Celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony Mass & Reception
"...what God has joined together..." The Diocese of Saginaw celebrates the Sacrament of Matrimony. Couples celebrating milestone anniversaries anytime in 2026 (beginning with 5 years and in 5-year increments thereafter) are welcome to join along with their children and their families. Bishop Gruss will celebrate Mass at 2:00 p.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 5376 State St, Saginaw, and a reception will follow at the Center for Ministry, 5802 Weiss St, Saginaw. Registration is requested using the link above or by calling Kelly Hadd at 989.797.6655.
Sunday, Aug. 30 at 5:00 PM
Marriage Preparation Facilitator Training & Certification
Would you like to enhance your parish marriage preparation ministry? An assessment tool like Prepare & Enrich is an important part of the marriage preparation process. This training is suitable for lay individuals, married couples, and clergy. As part of the training, each participant will learn how to administer the online assessment, interpret the couples' report, offer feedback, teach relationship skills, and work effectively with engaged and married couples. The cost is $125 per person or married couple, and includes lunch, training manual and all materials.
Saturday, Sep. 26 at 3:00 PM
Together in Holiness Conference
A Catholic Marriage Enrichment Conference Where Spouses Discover God’s Plan for Their Family
Saturday, Oct. 10 at 3:30 PM
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 4:00 PM
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.
Saturday, Jan. 30 at 4:00 PM
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.
Saturday, Apr. 10 at 4:00 PM
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.
Monday, Jul. 19 at 4:00 PM
