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Adrian Dominican Sister who Served in Diocese of Saginaw Marks Jubilee
Sister Ruth (Carol Anthony) Adamites, OP, a native of Detroit, is celebrating 70 years of religious life. She entered the Adrian Dominican Congregation on February 2, 1956, and received her high school diploma from Dominican High School in Detroit later that year. She professed her first vows on August 5, 1957, and her final (perpetual) vows on August 5, 1962.
Sister Ruth (Carol Anthony) Adamites, OP, a native of Detroit, is celebrating 70 years of religious life. She entered the Adrian Dominican Congregation on February 2, 1956, and received her high school diploma from Dominican High School in Detroit later that year. She professed her first vows on August 5, 1957, and her final (perpetual) vows on August 5, 1962.
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Bishop Gruss encourages Catholics to ‘wake’ the gifts of the Holy Spirit
During the Diocese of Saginaw’s First Friday gathering on Sept. 4, Bishop Robert Gruss encouraged Catholics to deepen their relationship with the Holy Spirit and rediscover the spiritual gifts they received through baptism and confirmation.
During the Diocese of Saginaw’s First Friday gathering on Sept. 4, Bishop Robert Gruss encouraged Catholics to deepen their relationship with the Holy Spirit and rediscover the spiritual gifts they received through baptism and confirmation.
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We Will Never Forget - Saginaw Diocese Priests and Parishioners Remember 9/11 Tragedy
On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001—Fr. Ron Wagner’s day off—he received a call from someone on staff at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw: Had he seen the news? Like most Americans that day, Father Ron, rector at the Cathedral at the time, saw the unimaginable scenes of destruction in New York City when he turned on the television that morning. Two airplanes—hijacked
On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001—Fr. Ron Wagner’s day off—he received a call from someone on staff at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw: Had he seen the news? Like most Americans that day, Father Ron, rector at the Cathedral at the time, saw the unimaginable scenes of destruction in New York City when he turned on the television that morning. Two airplanes—hijacked
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Bishop Gruss: True identity is received, not built
During the Diocese of Saginaw's First Friday gathering on Sept. 4, Bishop Robert Gruss challenged Catholics to examine where they place their sense of self, teaching that identity is not something people construct but something God reveals.
During the Diocese of Saginaw's First Friday gathering on Sept. 4, Bishop Robert Gruss challenged Catholics to examine where they place their sense of self, teaching that identity is not something people construct but something God reveals.
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Death Notice, Sr. Lupe Silva, OP, September 2 2026 at the age of 97
Sister Lupe Silva, OP entered eternal life on September 2, 2026 at the age of 97 after 79 years of religious life. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday September 9, 9:00 a.m. at the Chapel of the Word/Marywood, 111 Lakeside Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Sister Lupe Silva, OP entered eternal life on September 2, 2026 at the age of 97 after 79 years of religious life. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday September 9, 9:00 a.m. at the Chapel of the Word/Marywood, 111 Lakeside Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Help Deliver Urgent Relief to Families Affected by the Nepal Floods
On August 26, catastrophic flooding swept through communities along Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River and downstream through the Trishuli river system, causing widespread devastation. Authorities have reported significant loss of life, with many people still missing as rescue efforts continue. CRS is working with Caritas Nepal and local partners to identify the support families in need.
On August 26, catastrophic flooding swept through communities along Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River and downstream through the Trishuli river system, causing widespread devastation. Authorities have reported significant loss of life, with many people still missing as rescue efforts continue. CRS is working with Caritas Nepal and local partners to identify the support families in need.
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