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Once-beloved light shines again in Catholic church serving Michigan’s Thumb

MSU Journalism's Joe Grimm tells how one small Catholic community illustrates the vibrancy of its spiritual life by restoring a 'light.'

New research shows most Americans know a Catholic; our new guide answers key questions about them

MSU School of Journalism Bias Busters team publishes a timely new book about American Catholics, the first new book to include Pope Leo XIV.

Martin Davis: A Simple Tribute to Howard Brown

Journalist and author Martin Davis recalls his friend, Howard Brown, an author and advocate for families struggling with cancer.

Chaldean Christians appreciate bond between Pope Leo XIV and Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako

By Joe Grimm Founder of the MSU School of Journalism Bias Busters series In the first week of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV was laying groundwork for the years he will lead the world’s largest church. According to the Vatican, Leo told an audience of 5,000 Eastern Catholics attending a jubilee, “Welcome to Rome! I am […]

PBS shines its national spotlight on ‘Caregiving’—and our authors are ready with help and encouragement

Front Edge Publishing has been creating resources for caregivers for nearly two decades. Here are some of those helpful caregiving authors.

‘I’ll be there.’

Shortly before his death, 'Shining Brightly' author and activist Howard Brown wrote a final column affirming the work that matter's most.

Carlos Acutis will become the Catholic Church’s 1st Millennial Saint

MSU School of Journalism professor Joe Grimm writes about the young man who will be canonized by Pope Leo XIV for his example of deep faith.

‘Resilience’—a remarkable documentary about service in California’s 2025 wildfires

Author Jonathan Grimm barely survived tragic 2025 California wildfires and recommends this documentary about the public service of responders.

Jonathan Grimm and the launch of ‘The Future Poor’—don’t wait to invite this guy to your community

Financial expert Jonathan Grimm is launching a nationwide message that Americans need to work together to avert a retirement catastrophe.

Want to deepen your enjoyment of summer travel? Listen to this conversation with Douglas J. Brouwer, author of the new ‘Traveler’s Path’

A Matter of Faith podcast hosts Simon Doong and Lee Catoe talk with Douglas Brouwer about the deeper spiritual meaning of 'Traveler's Path'