Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron Archives

Detroit archdiocese responds to derogatory attacks on Washington archbishop

Jun 16, 2020

Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron and the Archdiocese of Detroit in a June 11 statement condemned “racist and derogatory” language used by a fringe organization located in the archdiocese that bills itself as Catholic and posted a video calling the archbishop of Washington an “African Queen,” saying he is an “accused homosexual.”

By Rhina Guidos

Prayer vigils, protests, bishops’ homilies echo call for racial justice

Jun 9, 2020

Bishops called for Americans to celebrate the country’s diversity, prayed the deep sin of racism can be overcome and invited people to remember that each person is a unique creation of God in Trinity Sunday homilies, messages and events.

By Catholic News Service

All Catholics must speak out for equality, against racism, say leaders

Jun 4, 2020

Since his death, protests continue to take place across the United States seeking justice for George Floyd and calling for an end to police brutality, particularly against people of color.

By Gabriella Patti

Detroit Archdiocese to shift to ‘family of parishes’ over next two years

Jun 3, 2020

Over the next two years, the Archdiocese of Detroit will transition to a new pastoral and governance model for its 218 parishes called “families of parishes,” Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron announced May 31, the feast of Pentecost.

By Michael Stechschulte

Pope Francis designates Detroit church as a basilica

Mar 1, 2020

A Detroit church has been declared a basilica by Pope Francis, a rare honor for a Catholic parish in the U.S., officials announced Sunday.

By Associated Press

Communion comes from faith in Christ, U.S. archbishop says

Dec 9, 2019

The traditional visit of bishops to Rome to report on their dioceses is about more than just keeping things in order; rather, it is a manifestation of their communion with Christ and his vicar on earth, the pope, said Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron of Detroit.

By Junno Arocho Esteves