Events

Married Couples: We are called to journey together as a family on mission with the same apostolic zeal and “one heart and mind” as the disciples of the first century! Have you ever considered sharing your faith and feeding your own marriage by accompanying couples coming forward for the Sacrament of Marriage? Do you want to support the development of solid marriages and families? The Diocese is offering an opportunity for you as a couple to learn more and to equip yourself with a tool that will help you answer this call.

Even when a marriage is going smoothly, there are always opportunities to make it work better. Just as driving a car without routine maintenance can lead to problems, a marriage needs attention to stay on track. The Marriage Encounter experience is a skill-building enrichment program where together, you, as husband and wife, learn how to be the best couple you can be. A Marriage Encounter is not couples therapy. There is no counseling. The experience consists of presentations followed by private time between husband and wife.

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.

"...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.

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.