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	Gumbleton's Role Closes at St. Leo Detroit Free Press January 26, 2007 http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070126/NEWS01/701260324/1003 Detroit's internationally famous Catholic Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Gumbleton was replaced as administrator of St. Leo's parish on the west side after Sunday's mass, prompting complaints to Catholic officials this week by supporters of his efforts to assist the poor, gay Catholics and victims of sexual abuse. For weeks, Gumbleton had denied that his removal as St. Leo's administrator, which was announced in December, was a punishment for his activism. A video of Gumbleton's final Sunday morning talk with parishioners surfaced on a National Catholic Reporter Internet site. In the video, Gumbleton tells parishioners: "I did not choose to leave St. Leo's. It's something that was forced upon me. And I apologize to all of you, because I'm sure it's because of the openness with which I spoke out last January on behalf of victims of sex abuse in the church." Ned McGrath, spokesman for the Archdiocese of Detroit, said Gumbleton's removal is due to age, 77, two years past standard retirement age. NAACP's Anthony to take 8th oath of office tonight The Rev. Wendell Anthony, pastor of Fellowship Chapel church, is to be sworn in for an eighth term as president of the Detroit Branch of the NAACP tonight at the International Banquet and Conference Center in Detroit. Anthony has been president since 1993. The event is free and open to the public. The swearing-in will include a tribute to U.S. Rep. John Conyers for more than four decades of public service to the city of Detroit. The branch hopes to launch a new membership drive, and in July, the city will host the 98th Annual NAACP National Convention. Belle Isle opens for free, family Snow Celebration The Belle Isle Snow Celebration takes place this weekend at the island park's Nature Zoo. The family event will include games, crafts, musical performances, storytelling, nature programs and snowshoeing lessons. Admission is free, 10-2 Saturday and Sunday. Compiled by Marisol Bello, David Crumm and other Free Press Staff.
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