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Witness God's faithfulness and love through the Sacrament of Marriage
In February, we celebrate the wedding anniversaries of couples within our Diocese, and thank them for their witness of faith, hope, and love to a world in need of seeing covenant marriage honored with God.
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United in Mission: One Heart and Mind Podcast Episode 9 Catholic Schools Week Mass at All Saints Parish
In this episode we share Bishop Gruss' homily from his Catholic Schools Week Mass at All Saints Parish in Bay City as he shares insights on faith, community, and personal growth through parables, using the giant Sequoia tree as a metaphor.
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Prayers for those in the midst of suffering and loss from California fires.
Update: Collections accepted at Mass this weekend and next, also donate on our Emergency Relief Page. Many people in Southern California have lost their homes in the tragic fires over the past few days. We lift them up in our prayers at this time, that they experience the love and presence of God in the midst of their suffering and loss.
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Joyful hope marks the life of a person consecrated to God
The Catholic Church celebrates the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life on February 2, the feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. “Joyful hope marks the life of a person consecrated to God, and these men and women remind the Church of the joy which can be found through persevering in hope in the midst of earthly struggles,” reflecting in this Jubilee to be Pilgrims of Hope.
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United in Mission: One Heart and Mind Podcast Episode 8 Catholic Schools Week
This Podcast covers Catholic Schools Week, which begins on January 26, 2025, focusing on community engagement through events like Mass and service projects. The hosts John Gonzalez and Dr. Cormac Lynn along with guests, Fr. Andy Booms, Laura Wilkowski and Clark Switalski discuss the vital partnership between schools and families in education and faith formation.
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Catholic Schools Week 2025 celebrates the bond between Catholic schools, families and community
Catholic school students across the Diocese of Saginaw are participating in the nationwide Catholic Schools Week celebration from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1. This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.” Catholic Schools Week highlights the many contributions of Catholic schools to the Church and greater community.

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