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Believers want Catholic churches open

Todd McInturf
The Detroit News
Barry Doherty, of Ortonville, kneels as he Prays the Rosary as more than 50 believers gather in front of the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Woodward Ave. in Detroit, Thursday morning, May 7, 2020, to demand that Arch Bishop Allen Vigneron reopen Catholic churches that have been closed since March because of COVID-19.
Barry Doherty, of Ortonville, kneels as he Prays the Rosary as more than 50 believers gather in front of the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Woodward Ave. in Detroit, Thursday morning, May 7, 2020, to demand that Arch Bishop Allen Vigneron reopen Catholic churches that have been closed since March because of COVID-19.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Carol Dumbrell, left, of Hazel Park, and Sally (who would not give her last name) hold signs in front of the cathedral.
Carol Dumbrell, left, of Hazel Park, and Sally (who would not give her last name) hold signs in front of the cathedral.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Barry Doherty, of Ortonville, kneels as he Prays the Rosary in front of the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Woodward Ave. in Detroit.
Barry Doherty, of Ortonville, kneels as he Prays the Rosary in front of the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Woodward Ave. in Detroit.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Believers kneel and stand in front of the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament to demand that Arch Bishop Allen Vigneron reopen Catholic churches that have been closed since March because of COVID-19.
Believers kneel and stand in front of the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament to demand that Arch Bishop Allen Vigneron reopen Catholic churches that have been closed since March because of COVID-19.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Believers kneel and stand in front of the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament to demand that Arch Bishop Allen Vigneron reopen Catholic churches that have been closed since March because of COVID-19.
Believers kneel and stand in front of the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament to demand that Arch Bishop Allen Vigneron reopen Catholic churches that have been closed since March because of COVID-19.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
This church members Prays the Rosary while kneeling in front of the cathedral.
This church members Prays the Rosary while kneeling in front of the cathedral.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Co-organizers Patricia Stephanoff, left, and Lynn Mills, both of Livonia, talk during the action.
Co-organizers Patricia Stephanoff, left, and Lynn Mills, both of Livonia, talk during the action.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Christine Wofford, of Canton, holds the US flag and a cloth display of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron saint of The Americas and patroness of the Pro-Life Movement, according to Wofford.
Christine Wofford, of Canton, holds the US flag and a cloth display of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron saint of The Americas and patroness of the Pro-Life Movement, according to Wofford.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News