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Clerical and Parish Assignments for July 1, 2026
Most Reverend Robert D. Gruss, Bishop of Saginaw, announces the following clerical and parish assignments, effective July 1, 2026
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Title Sister Monica Meyer, OP dies at 97 after 79 years of religious life
Sister Monica Meyer, OP dies at 97 after 79 years of Dominican religious life. Click image for full obituary.
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Sister Diane Dehn, OP dies at 88, after 68 years of religious life
Sister Diane Dehn, OP dies at 88, after 68 years of Dominican religious life. Click image for full obituary.
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Six Permanent Deacons of the Diocese of Saginaw Celebrate their Jubilees
On Wednesday, April 29, several permanent deacons from across the Diocese of Saginaw joined priests and other permanent deacons (including wives and guests) for a Jubilee Mass presided by Bishop D. Robert Gruss at the Center for Ministry chapel in Saginaw.
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Welcome Cinthya Monter
The Diocese of Saginaw is excited to share that Cinthya Monter has become part of the team in the Office of Parish Life & Evangelization, specifically within the Multicultural Office of Migrant Ministry. She is a seasonal part-time employee who will act as Food Pantry Coordinator. Her first day was April 13, 2026.
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Welcome Mark Graveline
Mark Graveline has joined the Parish Life and Evangelization office as the Vicariate 4 Liaison and Coordinator of Lay Ministry Formation. Mark was born and raised in the Tri-Cities area and later relocated to Gladwin. He graduated from Magdalen College and began his career teaching at Catholic Schools, including All Saints Central High School. Mark joined the team on Monday, March 30, 2026.

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