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Diocese of Saginaw News January 9, 2026 - Celebrating the Jubilee Year of Hope
Saginaw Diocese Updates for January 9, 2026. The recently finished Jubilee Year of Hope showcased significant happenings, including the debut of a podcast, anniversary events, and local gatherings, as well as the ordination of a new priest alongside seven deacons. Looking ahead to the coming weeks, we will focus on opportunities for mission trips and share information about upcoming events.
Saginaw Diocese Updates for January 9, 2026. The recently finished Jubilee Year of Hope showcased significant happenings, including the debut of a podcast, anniversary events, and local gatherings, as well as the ordination of a new priest alongside seven deacons. Looking ahead to the coming weeks, we will focus on opportunities for mission trips and share information about upcoming events.
Diocesan Events
World Youth Day 2027 Registration Ending Soon: February 15th
Learn More: Click Here. Have you ever had a life changing pilgrimage or retreat experience? This is your chance for an unforgettable journey and a once in a lifetime experience of worship, music, inspiring talks, meeting people from all over the world, and Adoration and Mass with Pope Leo. Explore the beauty of Korea with over a million young Catholics.
Learn More: Click Here. Have you ever had a life changing pilgrimage or retreat experience? This is your chance for an unforgettable journey and a once in a lifetime experience of worship, music, inspiring talks, meeting people from all over the world, and Adoration and Mass with Pope Leo. Explore the beauty of Korea with over a million young Catholics.
Catholic Events
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18th to 25th
The Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity (DPCU) is pleased to publish the texts for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026. In the northern hemisphere, the Week of Prayer traditionally takes place from 18 to 25 January, while in the southern hemisphere, where January is frequently a holiday period, churches often celebrate the Week of Prayer around Pentecost.
The Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity (DPCU) is pleased to publish the texts for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026. In the northern hemisphere, the Week of Prayer traditionally takes place from 18 to 25 January, while in the southern hemisphere, where January is frequently a holiday period, churches often celebrate the Week of Prayer around Pentecost.
Diocesan News
Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door, concluding Jubilee Year of Hope on the Lord's Epiphany
On Tuesday, marking the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Pope Leo XIV presided over Holy Mass in St Peter’s Basilica for some 5,800 faithful. At the start of the Mass, the Pope closed the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica, the last of the Holy Doors opened for the Jubilee Year. (Watch Video)
On Tuesday, marking the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Pope Leo XIV presided over Holy Mass in St Peter’s Basilica for some 5,800 faithful. At the start of the Mass, the Pope closed the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica, the last of the Holy Doors opened for the Jubilee Year. (Watch Video)
Diocesan News
Kelly Hadd joins the Diocesan staff as the Vicariate 1 Liaison and Coordinator of Marriage and Family Life Ministry
The Office of Parish Life and Evangelization is very happy to announce that on January 5, 2026, Kelly Hadd is joining the Diocesan staff as the Vicariate 1 Liaison and Coordinator of Marriage and Family Life Ministry. Professionally, Kelly worked at Dow in Midland, MI for the past 34 years in a variety of supply chain roles.
The Office of Parish Life and Evangelization is very happy to announce that on January 5, 2026, Kelly Hadd is joining the Diocesan staff as the Vicariate 1 Liaison and Coordinator of Marriage and Family Life Ministry. Professionally, Kelly worked at Dow in Midland, MI for the past 34 years in a variety of supply chain roles.
Diocesan News
Podcast 34- Faith as a Treasure
This episode of United in Mission: One Heart and Mind Podcast includes a discussion with Father Andy LaFramboise, who shares insights regarding his initiative of producing 160 podcast reflections centered around catechism, drawing inspiration from the parable of the buried treasure found in Matthew 13.
This episode of United in Mission: One Heart and Mind Podcast includes a discussion with Father Andy LaFramboise, who shares insights regarding his initiative of producing 160 podcast reflections centered around catechism, drawing inspiration from the parable of the buried treasure found in Matthew 13.
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