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Rev. Dr. Mark-David Janus, CSP, Cathedral rector
Cathedral of Saint Andrew announces expanded schedule

Most Reverend Walter A. Hurley will formally install Father Janus as rector of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew on Sunday, July 13 during the 10:00 am Mass. Very Reverend John F. Duffy, president of the Paulist Fathers in New York, will concelebrate. More

Cathedral of Saint Andrew schedule effective July 5
(English | Español)


Reverend Dr. Mark-David Janus, CSP

Worship communities prayerfully join together

“Christ be our Light” was the theme for the special prayer services held July 1 for the coming together of the Catholic Information Center and Cathedral of Saint Andrew communities. Following the “taking leave of the Chapel of St. Paul” prayer service, members of the Catholic Information Center congregation processed to the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. They were greeted by Cathedral of Saint Andrew parishioners and in union with each other prayerfully celebrated as one faith community.


 

Diocesan appointments announced


Sister Barbara Cline, F.S.E
Director of the Office of Catechesis

Sister Sarah Doser, F.S.E.
Administrative Assistant to the bishop


Bishop Hurley announces Pastoral Appointments. More


Congratulations Father Michael Cilibraise,
Deacon Michael Burt and Deacon Aaron Ferris

Bishop Walter A. Hurley ordained Rev. Michael F. Cilibraise to the priesthood, and Rev. Mr. Aaron Russell Ferris and Rev. Mr. Michael Edward Burt to the diaconate on Saturday, June 7 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew.

Bishop appointed Father Cilibraise associate pastor to Our Lady of Grace and St. Thomas the Apostle parishes, Muskegon, effective June 30. He will also minister one day a week to Muskegon Catholic Schools. More



What have you done for your marriage?
Helpful resources to live ‘happily ever after’

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers some helpful resources on the
For Your Marriage website.

Marriage Tip of the Day, July 24
Have you ever made a Marriage Encounter weekend (wwme.org) or attended another marriage enrichment event? These are not for troubled marriages but for couples who want to deepen their relationship.

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Pope opens year of St. Paul, says apostle should serve as model

Catholic News Service

ROME (CNS) -- Joined by other Christian leaders, Pope Benedict XVI opened the year of St. Paul and said the apostle's courageous witness to the faith should serve as a model for contemporary Christians. More

People attend mass at St. Paul's Church in Damascus, Syria


People attend a Mass in the churchyard of St. Paul's Church in Damascus, Syria, June 29. The day marked the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul and the inauguration of a year celebrating the birth of St. Paul 2,000 years ago. St. Paul experienced his conversion in Damascus and began his ministry in the city. (CNS photo/Khaled al-Hariri, Reuters)

Pope turns spotlight on St. Paul as model for modern Christians

Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI is known to the world as the successor of St. Peter, the first pope. But for the next 12 months he'll be turning the spotlight on St. Paul, the church's archetypal missionary. More

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