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On the Feast Day of St. John Paul II, local religious sister reflects on meeting the saint and serving at the Vatican
On the Feast Day of St. John Paul II, we take a look back at a story from our archives from 2020 where Sr. Yvonne Mary Loucks, RSM reflects on meeting the saint and serving at the Vatican
On the Feast Day of St. John Paul II, we take a look back at a story from our archives from 2020 where Sr. Yvonne Mary Loucks, RSM reflects on meeting the saint and serving at the Vatican
Diocesan News
Bishop Robert Gruss instituted seven permanent deacon candidates into the ministry of Acolyte
On Sunday, October 13, Bishop Robert Gruss instituted seven permanent deacon candidates into the ministry of Acolyte during Mass at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption. The ministry of Acolyte for these deacon candidates is a preliminary step towards Holy Orders.
On Sunday, October 13, Bishop Robert Gruss instituted seven permanent deacon candidates into the ministry of Acolyte during Mass at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption. The ministry of Acolyte for these deacon candidates is a preliminary step towards Holy Orders.
Diocesan News
Emergency Response to devastation caused by Hurricane Helene
As Hurricane Helene brings devastating, 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.
As Hurricane Helene brings devastating, 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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