By Lori Shridhare | Global Sisters Report
To sit across from Dr. Sr. Marlene Long is to witness a rare intersection of absolute precision and boundless compassion. At 89 years old, and despite facing recent mobility challenges, Long remains a vibrant, articulate force of nature. She is quite possibly the world’s only Black Catholic nun who is also a fully credentialed general, reconstructive and ophthalmic surgeon.
The Diocese of Otukpo gave thanks for the return of the seminarian and those who have provided him care, and called for prayers for other captives.
The Sisters in the Spirit of Houston, Inc. celebrated its 25th Jubilee Anniversary on July 12, 2026 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Houston TX. The theme of our celebration was “Lighting the Way”. During our Mass and reception we honored all those who paved a way for us to reach our first twenty five years.
Below is our group picture from the celebration and the officers of our organization. Sr. Sylvia Thibodeaux was one of our lectors at the Mass and she recently celebrated her 70th Jubilee year.
From Detroit Catholic
On Sunday, Aug. 16, Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated a special Mass with the Igbo Catholic community at St. Alphonsus-St. Clement Parish in Dearborn, which includes Nigerian immigrants, laity, clergy, religious and those of Nigerian descent. Archbishop Weisenburger celebrated Mass in English, but the readings and songs were proclaimed in the Igbo language, and an Igbo choir sang during the Mass. Afterward, the archbishop gathered with members of the community for a reception and blessing. The Igbo Catholic community in Michigan began in 1996, when 15 people met at St. Cecilia for the first Igbo-language Mass. Now, the community has grown to include hundreds of families spread across Michigan, primarily in Metro Detroit.
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