The Catholic Initiative

Pulte Family Charitable Foundation Ensures Historic Detroit Church Survives Another 200 Years, lays path for new model

September 23, 2025

A new operating model for the Basilica of Sainte Anne de Detroit and multi-million-dollar commitment from the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation is ensuring the historic…

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The Catholic Initiative

Episode 2: Called to Form the Young w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and Coach Lou Holtz (The Called Podcast)

September 18, 2025

  In this powerful episode of “Called”, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with legendary football coach and devout Catholic, Lou Holtz. Together they explore the…

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Pulte Family Charitable Foundation

Episode 5: Vicki Sokolik – Founder/CEO of Starting Right, Now

September 17, 2025

  Homeless youth need more than shelter—they need a real chance to thrive. With housing, safety, and support, they can build a stable, self-sufficient future.…

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Humanitarian Hotels

Saint John’s Resort Ranked Best Hotel & Best Resort In Michigan!

September 17, 2025

The Pulte Family Charitable Foundation’s Saint John’s Resort (Plymouth, MI) was just ranked by US News & World Report as the #1 Best Hotel, #1…

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The Catholic Initiative

The Catholic Initiative’s Podcast — #3 Top New Show (Apple Podcasts) All Categories!

September 16, 2025

Top New Shows (US) – APPLE PODCASTS 1. Fifteen: Inside the Daniel Marsh Murders, 48 Hours+ 2. Deadly Engagement, Dateline NBC 3. Called (with Fr.…

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The Catholic Initiative

Episode 1: Called to Heal the Broken Hearted with Fr. John Ricardo, missionary and ACTS XXIX Executive Director

September 9, 2025

 In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Fr. John Riccardo, executive director of ACTS XXIX, to talk about how we…

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The Catholic Initiative

Father Mike Schmitz to launch new podcast on corporal works of mercy

September 5, 2025

Popular podcasting priest Father Mike Schmitz — best known for the “Bible in a Year” podcast — is back at it planning a new podcast…

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Humanitarian Hotels

Saint John’s Resort Hosts Wildly Successful LIV Team Championship!

August 26, 2025

The Pulte Family Charitable Foundation’s Saint John’s Resort (Plymouth, MI) hosted the LIV Team Championship this past weekend and Players, Tournament Officials and fans alike…

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Pulte Family Charitable Foundation

Episode 3: Curt Bowen – Co-Founder & Executive Director of Semilla Nueva

August 22, 2025

Curt Bowen, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Semilla Nueva, joins us to talk about their bold mission: using better seeds to fight poverty and malnutrition.…

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