Vanessa shares her favorite Christmas music and talks about the Saints.

“That Man is You! honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. The program harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive!”

Al Juarez is the Senior Development Officer at Paradisus Dei.

Ed Bahoura has owned nearly 20 businesses over the last 45 years, including supermarkets, liquor, and video stores. He is the Owner of several Sylvan Learning Franchisees and a supporter of Ave Maria Radio. He also owns a construction company in Pontiac and real estate company in West Bloomfield Township. Bahoura has served as past chairman of the board of Gleaners Community Foodbank of Southeastern Michigan. He also supports many causes and organizations that support children, seniors, and veterans.

“At the 53rd Annual SOCK Dinner in support of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) was honored with the Silver Soup Bowl Award for its enduring partnership and compassionate service to those in need.

Presented each year at the SOCK Dinner, the Silver Soup Bowl Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made exceptional contributions to the Capuchin mission. This past fall, MIRA received the award during the dinner, with President and CEO Bill Wild accepting on behalf of the association.”

“For 96 years, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen has been a beacon of hope in Detroit—offering food, encouragement, and a sense of belonging to all who come to its doors. As the ministry approaches its centennial in 2029, the Capuchins continue to expand programs and invest in infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the community.”

Bill Wild is the President & CEO of the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.

Brother Gary Wegner is the Executive Director of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.

Fr. Chris Nahra serves as Associate Pastor at St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church in Clinton Township.

Read his piece here: New #WeCount Data Shows Abortion Uptick in 2025

“The main takeaway from this new #WeCount data is that the percentage of abortions done via telehealth continues to increase. In the first six months of 2024, just under 20 percent of all abortions were done via telehealth. That figure increased to 27 percent for the first six months of 2025. Telehealth abortions are undermining the strong pro-life laws that many states enacted in the aftermath of the Dobbs decision.”

Michael New is a Senior Associate Scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute and Assistant Professor of Practice at the Catholic University of America.

We look back on Anthony D’Ambrosio, Claire Dwyer, Dcn. Michael Houghton, Fr. John Kopson, Fr. Craig Giera, Fr. David Pellican, Fr. George Puthenpeedika, Katie Parks, Michael Smith, Nikki Kingsey and Teresa Peterson.

Roxane is one of three co-authors of “Finding Flannery: A Travel Memoir Exploring the Mystique of Flannery O’Connor and the Legacy She Has Left Us All.” She tells us all about it today. She also recently met Pope Leo XIV and wrote about the experience here.

Roxane Salonen is an author, speaker and podcast host. Her website is roxanesalonen.com.

Deo Gratias primarily serves people living on the Northeast side of Detroit, operating out of a building provided by the St. Jude Roman Catholic Mission on East Seven Mile Road. The organization’s mission is to honor the dignity of each person as they offer Christ-like hospitality to people in need. They fulfill this mission by operating a Café that serves free hot meals Monday through Friday, a Food Pantry that is open on Tuesdays and Fridays, a Community Garden, a tutoring program for children in grades 1-8 on Mondays and Wednesdays, and an art program. In addition, a Case Manager is available five days a week that provides referrals to additional community resources.

Bob Sadler is Executive Director of Deo Gratias Ministries Detroit — a Catholic nonprofit on the east side that has a daily café, food pantry, child tutoring, adult GED classes, an art room, a community garden and more! He is the first layperson to lead the organization, which was founded in 2018 by two Felician Sisters: Sister Felicity Marie Madigan and Sister Shelley Marie Jeffrey.

“The situation continues to be very dire in Bethlehem where nine out of ten families currently have no income. Electricity is inconsistent, water is sporadic and many families subsist on only one meal a day. Yet in the midst of these hardships, hope endures.

In times of great conflict when life is difficult, Holy Family Hospital steps up to provide encompassing care as a beacon of hope for women and children, including refugees and those living in remote desert communities. At the hospital, Christians and Muslims work together daily, fostering peace through medicine.”

Ambassador Michèle B. Bowe, GCM is president of Holy Family Hospital and the Order of Malta’s ambassador to Palestine. In 2014, Ambassador Bowe was the keynote speaker for the International Strategic Conference in Rhodes for the Order of Malta. Ambassador Bowe is regularly invited as a guest speaker on national and international news programs and on several nationally syndicated radio programs featuring the Order of Malta, Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem, and life in Palestine. She speaks regularly on topics including Christians in the Holy Land, Humanitarian Diplomacy, Vocation to Marriage and topics related to the Order of Malta.

“Join us on December 20th for a festive evening at the cinema as Detroit Catholic Campus Ministry hosts Movie Night with DCCM!

We’ll gather at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit at 6:00 PM for a warm reception featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and great conversation. Afterward, we’ll move into the newly renovated seminary auditorium for a special screening of It’s A Wonderful Life on the big screen.”

Fr. Matthew Hood is the chaplain of Detroit Catholic Campus Ministry, which serves Wayne State University, the University of Michigan – Dearborn, as well as the surrounding campuses.