The Michigan Catholic is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the Archdiocese of Detroit and provides breaking news for its community.The Michigan Catholic is the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Detroit, and shares in the mission of the Archdiocese to "share Christ in and through the Church." Founded in 1872 as the “Western Home Journal,” The Michigan Catholic is the second-oldest newspaper in the state of Michigan and covers Catholic news and events of interest to the 1.3 million Catholics in southeast Michigan, covering Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair, Lapeer and Monroe counties — along with national, international and Vatican news.