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In today's newsletter:

  • How could Detroit’s parish shake-up affect St. James in Novi?
  • How high did Novi Detroit Catholic Central climb in league rankings?
  • What Macy’s Grandville closure means for the Novi store’s future

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📰 News we're reading

• Archdiocese of Detroit begin first step of restructuring process (wxyz.com) — Catholic parishioners in Novi will soon be asked for input as the Archdiocese of Detroit begins a major restructuring that could merge or close some parishes. St. James Catholic Church in Novi is represented in early planning sessions, where priests are reviewing attendance, demographics, and future priest shortages before presenting proposals to local parishioners later this year.
   

• Catholic High School League boys basketball power rankings for Jan. 14 (mlive.com) — Novi Detroit Catholic Central’s boys basketball team is ranked third in the Catholic High School League power rankings, despite coming off two straight losses. The Shamrocks, who have faced a tough schedule, look to bounce back at home Friday against Orchard Lake St. Mary’s. The rankings highlight how Novi’s Catholic Central stacks up against top Detroit- and Toledo-area programs.
   

• Macy's Confirms Grandville Store Closure in Michigan (wearebattlecreek.com) — Novi shoppers will still have a Macy’s nearby even as the company closes its Grandville store, leaving just nine locations statewide. The article explains Macy’s broader downsizing strategy and notes that stores in Novi, Kentwood, Ann Arbor, and other Michigan cities will remain open. It also reflects on what these closures signal for big-box retail’s future.
   

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