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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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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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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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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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Great Lakes Bay Catholic receives four Catholic Media Awards at annual conference
Through the Diocese of Saginaw’s bimonthly publication, Great Lakes Bay Catholic, we are blessed to share the inspiring stories of how the Lord is working in the lives of the Faithful throughout the Diocese. Our mission is to encourage and inform you, our readers, as we respond to God’s call to evangelize and build his Kingdom.
Through the Diocese of Saginaw’s bimonthly publication, Great Lakes Bay Catholic, we are blessed to share the inspiring stories of how the Lord is working in the lives of the Faithful throughout the Diocese. Our mission is to encourage and inform you, our readers, as we respond to God’s call to evangelize and build his Kingdom.
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