Birth: 03/18/30 Ordination: 05/26/56 Ordained Bishop: 01/25/84 Named Cardinal: 10/30/94     Printable Version: Prayer Card |  Modlitwa | Oración 'I have to be God's instrument' - Cardinal Adam Maida reminisces about his 50 years of priestly ministry On his golden jubilee as a priest, Cardinal Adam Maida also marks almost 16 years as archbishop of Detroit. He shared some reflections on his priesthood with Michigan Catholic reporter Robert Delaney on the eve of his golden jubilee. Cd. Maida plays active role in universal Church Robert Delaney As archbishop of Detroit and a member of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Adam Maida is not only shepherd of the Detroit Archdiocese, but is called upon to play a role in the Church on the national and international levels as well.   Cardinal Maida 'contributed immensely' to ecumenical work Robert Delaney Detroit — Since becoming archbishop of Detroit in 1990, Cardinal Adam Maida has drawn praise for his efforts to build better ecumenical relations among Christians and also to build understanding among people of all faiths.   Cd. Maida reflects on 50th anniversary of his ordination Cardinal Maida "How shall I give thanks to the Lord for all He has done for me?  I shall take up the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord!"