Epiphany

Ed Van Buskirk shares about his apostolate, If U Love Me, dedicated to teaching the Ten Commandments. R.J. Lomas talks about the Chesterton Academy of St. George and special events coming up!

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· Fr. Tony Richter was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, the fifth of eight children (his youngest sister passed around the age of three). He attended St. Stephen’s Parish, Grade School, and High School. He attended Michigan State University and graduated in accounting in 1987. While working in the business world, he headed youth groups in Southwest Detroit. He entered Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, in 1996

· In June of 2003, Fr. Tony was ordained a priest and assigned to St. John Neumann Parish in Canton with responsibilities at All Saints School in Canton. After two years, he was named pastor of Our Lady Queen of Angels in Southwest Detroit and work with Our Lady of Guadalupe School. In 2008, he became the pastor of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish and School in Lincoln Park. From 2014-2018, he also served as the pastor delegate of Gabriel Richard High School in Riverview.

· During the summer of 2018, Fr. Tony was assigned to Guardian Angels Parish and School. He also has responsibilities at Bishop Foley High School. He enjoys spending time with his family. Fr. Tony enjoys running, basketball, friends, and is an avid Lions, Tigers, and Michigan State University fan!

· He is greatly inspired by the faith and love for the parish family of Guardian Angels and Bishop Foley Catholic High School.

Where is the Church headed? Where is the world going? In 2050, Cardinal Sarah examines the challenges facing the Church, including the priesthood, liturgy, tradition, faith, atheism, ecclesial unity, the family and the rise of neo-paganism and relativism.

Rather than offering despair or easy optimism, Cardinal Sarah argues that the Church’s path forward is found in radical fidelity to Christ. He says the Church does not need to reinvent itself but to be purified and sanctified, with holiness, contemplation and surrender to God essential to meeting the challenges ahead.

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Fr. Donald Haggerty is a priest of the Archdiocese of New York serving at Saint Patrick's Cathedral, a longtime spiritual director for Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity, and the author of several books, including The Hour of Testing.

YOUCAT Love Forever is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the Church’s teachings on love and marriage, especially those who are considering marriage. Developed by a YOUCAT team of married couples, priests, and theologians, this book offers profound insights and practical guidance on the path to lasting love. Based on 1,000 questions and suggestions from young people in over 30 countries around the world.

Emily Dinneny joined Catholic Answers in July 2025 and works as a social media apologist. In this role, she manages Catholic Answers’ presence on social media platforms, including TikTok and Substack. Emily earned degrees in philosophy and cognitive and behavioral neuroscience from Loyola University Chicago in 2023.

Information on the upcoming gala in Dearborn can be found by clicking here.

Curtis Martin, founder of FOCUS, is the keynote speaker. This will take place Oct. 29th at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn.

John F. Biskner was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Catholic Foundation of Michigan in April 2026, where he leads the organization’s mission to inspire and steward faithful philanthropy in support of Catholic ministries, parishes, and schools.

A seasoned Catholic leader with more than 20 years of experience, Biskner brings a rare combination of deep ministry expertise and executive leadership, along with a proven ability to build systems that strengthen stewardship, engagement, and long-term growth. Throughout his career, he has helped dioceses, parishes, and Catholic organizations align their development and operational strategies with the Church’s real pastoral and financial needs.

Vanessa says, “If we're going to engage in conversation and maybe even a debate, we have to know what we're talking about.” This covers the faith, politics, voting, world issues and more. She plays a clip from Fr. Mitch Pacwa as well to illustrate.

Mayra joins Vanessa today to share her powerful story and to promote the banquet for Mother & Unborn Baby Care coming up November 12th at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth. Mayra is the guest speaker and Fr. Karl Finkbeiner will be the emcee.

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For more information, visit www.maubc.org or call MAUBC at 248-559-7576 to RSVP. Individual tickets are 100, and the Sponsored Table Discount Deadline ($900 for 10 tickets) is October 15th.

Join us for a powerful and deeply moving evening with Ken Hensley, former Baptist pastor and Director of Pastoral Care for The Coming Home Network, as he shares firsthand accounts of pastors who made the courageous journey into the Catholic Church. Click here to learn more!

Ken Hensley has an M.A. in Theology and was an ordained Protestant minister for eleven years before converting to the Catholic faith in 1997. He has taught at St. John Seminary for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and spoken at Catholic conferences and parishes throughout the U.S. and internationally. Ken has been on staff with the Coming Home Network for three years as the Director of Pastoral Care.

There are still openings for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Click here for the details!

Steve Ray is a convert to the Catholic faith and a popular author, speaker, and pilgrimage leader. He has been to the Holy Land 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 CommentaryCrossing the Tiber: Evangelical Protestants Discover the Historical ChurchUpon This Rock: St. Peter and the Primacy of Rome in Scripture and the Early Church

Dr. Samir has written about end of life issues for the Chaldean News. He has reached out to Epiphany to address this topic.

Dr. Samir Jamil, MD is a board-certified pediatric hematologist oncologist in Royal Oak, MI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont