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Help Deliver Urgent Relief to Families Affected by the Colombia Earthquake
On Monday, August 11, 2026, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread damage across multiple communities. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is supporting Caritas Colombia and its nationwide diocesan and parish network as they respond to this devastating disaster. Your gift can help provide emergency relief to families affected by this disaster.
On Monday, August 11, 2026, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread damage across multiple communities. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is supporting Caritas Colombia and its nationwide diocesan and parish network as they respond to this devastating disaster. Your gift can help provide emergency relief to families affected by this disaster.
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“We Become what we Behold”: The Assumption of Mary, Mushroom Clouds, and our True Destiny
With August 15 soon approaching, it is a fitting moment to explore the Church’s teaching on the Assumption – and its particular significance for our times. Mary of the Assumption is the primary patroness of the Diocese of Saginaw, along with our secondary patroness, Our Lady of Guadalupe.
With August 15 soon approaching, it is a fitting moment to explore the Church’s teaching on the Assumption – and its particular significance for our times. Mary of the Assumption is the primary patroness of the Diocese of Saginaw, along with our secondary patroness, Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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Diocese launches 'Called by Name' vocation prayer challenge on Hallow
The Diocese of Saginaw is inviting Catholics to deepen their understanding of God's call through Called by Name, a seven-day prayer challenge led by Bishop Robert Gruss on the Hallow app.
The Diocese of Saginaw is inviting Catholics to deepen their understanding of God's call through Called by Name, a seven-day prayer challenge led by Bishop Robert Gruss on the Hallow app.
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Plaque Dedication to Honor Jesuit Missionary Fr. Henri Nouvel in Midland
St. Brigid Catholic Church will host a dedication ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 15, honoring Jesuit missionary Fr. Henri Nouvel and commemorating the 350th anniversary of the first Christmas Catholic Mass celebrated in the interior of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The newly installed plaque, located between the Tridge and the f
St. Brigid Catholic Church will host a dedication ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 15, honoring Jesuit missionary Fr. Henri Nouvel and commemorating the 350th anniversary of the first Christmas Catholic Mass celebrated in the interior of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The newly installed plaque, located between the Tridge and the f
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Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Calling
In this uplifting video which was shown at the Bishop's banquet for seminarian education we delve into the varied interests and unique skills of our priests.
In this uplifting video which was shown at the Bishop's banquet for seminarian education we delve into the varied interests and unique skills of our priests.
Diocesan News
Parishioner Shares Impact of Virtual Acts of the Apostles Bible Study
A parishioner at Holy Spirit Parish in Shields says a virtual Bible study on the Acts of the Apostles has deepened her understanding of Scripture and strengthened her faith during the Diocese of Saginaw's Year of the Holy Spirit.
A parishioner at Holy Spirit Parish in Shields says a virtual Bible study on the Acts of the Apostles has deepened her understanding of Scripture and strengthened her faith during the Diocese of Saginaw's Year of the Holy Spirit.
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