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Sister Anne Breitag dies at 81
Sister Anne Breitag, OP, who ministered in Saginaw, entered eternal life on November 1, 2025 at the age of 81 after 62 years of religious life. We commend Sister Anne to your prayers.
Sister Anne Breitag, OP, who ministered in Saginaw, entered eternal life on November 1, 2025 at the age of 81 after 62 years of religious life. We commend Sister Anne to your prayers.
Diocesan News
Bishop of Saginaw hosts ecumenical gathering with pastors from other faith communities
On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Bishop Robert D. Gruss hosted pastors from other faith communities in the region, as well as local priests, for an ecumenical gathering focused on the need for Christians and Christian leaders across denominations to share the gospel in compelling and attractive ways – especially in a culture that is increasingly less supportive of the Christian faith.
On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Bishop Robert D. Gruss hosted pastors from other faith communities in the region, as well as local priests, for an ecumenical gathering focused on the need for Christians and Christian leaders across denominations to share the gospel in compelling and attractive ways – especially in a culture that is increasingly less supportive of the Christian faith.
Diocesan News
Travel Through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in the Footsteps of the ‘Snowshoe Priest’
Visiting the missions, shrine and cathedral that tell the story of Venerable Bishop Baraga reveals a landscape where faith once traveled by canoe, dogsled and snowshoe.
Visiting the missions, shrine and cathedral that tell the story of Venerable Bishop Baraga reveals a landscape where faith once traveled by canoe, dogsled and snowshoe.
Diocesan News
Michigan will suspend SNAP food benefits due to federal shutdown, find list of helpful sites.
If you are struggling to pay for food or are one of many local families who rely on government assistance for food, here is a list of local soup kitchens and food pantries: https://saginaw.org/help-hope
If you are struggling to pay for food or are one of many local families who rely on government assistance for food, here is a list of local soup kitchens and food pantries: https://saginaw.org/help-hope
Diocesan News
A note of thanks from the Solemn March and Misa Hispana
THANK YOU! On Saturday, October 25, the Saginaw Diocese lead by the Office of Multicultural Ministry held a Solemn March and Misa Hispana, the Mass in Spanish, in conjunction with the recent World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
THANK YOU! On Saturday, October 25, the Saginaw Diocese lead by the Office of Multicultural Ministry held a Solemn March and Misa Hispana, the Mass in Spanish, in conjunction with the recent World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
Diocesan News
Deacon Larry Gayton discusses march for migrants and refugees and Hispanic Mass on Art Lewis Show
On Oct. 23, Deacon Larry Gayton discussed the upcoming march for migrants and refugees and Hispanic Mass on the Art Lewis Show.
On Oct. 23, Deacon Larry Gayton discussed the upcoming march for migrants and refugees and Hispanic Mass on the Art Lewis Show.
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