Events

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish invites you to Tenebrae: The Service of Shadows, on Friday, April 3 at 8:00 pm. Tenebrae is a candlelight service of contemplative music, prayer, and scripture that brings Good Friday to a quiet close. Come and join as we reflect upon Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross through the profound symbolism of light and darkness. 

All are welcome. Please feel free to invite a friend or neighbor to join us for this ecumenical service.

Please join Bishop Gruss and diocesan Priests at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption (615 Hoyt Ave, Saginaw, 48607) for an Evening of Healing with the Divine Physician!

Our mission is to unleash faith and hope through the healing presence of Christ and our vision is to offer every soul in the diocese of Saginaw an opportunity to encounter Christ's healing mercy. We are entering our fourth year of offering these healing encounters with Christ and you are most welcome to participate in the entire evening or whatever portion works with your schedule.

Throughout the world Catholics will be celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday, which is the Sunday after Easter Sunday—April 12 this year. Special graces have been promised by Jesus on that day to those who participate. 

Safe Environment training is required for all diocesan, parish, and school employees and volunteers in contact with minors. All are welcome. Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in to ensure the on-time beginning of the presentation. 

Join the Nouvel Catholic Central Panthers when they take the stage to perform Shrek the Musical. 

It is a junior version, which is the perfect length for the entire family. All shows will be held in Nouvel's Performing Arts Center. Shows will be Thursday, April 16th at 7 pm, Friday, April 17th at 7 pm and Sunday, April 19th at 2 pm. Tickets and more information is available on the website.

This workshop features presentations by trained marriage facilitators, practical couple exercises, private discussion and prayer. At the conclusion of the workshop, you will receive a certificate of completion to copy and give to your parish. The cost is $90 per couple and includes lunch. The deadline to register is April 8, 2026.

This tour will be focused on Contemporary Bibles. From year 2000 to present time.

Safe Environment training is required for all diocesan, parish and school employees and volunteers in contact with minors. All are welcome. Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in to ensure the on-time beginning of the presentation.

On April 25, fathers and sons are invited to a day-long discernment pilgrimage in Detroit hosted by the Vocation Office. This is a great opportunity for young men to be introduced to vocational discernment with the encouraging presence of their fathers. During this trip, we will visit Sacred Heart Seminary and the Solanus Casey Center. We hope this will be a wonderful opportunity for fathers and sons to grow in the faith together! The intended age group is sons in 6th grade - 12th grade along with their fathers.

Come celebrate the monthly gathering, known as First Friday with Bishop Robert Gruss.  Mass begins at 11:00 a.m. and takes place at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, 615 Hoyt Ave., Saginaw.  ALL ARE WELCOME to attend Mass without registering. Following Mass, you are invited to join Bishop Gruss for a meatless lunch at noon and an informal presentation.  Due to limited seating of 150 in the Lower Level of the Cathedral, please register if you plan to attend the presentation and lunch.