Dec 12, 2008 Cardinal Maida speaks to solidarity and Detroit
The leader of the Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit speaks to the reality of impending layoffs and struggle over unemployment in the Motor City and beyond.
Jan 31, 2008 Sophie Maida Mother of the cardinal
Sophie Cieslak Maida, mother of Detroit Cardinal Adam Maida, died Wednesday of natural causes in her Scott Township, Pa., home, according to the Archdiocese of Detroit. She was 99.
Dec 20, 2007 Prepping the Ground
In a round-table interview with his archdiocesan TV
station, Detroit's Cardinal Adam Maida spoke of
retirement enough for one local outlet to dub it
"impending."
Oct 06, 2006 Cardinal, imams show mutual respect, vow to continue dialogue
When Detroit Cardinal Adam J. Maida and Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Francis R. Reiss, along with seven Muslim imams and eight prominent Muslim laymen, emerged from a one-hour meeting Sept. 28, it was to give a message of mutual respect and solidarity in their commitment to continued dialogue.
Mar 22, 2006 'No definitive conclusion' reached on papal center's future
Catholic leaders met at the financially ailing Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in northeast Washington on Thursday afternoon, but reached no conclusion on how to save the center, Detroit Cardinal Adam Maida said in a statement afterward.
Mar 12, 2006 Detroit archbishop allows meat-eating on St. Patrick's Day
Although most Roman Catholics normally aren't supposed to eat meat on Lenten Fridays, the Archdiocese of Detroit is making an exception this year for St. Patrick's Day.
Mar 04, 2006 Archdiocese support $40 million for troubled museum, cardinal reports
In a Feb. 2 letter to Detroit priests, Cardinal Adam Maida reported that a financially troubled Washington-based museum and Catholic think tank owes the Detroit archdiocese $40 million, including $17 million in funds directly from archdiocesan coffers.
Feb 09, 2006 Blessed be the Steelers
Cardinal was born and raised near Pittsburgh, still holds season tickets.
Jun 25, 2005 Maida says he's focused on city schools
As the nation's Catholic bishops unveiled a fresh affirmation of the importance of parochial schools, Detroit Cardinal Adam Maida said Thursday that he plans to announce a new commitment to Catholic education in Detroit in the coming weeks.
Jun 25, 2005 Regarding the appointment of the new Bishop of Grand Rapids
Since the death of Bishop Britt in May 2004, the clergy, religious and lay faithful of the Diocese of Grand Rapids have been anxiously waiting for a new bishop. Now, their prayers have been heard! Acting through the person and office of Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, the Lord is sending the Diocese of Grand Rapids an excellent and seasoned pastor, our own auxiliary bishop, Walter A. Hurley.
May 05, 2005 Selection of Pope Benedict XVI 'God's work'
Cardinal Adam Maida told Roman Catholics gathered for Mass on Sunday that the selection of Pope Benedict XVI had accomplished "God's work," and that the election process taught him about the power of prayer.
Oct 21, 2004 Merging and Closing Parishes and Schools
Detroit Catholic Cardinal Adam Maida is launching a controversial yearlong study of his 304 parishes and 138 schools in metro Detroit to prepare for mergers and closings, due mainly to the ever-worsening priest shortage.
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