MICHIGAN
Michigan Radio
By TYLER SCOTT
Members of the Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit held a unique service on Friday called “Mass for Pardon.”
Leaders at the Archdiocese said it’s important to ask forgiveness for sins the Catholic Church has committed as an institution.
The sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests has been the most visible controversy in the church in recent years.
“And we responded very strongly,” said Bishop Michael Byrnes. “It has really changed a lot of our protocols, and (we) have been very proactive at creating a safe environment for children.”
But parishioners and clergy were also gathered to ask forgiveness for racism and the neglect of the poor, which are two issues Byrnes said are particularly significant in Detroit.
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