Events

Join Fr. Jim Bessert's pastoral care training for priests/deacons/lay ecclesial ministers and all laity involved in the pastoral care of the sick, including a roll out of the new edition of the USCCB pastoral care ritual book which is obligatory to use as of Easter 2026.. This will be a valuable workshop for anyone involved in the pastoral care of the sick and the dying. The Saturday, March 21, 2026 workshop begins at 9 am at the Center for Ministry and concludes at noon. There is no cost for this workshop. Register via Eventbrite link or call 989-797-6662.

The Diocesan Lay Ministry Formation is a four-year process that offers the participant an opportunity to live into their baptismal call. Living this call in today's world is even more important and having the foundation to do so is vital. If you are interested in more information, please attend the upcoming informational meeting. You may also contact Kellie Deming

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.

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. 

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.

MADE FOR MORE is an inspired blend of teaching, live music, and art that taps the deepest desires of the human heart revealing their ultimate purpose and goal. 

Want to be inspired by beauty and the wisdom of the Church? 

Join Christopher West and Mike Mangione as they offer a vision of the Gospel like you’ve never heard through the lens of Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.