Regarding The Michigan Catholic Tribune

The Archdiocese of Detroit is aware that the Michigan Catholic Tribune, a newspaper falsely identifying itself as Catholic, is being mailed to parishioners in some areas of the state. This publication is not endorsed by, nor is it affiliated with the Archdiocese of Detroit. To our knowledge, it does not have the proper authorization required by Canon (Church) law to call itself Catholic:

Since they participate in the mission of the Church, all the Christian faithful have the right to promote or sustain apostolic action even by their own undertakings, according to their own state and condition. Nevertheless, no undertaking is to claim the name Catholic without the consent of competent ecclesiastical authority. (Source: Canon 216, 1983 Code of Canon Law)

The Archdiocese has not shared any mailing information with this organization.

The Archdiocese takes the opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to engaging in appropriate political and electoral activity for Catholic organizations, as directed by the Michigan Catholic Conference (MCC) and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB):

Churches and other 501 (c) (3) institutions that qualify for tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code are not permitted to be involved in partisan politics, including any expressions of preference, support for, or opposition to any specific candidates or political parties.

For more information, please visit aod.org/faithful-citizenship.