Archbishop Vigneron lifts the general dispensation from Sunday Mass attendance, effective March 13. "It is important that I lead more of us back to Mass, when and where possible," the archbishop said. There are exceptions for those who cannot safely attend, including the ill, those whose health is compromised, those who care for the sick, and pregnant women; see https://www.aod.org/comehometohope. 

Join the thousands of Detroit-area Catholics who are making a 33-day consecration to St. Joseph this Lent. The consecration begins Feb. 15 and ends on March 19, St. Joseph's feast day. Sign up to receive daily prayers and reflections via text, or by e-mail to download the complete 33-day guide. 

Many Catholic Lenten observances are rooted in ancient Jewish pentitential practices, explained Msgr. Ronald Browne, CLSMD's spiritual advisor, at our recent "Lenten Reflection" on Ash Wednesday; see our news page.