Lansing Today is the Feast of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla (1922 – 62), an Italian pediatrician who was willing to sacrifice her life by refusing an abortion during pregnancy with her fourth child. The Diocese of Lansing’s
Read: DSA Story #7 | How Your Generosity Comforts Grieving Parents April 27, 2023 Diocese of Lansing Kristin Verdun is a mother of two little miscarried babies. Those sad losses have led Kristin to co-found a diocese-wide apostolate, Our Little Ones Ministry, for other parents mourning an unborn child and it’s all being made possible
Read: Running the Good Race | Deacon Kettner conquers the Boston Marathon April 26, 2023 Diocese of Lansing Deacon Seamus Kettner says he ran the Boston Marathon in true “Boston weather.” It was a rainy, darkened day with the temperature in the mid-40s on April 17, but that didn’t diminish the energy from the crowd,
Read: Diocese of Lansing praises bravery of victims in Genesee County abuse case April 25, 2023 Diocese of Lansing The Diocese of Lansing today expressed gratitude to the victims of Genesee County-based priest, Reverend Vincent DeLorenzo, after the 84-year-old pleaded guilty to attempted criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. “It was the bravery of