Events

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 5, a one-day Emmaus Retreat for Grieving Parents will be offered at Holy Spirit Parish in Saginaw.

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 assure the on-time beginning of the presentation.

Join Fr. Nate Harburg and other pilgrims in walking the historic, sanctifying, prayer-soaked Camino across Spain for 9 days, 13-20 miles per day. Mass offered each day. Hotel stays at night.

Dear Fellow Disciples,
Join us this October for a spiritual pilgrimage to the Emerald Isle, where you’ll tread the hallowed ground where saints and countless pilgrims have walked before. Our journey will lead us to sacred sites, each steeped in divine presence, beauty, and history, such as:

Join Bishop Gruss and priests of the Diocese of Saginaw 
Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption

Friday, October 11

Confessions at 5 p.m. 
Mass begins at 6:30 p.m. 
Healing service to follow 

Adoration, praise and worship 
All are welcome 

I will restore your health, and I will heal your wounds, declares the Lord
Jer. 30:17

Preparing for a Covenant marriage between God, and an engaged couple provides a solid foundation for moving forward as you journey together as husband and wife with Christ at the center of your relationship & marriage. Engaged couples in need of marriage preparation are invited to attend this one day event which will offer you time to hear presentations by other couples and a Priest on: Marriage as a Sacrament and the Catholic Wedding ceremony, Family of Origin, the 5 Love Languages & 4 Temperaments, Conflict, problem solving, finances, Intimacy and Natural Family Planning.

Parish/School Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Leaders are encouraged to attend a training session on the “Circle of Grace” child and youth safe environment training if you have not already done so. Any parish/school staff, catechists or youth volunteers are also welcome to attend. Utilizing this curriculum in parishes and Catholic schools was optional in the 2023-2024 program year but is mandatory for the 2024-2025 program year. Program administrators who have not yet received a binder (one per parish and/or school), will be able to get theirs at the session.

All are invited to a presentation on the new OCIA. This event will be especially helpful for new and nearly new coordinators and catechists who received little training in the RCIA and as a refresher for anyone with training and experience. The morning session will focus on the catechumenal model of initiation while the afternoon session will focus on what is new in the OCIA and the new National Statutes for Christian Initiation of Adults. There will be a keynote speaker as well as opportunities to ask questions throughout the day. Lunch is provided. The deadline to register is October 18.

This event is for Lay Ecclesial Ministers and Candidates. Keynote speaker, Julianne Stanz, is a nationally known speaker, retreat leader, storyteller, and the Director of Outreach for Evangelization and Discipleship for Loyola Press and a consultant to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Other presenters include: Fr. Stephen Blaxton, Fr. Matthew Gembrowski, Fr. Marc Hopps, Fr. Adam Maher, Don Buchalski, Kellie Deming, Mary Martin, Taylor Piotrzkowski, Dani Tenbusch, and more!