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Archdiocese of Detroit moves to reorganize Catholic parishes
Read full article: Archdiocese of Detroit moves to reorganize Catholic parishesDETROIT – The Archdiocese of Detroit has announced plans to form 51 new families of parishes in an effort to better serve worshippers. The idea to form 51 families of parishes was conceived years ago amid a priest shortage, and is designed to help the diocese become more missionary. The Deacon says the transition will help spread resources and keep the doors of the churches open. “This allows us to keep the parishes open with fewer clergy and that’s our goal,” Houghton said. Officials say the transition will happen in two waves: one in January 2021 and the second in July.
Wayne resident arraigned in shooting death of 19-year-old
Read full article: Wayne resident arraigned in shooting death of 19-year-oldDETROIT – On Sunday, 19-year-old Wayne resident Robert Shoats was arraigned in connection with the shooting death of 18-year-old Kaleb Parish. Shoats was arraigned on charges of discharge in a building causing serious impairment and felony firearm. According to police, the shooting happened on Wednesday at around 6:02 p.m. in the 34000 block of Richard Street in Wayne. Parish died of his injuries from the shooting on Friday. These court hearings will be held at the 29th District Court in Wayne.
Churches make changes allowing 50 percent capacity limit, Archdiocese of Detroit announces
Read full article: Churches make changes allowing 50 percent capacity limit, Archdiocese of Detroit announcesDETROIT Phase two of churches reopening went into effect on Monday with several changes that include increased capacity, the Archdiocese of Detroit announced. The changes include the following:Churches are permitted to seat up to 50 percent capacity provided that face-coverings are still worn and physical distancing between households can be maintained. Their total capacity should be less than 50 percent if this number cannot be obtained while maintaining physical distancing. Outdoor Masses are permitted without a capacity limit provided physical distancing can be maintained. Read: Michigan churches sue Gov.
Metro Detroit catholics attend public masses for the first time since March closures
Read full article: Metro Detroit catholics attend public masses for the first time since March closuresDETROIT The Archdiocese of Detroit allowed in-person masses to resume this week for the first time since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit the state in March. MORE: Archdiocese of Detroit announces resumption of public masses during coronavirus pandemicWhen churches reopened to the public for the first time this Sunday, social distancing measures were in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Still, the reopening is a special moment for catholics in Metro Detroit. Well since the church was open, my mom and I thought we could come to this church because it is our special church," Milaina said. It is up to the churches -- not state or local governments -- to decide when they want to reopen to the public.
Several Michigan churches and parishes to reopen after pandemic hiatus
Read full article: Several Michigan churches and parishes to reopen after pandemic hiatusDETROIT The reopening of these parishes is something that members have been looking forward to since being told they couldnt worship together because of the pandemic. Its been a long time coming for people to come back to the church, said Parish Msgr. At least at Our Lady Star of The Sea and all the other parishes that fall under the Archdiocese of Detroit. Theyre invited to come back and the Archdiocese of Detroit churches will be limiting to 25% of occupancy or lower, said Msgr. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 51,915 as of Monday, including 4,915 deaths, state officials report.