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Maria Coss to meet with fellow immigration advocates in Arizona this weekend
Maria Coss, mission coordinator for the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw, will travel this weekend with fellow missionaries from the organization "Strangers No Longer" to the Arizona-Mexico border. They will attend a bi-national meeting with fellow immigration advocates. Strangers No Longer is a Detroit- based network of parishes and congregations that advocates for immigration rights.
Maria Coss, mission coordinator for the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw, will travel this weekend with fellow missionaries from the organization "Strangers No Longer" to the Arizona-Mexico border. They will attend a bi-national meeting with fellow immigration advocates. Strangers No Longer is a Detroit- based network of parishes and congregations that advocates for immigration rights.
Diocesan News
Witness God's faithfulness and love through the Sacrament of Marriage
In October, we celebrate the wedding anniversaries of couples within our Diocese, and thank them for their witness of faith, hope, and love to a world in need of seeing covenant marriage honored with God.
In October, we celebrate the wedding anniversaries of couples within our Diocese, and thank them for their witness of faith, hope, and love to a world in need of seeing covenant marriage honored with God.
Diocesan News
Pontifical North American College Diaconate Ordination
EWTN broadcasted the ordination Mass live from the Vatican. It can be watched on Saginaw.org. Bishop Robert Gruss, Bishop Joseph Hanefeldt (concecrating prelate) and Bishop Gerald Vincke will concelebrate Mass. Representing the Diocese of Saginaw are Father Andy Booms, Father Jose Maria Cabrera, Father Matthew Gembrowski, Father Andy LaFramboise and Deacon Larry Gayton.
EWTN broadcasted the ordination Mass live from the Vatican. It can be watched on Saginaw.org. Bishop Robert Gruss, Bishop Joseph Hanefeldt (concecrating prelate) and Bishop Gerald Vincke will concelebrate Mass. Representing the Diocese of Saginaw are Father Andy Booms, Father Jose Maria Cabrera, Father Matthew Gembrowski, Father Andy LaFramboise and Deacon Larry Gayton.
Diocesan News
Charles Warner ordained a Transitional Deacon
The Diocese of Saginaw is celebrating the ordination of a new deacon. Seminarian Charles Warner was ordained to the transitional diaconate at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on Oct. 2 along with 15 of his classmates from Pontifical North American College, where Deacon Charles is currently studying theology.
The Diocese of Saginaw is celebrating the ordination of a new deacon. Seminarian Charles Warner was ordained to the transitional diaconate at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on Oct. 2 along with 15 of his classmates from Pontifical North American College, where Deacon Charles is currently studying theology.
Diocesan News
Sister Margaret Kienstra, OP, dies at at 98
Sister Margaret Kienstra taught at Catholic schools in Bay City, Essexville and Mount Pleasant. Entered eternal life on September 26, 2025 after 71 years of religious life. We commend Sister Margaret to your prayers.
Sister Margaret Kienstra taught at Catholic schools in Bay City, Essexville and Mount Pleasant. Entered eternal life on September 26, 2025 after 71 years of religious life. We commend Sister Margaret to your prayers.
Diocesan News
Bishop Gruss' Statement on the tragedy at Grand Blanc Church of Latter-day Saints
The Diocese of Saginaw offers our heartfelt prayers and support to the families and the entire community of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. I am deeply saddened by the senseless violence by this tragic shooting. People of all faiths should have every opportunity to worship without fear of violence.
The Diocese of Saginaw offers our heartfelt prayers and support to the families and the entire community of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. I am deeply saddened by the senseless violence by this tragic shooting. People of all faiths should have every opportunity to worship without fear of violence.
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