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Pope Leo XIV Sends Letter to the American People Marking the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States
The U.S. bishops are grateful to the Holy Father for his inspiring message, and for his prayers as we commemorate this milestone anniversary of our nation.
The U.S. bishops are grateful to the Holy Father for his inspiring message, and for his prayers as we commemorate this milestone anniversary of our nation.
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Was the the Holy Spirit the secret ingredient behind America's founding?
Was the the Holy Spirit the secret ingredient behind America's founding? In our latest podcast, "United in Mission: One Heart and Mind," Fr. Stephen Blaxton of Saint Brigid Catholic Church in Midland, shares how the lives of saints reflect the Spirit’s work in America’s story, from before 1776 to today. Check out the podcast at saginaw.org/Podcasts
Was the the Holy Spirit the secret ingredient behind America's founding? In our latest podcast, "United in Mission: One Heart and Mind," Fr. Stephen Blaxton of Saint Brigid Catholic Church in Midland, shares how the lives of saints reflect the Spirit’s work in America’s story, from before 1776 to today. Check out the podcast at saginaw.org/Podcasts
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Strangers No Longer unveils proposals for more welcoming immigration policy in Michigan
Strangers No Longer, a Detroit-based Catholic immigrant advocacy network inspired by Catholic social teaching, recently released a policy platform calling for “common sense, simple reforms” to help make Michigan a more welcoming place for immigrants.
Strangers No Longer, a Detroit-based Catholic immigrant advocacy network inspired by Catholic social teaching, recently released a policy platform calling for “common sense, simple reforms” to help make Michigan a more welcoming place for immigrants.
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Emergency Collection for Venezuela Earthquake Relief
On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, two powerful earthquakes struck approximately 100 miles west of Caracas, Venezuela, causing widespread devastation. Buildings collapsed, homes and critical infrastructure were severely damaged, and thousands of people have been left without safe shelter.
On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, two powerful earthquakes struck approximately 100 miles west of Caracas, Venezuela, causing widespread devastation. Buildings collapsed, homes and critical infrastructure were severely damaged, and thousands of people have been left without safe shelter.
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St. John Paul II Parish celebrates church rededication after five-year renovation journey
St. John Paul II Parish celebrated the rededication of its newly renovated church on June 20 as Bishop Robert Gruss presided at Mass, marking the completion of a project five years in the making.
St. John Paul II Parish celebrated the rededication of its newly renovated church on June 20 as Bishop Robert Gruss presided at Mass, marking the completion of a project five years in the making.
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Our Catholic Schools Summer 2026 Community Update
The 2025-26 academic year saw continued growth in our Catholic schools. Academically, our schools outperformed Michigan public schools as well as Catholic schools in the state and nationally in math and reading achievement and growth in eight of nine grade levels (K-8). On average, 68% of our students met or exceeded their annual growth projections in math and reading.
The 2025-26 academic year saw continued growth in our Catholic schools. Academically, our schools outperformed Michigan public schools as well as Catholic schools in the state and nationally in math and reading achievement and growth in eight of nine grade levels (K-8). On average, 68% of our students met or exceeded their annual growth projections in math and reading.
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