When was it published?

February 6, 1960 in The Detroit Tribune

Story February 6, 1960

The Detroit Tribune

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Biography, Historical Event, Personal Triumph

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Willis M. Graves, Rev. Father M. C. Dade, Rt. Rev. William F. Creighton, Bishop Emrich

Q: What themes does it cover?

Providence Divine, Social Manners, Justice

Q: What keywords are associated?

Episcopal Convention, Bishop Cross Award, Inner City Challenge, Racial Tension, Church Responsiveness

Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan

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What is this article about?

In Detroit, attorney Willis M. Graves received the 'Bishop Cross' at the Episcopal Conclave dinner during the 127th Annual Convention of the Michigan Diocese. Speakers addressed church roles in inner-city issues, racial tension, and urban blight. (Feb. 2-3 context).

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W. Graves
Awarded
"Cross

DETROIT-(Special)- At the Annual Dinner of Episcopal Conclave, held here, Willis M. Graves was awarded the citation of "Bishop Cross," today (Wednesday) at 6:30 p.m.

Mr. Graves, well known attorney at law, is one of the former Senior Wardens of St. Cyprian Church, 6141 28th st., The Rev. Father M. C. Dade, Rector.

The Church is among the 178 Parishes represented by the 500 delegates attending the 127th Annual Convention of Episcopal Diocese of Michigan which opened Wednesday at the Masonic Temple.

The Rt. Rev. William F. Creighton, bishop coadjutor of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D. C., delivered the closing address at the banquet.

His talk dealt with the "Challenge to the Inner City." Pre-Convention Services were held Tuesday evening, Feb. 2, at St. John Church, Woodward and Vernor, featuring a sermon by Bishop Emrich.

Bishop Emrich said the Church "must be responsive to the issues and crises of the culture in which it exists," and must respond to racial tension, population explosion and inner-city blight."

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography Historical Event Personal Triumph

What themes does it cover?

Providence Divine Social Manners Justice

What keywords are associated?

Episcopal Convention Bishop Cross Award Inner City Challenge Racial Tension Church Responsiveness

What entities or persons were involved?

Willis M. Graves Rev. Father M. C. Dade Rt. Rev. William F. Creighton Bishop Emrich

Where did it happen?

Detroit

Story Details

Key Persons

Willis M. Graves Rev. Father M. C. Dade Rt. Rev. William F. Creighton Bishop Emrich

Location

Detroit

Event Date

Wednesday At 6:30 P.M., Tuesday Evening Feb. 2

Story Details

Willis M. Graves, attorney and former Senior Warden of St. Cyprian Church, awarded 'Bishop Cross' at Episcopal Conclave dinner during 127th Annual Convention of Episcopal Diocese of Michigan. Bishop Creighton addressed 'Challenge to the Inner City'; Bishop Emrich preached on church responsiveness to racial tension, population explosion, and inner-city blight.