Events


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Made For More

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.

Thursday, May. 7 at 6:30 PM
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Thursday, May. 7 at 9:30 PM
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
Cost
$25
Event Contact Name Deacon Jake Huysentruyt
Event Contact Email holyfamilyparish1@gmail.com
Event Contact Phone 810.648.2968
Registration Link https://aftontickets.com/M4MSandusky

Jail & Prison Ministry Gathering

Join other Catholic jail and prison ministers from the Diocese of Saginaw to feed your ministry with prayer and fellowship. To register, click the link above or call Kelly Hadd at 989.797.6655. Have you ever considered Jail or Prison Ministry? Contact Kelly Hadd to learn more at khadd@diosag.org or call 989.797.6655.

Monday, May. 18 at 6:30 PM
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Monday, May. 18 at 8:00 PM
Center for Ministry
Event Contact Name Kelly Hadd
Event Contact Email khadd@diosag.org
Event Contact Phone 989.797.6655
Registration Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5-18-26

Safe Environment Facilitated Training

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.

Wednesday, May. 20 at 6:00 PM
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Wednesday, May. 20 at 8:00 PM
St. Agnes Parish
Event Contact Name Julie DeSimpelare
Event Contact Email julie@stagnesfreeland.org
Event Contact Phone (989) 695-5652

Safe Environment Facilitated Training

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.

 

Wednesday, May. 27 at 6:00 PM
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Wednesday, May. 27 at 8:30 PM
Prince of Peace Parish
Event Contact Name Annette Szyperski
Event Contact Email aszyperski@pop.diosag.org
Event Contact Phone (989) 697-3630
Registration Link https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theme=0

Marriage Preparation Workshop

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 July 8, 2026.

Saturday, Jul. 18 at 9:00 AM
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Saturday, Jul. 18 at 4:00 PM
Center for Ministry
Cost
$90
Event Contact Name Kelly Hadd
Event Contact Email khadd@diosag.org
Event Contact Phone 989.797.6655
Registration Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7-18-26

Emmaus Retreat for Grieving Parents

Are you a parent who has lost a child and would appreciate support? Whether it happens through miscarriage, stillbirth, or later in life, the death of a child is a deep and tragic loss for parents – and for their hopes and dreams for the future. No matter what the age, cause of death, or how much time has passed, the grief over the loss of a child weighs heavily on the hearts of parents. On Saturday, October 3, 2026, a one-day Emmaus Retreat for Grieving Parents will be offered at St. Agnes Parish in Freeland.

Saturday, Oct. 3 at 9:30 AM
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Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7:00 PM
St. Agnes Parish
Event Contact Name Deacon Gary Patelski
Event Contact Email gapatelski@aol.com
Event Contact Phone 989.295.5849

Bay County Right to Life - Focus on Life Annual Dinner

October 8, 2026
Doors Open at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner & Program at 6:00 p.m.
The Grand Banquet and Conference Center
660 W Hampton Rd., Essexville, MI 48732

For More Information
(989) 895-8481
baycountyrtl@gmail.com

Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6:00 PM
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Thursday, Oct. 8 at 8:30 PM
The Grand Banquet and Conference Center
Event Contact Name Denise Davidson
Event Contact Email baycountyrtl@gmail.com
Event Contact Phone 989-895-8481
Registration Link https://www.baycountyrighttolife.org

Marriage Preparation Workshop

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 October 7, 2026.

Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9:00 AM
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Saturday, Oct. 17 at 4:00 PM
Center for Ministry
Cost
$90
Event Contact Name Kelly Hadd
Event Contact Email khadd@diosag.org
Event Contact Phone 989.797.6655
Registration Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/10-17-26