Michigan Religion Newswire

Defenders of religious liberty join for the sixth annual Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit

Each year, Notre Dame Law School hosts the Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit, bringing together scholars, advocates, and faith leaders for discussions on complex religious liberty issues and the future of religious freedom in the United States and around …

Vatican confirms excommunication of SSPX bishops, declares schism

Pope Leo celebrates Mass on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican June 29. The Vatican on July 2 declared the Society of St. Pius X to be “in schism” after the traditionalist group consecrated four bishops without a papal …

Arkansas Leads the Nation in Protecting Religious Freedom

Arkansas has ranked as the best state for defending religious liberty, according to a study by First Liberty Institute.  First Liberty’s Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy has released its fifth annual Religious Liberty in the States (RLS) index …

Catholic revival event comes to Detroit for first time with procession through downtown

DETROIT (WXYZ) — A first-of-its-kind Catholic revival event is coming to Detroit on July 22, bringing thousands of Catholics together for a full day of worship, speakers, prayer, a concert and a massive Eucharistic procession through the streets of …

State of Michigan has a historic WRs group in 2027

The state of Michigan has a very strong group of rising senior receivers. This group will rival some of the best in the state’s recent history. 2016 had Donnie Corley, Trishton Jackson and Dez Fitzpatrick. 2017 had Donavan Peoples-Jones, Cody White, Kalil …

Michigan FCA holds second annual All Abilities Camp

SCHOOLCRAFT, Mich. — It doesn't matter the amount of skill, it doesn't matter the amount of talent. Either way, the Michigan Fellowship of Christian Athletes was happy to have those of all levels at their All Abilities Camp on Wednesday. "I am …

Senate panel advances Trump pick for federal judge post in Michigan

July 16, 2026, 12:05 p.m. ET Washington ― The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday voted 14-7 to advance to the full Senate the nomination of veteran federal prosecutor Michael Martin to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of …

Michigan Senate Candidates Engage in Party Infighting Over Tax Returns Ahead of Democrat Primary

After immense pressure from primary opponent Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Abdul El-Sayed has released tax return information in advance of the Aug. 4 primary in Michigan. Both Stevens and El-Sayed are running as Democrats for the open U.S. Senate seat to …

Michigan 'Big Brother' contestants have made their mark on the show

Updated July 16, 2026, 4:53 p.m. ET Dan Gheesling of Dearborn was the winner of "Big Brother 10" in 2008 and the runner-up on "Big Brother 14" in 2012 and is considered one of the best players in the CBS reality show's history. …

One of Michigan's Biggest Garage Sales Returns This Weekend

If you love garage sales, you might want to keep Saturday wide open. One of Michigan's biggest garage sale events is back this weekend, with hundreds of sales expected to line M-24 from Caro all the way to Oxford. Whether you're looking for …

She Came to Calvin with a Plan. God Had a Different One.

When Maaike Bult '22 arrived at Calvin University from Pennsylvania, she thought she knew what came next.  She was studying Politics, Philosophy, Economics (PPE), and Spanish. She was preparing for the LSAT. Law school seemed like the logical next step …

Meet 4 religious sisters dedicating their lives to God in 2026

Sr. Catherine Lucia Phoebe Addington of the Daughters of St. Paul still remembers when she first walked into a convent chapel as a fourth grader. "I saw the sanctuary lamp lit, and that was absolutely mind-blowing to me," she said of visiting …

East Lansing Islamic Center’s Women-Only Gym Removes Fitness Barriers for Muslim Women

Facebook Bluesky Twitter LinkedIn At 33 years old, Ghallatt Jhmedou Nass went to the gym for the first time.  Attending mixed-gendered gyms poses unique challenges for Muslim women like Nass, who balance dressing modestly and comfort while working out. …

Life along the Upper Mississippi River; and how to become a Canadian citizen

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God through Christ rescues all people from the bondage of slavery to sin

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to …

The ‘devil’s bargain’ evangelical Christians gambled their country on

Welcome to Trump’s America, The i Paper’s World Insight series presenting the sharpest, deepest thinking on an era-defining shift in history and politics, investigating how Donald Trump and his administration have changed the US and the world – and where …

When some Christians made Common Cause with Fascism Against Communism

This piece builds on my recent piece on Édouard Drumont and Nick Fuentes by exploring Christianity’s complex relationship with fascism. It is easy to forget that there was a time when some Christian leaders regarded fascism not as the enemy of Christianity …

Orthodox Jewish groups oppose daylight saving bill, argue it would disrupt prayer

(RNS) — Making daylight saving time permanent moved a step closer to reality this week, when the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to pass a measure to eliminate the annual clock-changing ritual. But some Orthodox Jewish organizations are …

Michigan Innocence Clinic client Quinton Jones-Whitaker exonerated after serving a 12-1/2 year prison sentence

Quinton Jones-Whitaker was exonerated on June 23, after the Michigan Innocence Clinic and the Wayne County Conviction Integrity Unit uncovered new evidence that he didn’t commit the crime he was convicted of. He is pictured (center) with his student- …

Thousands to Unite in San Diego This Fall for the Global Conference for Israel

As Jewish National Fund-USA marks 125 years, the nation's largest annual gathering of Zionists will look ahead to the next century of impact. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thousands of supporters of the …

