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Inaugural podcast of United in Mission: ONE HEART AND MIND, hosted by John Gonzalez
We are excited to present our inaugural podcast of United in Mission: ONE HEART AND MIND, hosted by John Gonzalez, the Director of Communications for the Diocese of Saginaw. In this episode, John Gonzalez is joined by guest host Kellie Deming and special guest Julianne Stanz to delve into an upcoming event, Go! Make Disciples, with keynote speaker Julianne Stanz centered around discipleship.
We are excited to present our inaugural podcast of United in Mission: ONE HEART AND MIND, hosted by John Gonzalez, the Director of Communications for the Diocese of Saginaw. In this episode, John Gonzalez is joined by guest host Kellie Deming and special guest Julianne Stanz to delve into an upcoming event, Go! Make Disciples, with keynote speaker Julianne Stanz centered around discipleship.
Diocesan News
Sister Lorraine Rajewski, OP, Bay City native, dies at 91
Click image for funeral details and obituary- Sister Lorraine spent her early years in Bay City, Michigan, attending St. Hyacinth School through the second grade.
Click image for funeral details and obituary- Sister Lorraine spent her early years in Bay City, Michigan, attending St. Hyacinth School through the second grade.
Diocesan News
Emergency Response to devastation caused by recent hurricanes
The recent hurricanes brought devastation and life-threatening conditions to communities across the Southeast, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), the official domestic relief agency of the Catholic Church in the U.S., has launched a dedicated disaster relief.
The recent hurricanes brought devastation and life-threatening conditions to communities across the Southeast, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), the official domestic relief agency of the Catholic Church in the U.S., has launched a dedicated disaster relief.
Diocesan News
A Catholic Approach to Voting in the 2024 Election
Christ calls each person to be a light in the world. As the general election approaches this fall, Catholics can be such a light by putting on the “mind of Christ” before voting. This edition of Focus is intended to help Catholics in Michigan embrace the vocation of a faithful citizen in the 2024 election and beyond.
Christ calls each person to be a light in the world. As the general election approaches this fall, Catholics can be such a light by putting on the “mind of Christ” before voting. This edition of Focus is intended to help Catholics in Michigan embrace the vocation of a faithful citizen in the 2024 election and beyond.
Diocesan News
2024 Election Year Guidelines for Catholic Parishes and Organizations
Michigan Catholic Conference (MCC) strongly encourages Catholics to register to vote, become informed on key issues, and participate in elections. The Church does not engage with partisan politics nor does it support or oppose partisan candidates. Rather, the Church and Catholic organizations are allowed and encouraged to discuss issues consistent with Catholic social doctrine.
Michigan Catholic Conference (MCC) strongly encourages Catholics to register to vote, become informed on key issues, and participate in elections. The Church does not engage with partisan politics nor does it support or oppose partisan candidates. Rather, the Church and Catholic organizations are allowed and encouraged to discuss issues consistent with Catholic social doctrine.
Diocesan News
Bishop Gruss discusses plan for growing vocations during nationally broadcast interview
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Bishop Robert Gruss was interviewed on Ave Maria Radio's "Catholic Connection" program. During the interview, Bishop Gruss discussed the three-point plan guiding vocation efforts in the Diocese of Saginaw. Click below to listen to the interview.
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Bishop Robert Gruss was interviewed on Ave Maria Radio's "Catholic Connection" program. During the interview, Bishop Gruss discussed the three-point plan guiding vocation efforts in the Diocese of Saginaw. Click below to listen to the interview.
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