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We Will Never Forget - Saginaw Diocese Priests and Parishioners Remember 9/11 Tragedy
On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001—Fr. Ron Wagner’s day off—he received a call from someone on staff at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw: Had he seen the news? Like most Americans that day, Father Ron, rector at the Cathedral at the time, saw the unimaginable scenes of destruction in New York City when he turned on the television that morning. Two airplanes—hijacked
On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001—Fr. Ron Wagner’s day off—he received a call from someone on staff at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw: Had he seen the news? Like most Americans that day, Father Ron, rector at the Cathedral at the time, saw the unimaginable scenes of destruction in New York City when he turned on the television that morning. Two airplanes—hijacked
Diocesan News
Bishop Gruss: True identity is received, not built
During the Diocese of Saginaw's First Friday gathering on Sept. 4, Bishop Robert Gruss challenged Catholics to examine where they place their sense of self, teaching that identity is not something people construct but something God reveals.
During the Diocese of Saginaw's First Friday gathering on Sept. 4, Bishop Robert Gruss challenged Catholics to examine where they place their sense of self, teaching that identity is not something people construct but something God reveals.
Diocesan News
Death Notice, Sr. Lupe Silva, OP, September 2 2026 at the age of 97
Sister Lupe Silva, OP entered eternal life on September 2, 2026 at the age of 97 after 79 years of religious life. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday September 9, 9:00 a.m. at the Chapel of the Word/Marywood, 111 Lakeside Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Sister Lupe Silva, OP entered eternal life on September 2, 2026 at the age of 97 after 79 years of religious life. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday September 9, 9:00 a.m. at the Chapel of the Word/Marywood, 111 Lakeside Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Diocesan News
Help Deliver Urgent Relief to Families Affected by the Nepal Floods
On August 26, catastrophic flooding swept through communities along Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River and downstream through the Trishuli river system, causing widespread devastation. Authorities have reported significant loss of life, with many people still missing as rescue efforts continue. CRS is working with Caritas Nepal and local partners to identify the support families in need.
On August 26, catastrophic flooding swept through communities along Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River and downstream through the Trishuli river system, causing widespread devastation. Authorities have reported significant loss of life, with many people still missing as rescue efforts continue. CRS is working with Caritas Nepal and local partners to identify the support families in need.
Diocesan News
Sister Karoline Marie, RSM and Sister Joan Miriam, RSM professed their perpetual vows
On Aug. 16, Sister Karoline Marie, RSM and Sister Joan Miriam, RSM professed their perpetual vows as Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan during Mass at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw.
On Aug. 16, Sister Karoline Marie, RSM and Sister Joan Miriam, RSM professed their perpetual vows as Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan during Mass at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw.
Diocesan News
Welcome back for another school year!
Bishop Gruss' Welcome Back Letter. Welcome back for another school year! In this Year of the Holy Spirit, I hope you are as excited as I am for what the Lord has in store for our Catholic school communities in this year ahead. Also see pictures from First Day of School!
Bishop Gruss' Welcome Back Letter. Welcome back for another school year! In this Year of the Holy Spirit, I hope you are as excited as I am for what the Lord has in store for our Catholic school communities in this year ahead. Also see pictures from First Day of School!
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Nation-World
Never let injustice, evil in the world corrupt your heart, pope tells faithful
