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Bishop Gruss: God created you out of love and He wants to spend eternity with you
Earlier this year, Bishop Robert Gruss shared a talk about purgatory at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Saginaw. He invited those gathered to reflect deeply on God’s mercy, holiness and eternal life promised through Jesus. "You never know the day nor the time," Bishop Gruss told those in attendance. "We always have to be prepared."
Earlier this year, Bishop Robert Gruss shared a talk about purgatory at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Saginaw. He invited those gathered to reflect deeply on God’s mercy, holiness and eternal life promised through Jesus. "You never know the day nor the time," Bishop Gruss told those in attendance. "We always have to be prepared."
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Bishop Robert D. Gruss Issues New Decrees
Bishop Gruss has issued several decrees regarding Eucharistic life and the use of church properties.
Bishop Gruss has issued several decrees regarding Eucharistic life and the use of church properties.
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Pope Leo XIV Encyclical: Magnifica Humanitas
Pope Leo XIV signed Magnifica Humanitas, the first encyclical of his pontificate, on May 15. The document was released by the Holy See on May 25.
Pope Leo XIV signed Magnifica Humanitas, the first encyclical of his pontificate, on May 15. The document was released by the Holy See on May 25.
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Bishop Gruss: A witness is someone who says, ‘I have met the Lord and He has changed my life'
During the First Friday gathering in Saginaw on May 1, Bishop Gruss quoted Pope Francis and reminded attendees that every baptized person is called to be a missionary disciple.
During the First Friday gathering in Saginaw on May 1, Bishop Gruss quoted Pope Francis and reminded attendees that every baptized person is called to be a missionary disciple.
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Father Richard John visits Michigan House of Representatives to lead prayer
On May 13, Father Richard John had the opportunity to offer the invocation before the Michigan House of Representatives at the State Capitol in Lansing
On May 13, Father Richard John had the opportunity to offer the invocation before the Michigan House of Representatives at the State Capitol in Lansing
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Faith, farming, family, and service were celebrated at the 2026 Thumb Vicariate Catholic Rural Life Dinner
The 2026 Thumb Vicariate Catholic Rural Life (CRL) Dinner was held on Thursday, April 30. It was a great time to celebrate and honor individuals, families, and businesses that help to make rural thumb communities unique and special.
The 2026 Thumb Vicariate Catholic Rural Life (CRL) Dinner was held on Thursday, April 30. It was a great time to celebrate and honor individuals, families, and businesses that help to make rural thumb communities unique and special.
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