Michigan
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Sister Margaret McAnoy remembered for five decades of service in Atlanta
Published December 19, 2023
Sister Margaret McAnoy, IHM, 89, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the IHM Senior Living Community in Michigan. She was 89 years old and served in various ministries in the Archdiocese of Atlanta for 50 years.
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Adrian Dominican Sister Virginia O’Reilly, former St. Mary’s teacher, dies
Published November 5, 2018
ADRIAN, Michigan—Sister Virginia O’Reilly, formerly known as Sister Joan Patricia O’Reilly, died Sept. 24, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 91 years of age and in the 75th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Virginia was born in Detroit, Michigan, to George and Alice (Hall) O’Reilly. […] Full Story
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Sister Rose Celeste O’Connell, OP, dies May 17
Published August 23, 2018
ADRIAN, Mich.— Sister Rose Celeste O’Connell, OP, died on Thursday, May 17, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 79 and in the 62nd year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Rose Celeste was born Mary Ann O’Connell in Chicago, Illinois, to Thomas and Edna (Dion) O’Connell. She […] Full Story
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Ritual, consistency lead to better participation at Mass, study suggests
By DAN MELOY, Catholic News Service
Published January 26, 2018DETROIT (CNS)—So who really is singing “Gather Us In” at Mass? Does the pastor asking people about their week really make the Mass friendlier and more engaging? Why is the Our Father so engaging? Do people like singing new songs at Mass, or do they prefer tried and true hymns they have been singing for […] Full Story
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Friar lived out faith, hope, charity every day, says cardinal
By MIKE STECHSCHULTE, Catholic News Service
Published November 28, 2017DETROIT (CNS)—A humble priest and porter, Blessed Solanus Casey thanked God daily for the gift of those who came to his door in his small corner of the world. On Nov. 18, tens of thousands of those whom he touched gathered to thank God in return for the gift of the holy Capuchin’s life. “Others, […] Full Story