Epiphany

Fr. J.J. Mech was the youngest in a large family and is now an uncle and great-uncle many times over. He is very family-oriented and wrote his thesis on family. Fr. J.J. was ordained 30 years ago. He has served in large suburban and smaller inner-city parishes and has loved being pastor. He has been the rector of the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament since 2015. While he is a Spartan at hear...

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Despite devastation, ‘hope is still there’ in Gaza, Cardinal Pizzaballa tells Detroiters Father Alex Kratz, OFM, is a Franciscan friar living at St. Benedict the Black Friary (on the grounds of Ss. Peter & Paul Parish [Westside] in the Archdiocese of Detroit). Fr. Alex served for almost 4 years as Associate Pastor at St. Michael’s in Southfield. He has served on the Archdiocesan Evangelization Tea...

“Australia is right to ban minors under age 16 from having social media which have been detrimental to youth. This ban should be an incentive for social media and other online platforms and services to be proactive in implementing safer-by design-technologies and default parental management tools before rushing to market with products that are potentially dangerous for children and teens,” said Do...

“While the special needs community has physical, speech and occupational therapy options, fitness options were virtually nonexistent. But now, Team GUTS™ is training all athletes who want to learn to be better. By establishing Team GUTS™, a tax-exempt non-profit, Paul and Todd are making a major impact on the lives of thousands with special needs children.” “Since their youth, Paul and Todd Turner...

The Chaldean Language Workshop, founded by OU Graduate Student Stephen Hannawi, currently meets twice a week on campus and invites participants to come learn about the Chaldean alphabet, grammar, and pronunciation in an engaging and academic setting.“I founded the CLW to preserve and revive one of the world’s oldest and most influential languages — the Chaldean language — which once served as the...

Joyce Campbell is the French language teacher at Mercy High School in Farmington Hills . She is known for her innovative programs - including courses on French theater, opera, art and architecture, poetry and literature - and is an advocate for technology in language education and was instrumental in the installation of two language labs at Mercy. Of particular note is a program she introduced, Pa...

Dr. John Radziłowski is the Director of the Polish Institute of Culture and Research in Orchard Lake. He is a historian, professor, and author of numerous books and articles on the history of Poland and of Polish Americans. He is a professor of history at the University of Alaska Southeast where he has been since 2007. In 2008, he was awarded the Miecislaus Haiman Award for “sustained contribution...

On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and during this Jubilee Year of HOPE, the Christ Medicus Foundation (CMF) announced that all seven Catholic dioceses in Michigan have joined HOPE , a whole-person wellness program designed to transform employee wellbeing by connecting them with Christ’s healing love. The establishment of the HOPE Program provides Catholic dioceses and private employers...

Vanessa looks at this column from the Catholic News Agency on this, the Feast of Our Lady Of Loreto: Did angels really carry the Holy House of Mary to Loreto, Italy? Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Fr. Brian Cokonougher was born in Warren and attended Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit for his priestly formation. He later earned a certificate in spiritual direction from the Institute for Priestly Formation. Fr. Cokonougher was ordained May 22, 1999, by Cardinal Adam J. Maida at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. In 2022, Fr. Cokonougher was named a member of the in s...

“ In the Beginning by Monica Miller takes you through a unique reading of the first three chapters of Genesis, unfolding the richness of the divinely revealed creation story and what it has to say about God, the world, and the destiny of mankind. Those first three chapters of Genesis aren’t a literal play-by-play of how the universe came to be; neither are they mere mythical poetry or a purely sym...

John Paul Brissette is the Director of Communications at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion , the first and only approved Marian Apparition site in the United States. At just 23 years old, John Paul brings a wealth of experience and a passion for evangelization through digital media. Before discerning to use his talents for God’s glory, John Paul was a successful social media influencer,...

Cecilia Stevenson talks about the great new film about St. Kolbe, “Triumph of the Heart.” After it’s run in theaters, it is now available to watch at home on the FORMED and CREDO apps! Cecilia Stevenson is a film producer with a background in live media, narrative film and television, and corporate video production. She has a passion for stories that explore faith, purpose and sacrifice, and she s...

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Sunday, December 14, 1:00-6:00 p.m. Christkindlmarkt (“Christ Child Market”) is a traditional German festival held before Christmas to help prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord. The outdoor artisan market held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Ann Arbor will also include food and drinks for purchase, Lessons & Carols, an Our Lady of Guadalupe dance performance, and an array of...

Michael Stechschulte is the editor-in-chief of Detroit Catholic , the official online news service of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit. Cardinal Pizzaballa to visit Detroit from Dec. 4-7 to raise support for Holy Land Archdiocese of Detroit announces two-year restructuring to involve every parish Detroit parishioners go door to door to offer prayer, invite neighbors to church Pro-lifers m...

The Holy Family serves as the pattern and model for marriage and family, demonstrating what these are, as well as the correct understanding of masculinity and fatherhood, femininity and motherhood, babies and children. God knew the great confusion and diabolical social messiness that would occur in modern times. Now is the time to be consecrated to the Holy Family! Click here to purchase ! Scott L...

In August 2024, the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Gianna’s House, and Options Care Center sued in federal court to protect their First Amendment right to tell women about the life-saving potential of supplemental progesterone. A federal district court ruled in their favor, halting the attorney general from violating their constitutional right to freedom of speech while the case...

Click here for more information about the event . Rev. Rennie Kaufmann and Esther Kaufmann, Father and Daughter, perform all styles of music worldwide. Rev. Kaufmann is the pastor serving at Risen Christ in Plymouth, Michigan. Pastor Rennie and Esther keep audiences spellbound with their lovely musical arrangements, perfectly blended duets and Esther’s incredibly beautiful solos which will uplift...

Fr. Ginu Abraham, MSFS (Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales), was born on January 13, 1975, in Parippu, Kerala, India. He is the eldest son of the late Mr. Abraham Mathew and Mrs. Leelamma Abraham and has two brothers. He was ordained on January 29, 2002, and shortly thereafter, on July 17, 2002, he was sent to serve in the Philippine mission of the MSFS Order. In addition to his pastoral duties,...

Jeff Henrich is the President & CEO of Guest House . Guest House is expanding with a new Health & Wellness Center in Lake Orion, MI. The groundbreaking ceremony is Dec 11th at 1601 Joslyn Road in Lake Orion. “As Guest House moves into its 70 th anniversary year, this expansion marks an important step in strengthening the holistic care we provide to clergy and religious who seek healing, renewal, a...

Sometimes we can lose track of the number of questions we have about the Bible. One amazing thing about joining a class with the Catholic Biblical School is that our expert, inspiring teachers answer your questions! This year there are over 1,000 adults journeying with us through the Bible in weekly courses, and it’s never too late to join. Our Created for Covenant course covers the historical, na...

Fr. Stephen Pullis is the Director of Propaedeutic Seminarians at Sacred Heart Major Seminary . He was previously Director for Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship within the Archdiocesan Curia. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Steve Ray is a convert to the Catholic faith and a popular author, speaker, and pilgrimage leader. He has been to the Holy Land over 150 times exploring, filming, and leading thousands of pilgrims. Steve is a regular guest on Catholic radio and TV including Catholic Answers, Ave Maria Radio, and EWTN. Some of his books include: Genesis: A Bible Study Guide and Commentary Crossing the Tiber: Evange...