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View local news coverage related to Pope Francis
Local media published numerous stories featuring the Diocese of Saginaw and local perspectives related to Pope Francis.
Local media published numerous stories featuring the Diocese of Saginaw and local perspectives related to Pope Francis.
Diocesan News
United in Mission: One Heart and Mind Podcast - Engaging Faith and Community: The Rescue Michigan Event
In this episode your host John Gonzalez and Father John Ricardo are discusses the upcoming Rescue Michigan event, focusing on the Diocese's mission and community involvement. The conversation highlights the cultural role of sports in Detroit and the risks of idolatry associated with it. Emphasizing the importance of the gospel, attendees are encouraged to deepen their faith.
In this episode your host John Gonzalez and Father John Ricardo are discusses the upcoming Rescue Michigan event, focusing on the Diocese's mission and community involvement. The conversation highlights the cultural role of sports in Detroit and the risks of idolatry associated with it. Emphasizing the importance of the gospel, attendees are encouraged to deepen their faith.
Diocesan News
Bishop Gruss' reflection after meeting Pope Francis in 2019
Pope Francis spoke with honesty and great clarity about these things. For me, I sensed that with the Holy Father, there was a sense of deep unity and care for us, and that he was very appreciative of our ministry.
Pope Francis spoke with honesty and great clarity about these things. For me, I sensed that with the Holy Father, there was a sense of deep unity and care for us, and that he was very appreciative of our ministry.
Diocesan News
Statement from Bishop Robert Gruss on the Death of Pope Francis
“It is with profound sadness that we have learned of the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, on this April 21, 2025. Trusting in the infinite mercy of God, we commend his soul to the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father, praying that he be granted eternal rest.
“It is with profound sadness that we have learned of the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, on this April 21, 2025. Trusting in the infinite mercy of God, we commend his soul to the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father, praying that he be granted eternal rest.
Announcement
Archbishop Broglio’s Statement on Death of Pope Francis
Upon the news from the Holy See announcing the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued the following statement in remembrance...
Upon the news from the Holy See announcing the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued the following statement in remembrance...
Diocesan News
Witness God's faithfulness and love through the Sacrament of Marriage
In April, 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 April, 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.
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