Rising from the Ashes will take place at Huntington Place in Detroit on July 22, welcoming Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Detroit. The day will feature keynotes by Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville, Texas, Sr. Josephine Gartrett, CSFN, Fr. John Riccardo and Jeff Cavins, along with an evening concert by Matt Maher. A Eucharistic procession — potentially the largest in the archdiocese’s history — will process from Huntington Place to the Spirit of Detroit statue on Woodward Avenue, with a blessing over the city and the Church of Detroit from Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger of Detroit.

Eucharistic revival to attract thousands of pilgrims to Detroit this summer (Detroit Catholic)

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Fr. Pierre Konja is the Judicial Vicar of the Chaldean Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle of the USA and the Pastor of St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church in West Bloomfield.

Father Joshua Fons was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He graduated from Father Gabriel High School in 2012. After hearing the call to the priesthood, he studied for his Bachelors in Philosophy and Catholic Studies at St. John Vianney College Seminary, and has a Masters in Divinity from Sacred Heart Major Seminary as well as a Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology for the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.

Fr. Fons also spent 4 years as a full-time missionary with FOCUS, evangelizing and discipling college athletes. He was ordained a priest in 2024, and has been serving as the Parochial Vicar of St. Patrick Parish in Brighton, Michigan with Pastor Fr. Mathias Thelen. On July 1st, Fr. Josh will take on a new role as the Chaplain of St. John's Student Center serving the students of Michigan State University.

Don’t forget, their Shamrock Festival is June 12-14.

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

Vatican News: Pope Leo’s ‘Magnifica humanitas’: AI must serve humanity not concentrate power

Marking the 135th anniversary of Rerum novarum, Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, entitled ‘Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.’ He appeals for the safeguarding of humanity, promotion of truth, dignity of work, social justice, and peace.

Dr. Charles Camosy is an American Catholic ethicist and author who frequently explores how artificial intelligence, biotechnology and digital culture affect the human person, family life and society, emphasizing the need for technology to serve authentic human flourishing rather than diminish human relationships, moral responsibility or human dignity. He is a professor at the Catholic University of America.

Please join us on Thursday, June 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Shenandoah Country Club in West Bloomfield Township for a benefit event celebrating pro-life work across the Chaldean community. Hear special guest speaker Dr. George Delgado, who is an author, doctor, and the Steno Research Institute President. We hope to see you there! For more information, please call (313) 212-1326 or e-mail [email protected].

Tina Teifer is the Director of Community Engagement for Right to Life of Michigan.

The title of Fr. Jason’s talk is: “Give ‘em Heaven — Making the Kingdom of God Present in Your Everyday Life Through the Power of the Holy Spirit.”

Admission is free! The Rosary begins at 6:30 pm and Fr. Jason will start at 7:00.

St. John’s Resort44045 Five Mile RdPlymouth, MI 48170

He joined Vanessa May 21st and you can revisit that interview here.

Jack Krasula, President of Trustinus, LLC, is formerly the founder, CEO and President of Decision Consultants, Inc. (DCI), the largest privately held professional information technology services firm in America. Today, Jack is carrying on his philosophy and approach to people with Trustinus, LLC, a world-class provider of executive search services and Star Tickets, a full service ticketing provider.

The Church continues to suffer persecution in Lebanon. Fr. Roger Chikri, head of the Maronite Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary, joins Vanessa in-studio to discuss the struggles the Church is facing and how you can support them at an upcoming fundraiser dinner.

RSVP by June 19th to attend this dinner June 25th at Christ the King Parish in Ann Arbor. Click here for more information!

Fr. Roger Chikri is the Regional Superior of the Maronite Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Chaplain of the Ave Maria Chapel at Domino’s Farms.

Come out and enjoy a relaxed evening meeting up with old friends and making new ones as we debut our Summer Brewery Series at the Downey Brewing Company in Dearborn on Thursday, June 4th from 5pm-10pm.

We are excited to bring trivia, included in your admission ticket, to this year’s event and will also have a 50/50 raffle for your chance at taking home some extra cash!

All proceeds raised will strengthen our mission of enabling parents to choose life for their preborn children as well as supporting women and children in our community through parenting education.

Tickets are $25 per person and includes a delicious meal consisting of three pulled pork or pulled chicken sliders, mac n cheese, and coleslaw.

Alexis Konja is the Development Director at the Lennon Center in Dearborn Heights. She joins Vanessa today to talk about the wonderful work they do and to promote this special fundraiser coming up Thursday. Click here! Today is the deadline to sign up!

Dr. Robert Fastiggi, Professor of Systematic Theology, has been at Sacred Heart Major Seminary since 1999. Prior to coming to Detroit, he taught at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas from 1985-1999. During his time at Sacred Heart, Dr. Fastiggi has taught a wide variety of courses, including Ecclesiology, Christian Anthropology, Mariology, Trinity and Christology and the Sacramental Life of the Church. He is also a co-author of “Virgin, Mother, Queen: Encountering Mary in Time and Tradition.”

(Originally aired May 11, 2026)