Detroit Stories

The story of Michigan’s very own Santa school and how the true spirit of Christmas can change lives. (00:51) We meet John and learn about the St. Nicholas Institute, Michigan’s very own Santa school. (2:18) We learn a bit about John’s background, what brought him to the St. Nicholas institute, and what he found when he arrived. (3:46) After learning a bit more about the kinds of courses offered at...

A story of friendship in an unexpected place, and the graces that came with it. When Tiffany Brocker moved her family to Detroit from the suburbs, she found an unexpected companion in Gordie King, a homeless man by whose corner she frequently traveled. Here’s their story. (6:28) We hear from Fr. Tim McCabe and the work of the Pope Francis Center as he describes the challenges faced by many of Detr...

Welcome to Detroit Stories — a bi-weekly podcast on a mission to boldly share the stories of the people and communities in southeast Michigan. These are the stories that fascinate us and inspire us — they are the stories that we think everyone should know. Tune in every other Friday for Detroit-centric interviews and timely, inspirational topics. Brought to you by Detroit Catholic .