Cancer Survivor Michell Maxwell Unveils Spiritual Guide to Finding Purpose in Life's Deepest Wounds

"Beauty in the Brokenness" offers a powerful roadmap for transforming grief and adversity into unshakeable faith and personal triumph. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world desperate for authentic …

ORDINARY EXCEPTIONALISM BY BOB HOEBEKE OFFERS POWERFUL MODERN PARABLES OF FAITH, PURPOSE, AND EXTRAORDINARY GRACE

Bob Hoebeke’s moving new collection invites readers to discover how God can use ordinary lives for exceptional impact. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bob Hoebeke, a builder, entrepreneur, longtime man of faith, and …

Hope Fitzgerald, Spiritual Guide and Author, Shares Her Journey and the Transformational Power of the Infinity Wave®

The Infinity Wave® provides individuals with a practical spiritual tool to quiet the mind, navigate change, and experience greater emotional well-being LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Some of life's …

Federal Court Finds Lummi Nation Likely to Succeed in Lawsuit over Disturbance of Ancestral Burial Sites

Court Orders Advance Notice Before Any Further Ground-Disturbing Work in Point Roberts BELLINGHAM, WA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A federal judge yesterday granted significant preliminary relief to the Lummi Nation in its …

Sunny Glen Children's Home Youth Honored in Washington, D.C., for Writing on Youth Violence

SAN BENITO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A youth in the care of Sunny Glen Children's Home was honored in Washington, D.C., this week for a personal essay on the impact of violence, selected from students nationwide …

Rand Group expands Sage partnership into Canada

Expansion brings Sage Intacct expertise, implementation services, and long-term support to Canadian organizations HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rand Group, a professional services firm specializing in ERP, CRM, …

American Friends of NATAL Rallies Support for Trauma Care at Hamptons Events, New IDF Partnership & Expanding Impact

American Friends of NATAL expands global mental health programs, partners with the IDF for trauma care, and announces its annual NYC Gala on Nov 10. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an ongoing effort to raise …

Special General Council Meeting 8.8.26

LEGENDS OF GOSPEL: VEGAS RESIDENCY Featuring The Clark Sisters, Deitrick Haddon and Fred Hammond Announced

IKON Presents & Dr. Holly Carter Announce The First Gospel Residency on the Las Vegas Strip in 60 Years, The Theater at Virgin Hotels October 8 & 9, 2026 LAS VEGAS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IKON Presents …

ActsSocial Publicly Launches as Faith-First Social Platform Built on Community Instead of Outrage

Already connecting more than 7,000 verified members across 195 countries, the ad-free platform offers a new vision for meaningful online connection MCKINNEY, TX, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when many people are …

LEAD Against Trafficking Launches Statewide Campaign Urging Ohio Senate Vote on Bipartisan Anti-Trafficking Bills

HB 47 and HB 88 passed the Ohio House with overwhelming bipartisan support but remain stalled in the Senate Judiciary Committee CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LEAD Against Trafficking (Legislative Engagement, …

Al Aman Fund Launched the Annual Back to Education Campaign to Support Orphaned Youth for the 2026/2027 Academic Year

Al Aman Fund Launched the Annual Back to Education Campaign to Support Orphaned Youth for the 2026/2027 Academic Year AMMAN, AMMAN, JORDAN, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Al Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans has launched its annual …

صندوق الأمان يطلق حملة العودة للتعليم تحت عنوان “معك طريقهم أمان” لدعم الشباب الأيتام للعام الدراسي 2026/ 2027

صندوق الأمان يطلق حملة العودة للتعليم تحت عنوان “معك طريقهم أمان” لدعم الشباب الأيتام للعام الدراسي 2026/ 2027 AMMAN, AMMAN, JORDAN, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- أطلق صندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام حملته السنوية "العودة إلى التعليم…

Markkula Center for Applied Ethics to Host 'AI and Magnifica Humanitas’: A Webinar Series About the Papal Encyclical

SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WHAT: Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics is hosting a four-part webinar series on "AI and Magnifica Humanitas." Markkula Center staff …

RockLeaf Landscaping Releases Project Data Showing Growth in Multi-Element Backyard Renovations

TORONTO, ON, CANADA, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RockLeaf Landscaping, a residential and commercial landscape design and build firm serving the Greater Toronto Area, reported that homeowners commissioning full backyard transformations are …

Dr. James E. Harris Jr. Shares a Remarkable Journey From Childhood Poverty to a Career in Surgery

Not Who I Once Was reveals how faith, resilience, family, and determination transformed a troubled youth into a life of purpose and professional achievement. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. James E. …

Industry Analyst Jeff Kagan Recognizes Susan and Michael Dell for Their Commitment to Children and Families

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Continues to Create Opportunities Helping Children and Families Around the World NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Industry Analyst, Strategic Advisor, and Tech Influencer Jeff …

Awakening Foundation Kicks Off Its Annual Ticket Offer Tomorrow with $30 All-In Tickets

Summer just got better. July 15-22, get select tickets to Awakening Foundation's biggest Christian music tours for just $30 All-In + taxes, while supplies last. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summer just got even …

My Sins Shares a Powerful Journey of Redemption, Healing, and Personal Freedom

Clayton G. Lesatz offers an honest memoir encouraging readers to confront guilt, embrace forgiveness, and discover freedom through faith and transformation. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Clayton G. …