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Sister Agnes Mary Wojtkowiak, OP, Saginaw native, dies at 84
Sister Agnes Mary’s ministry began in the classroom, where she quickly found joy in nurturing young minds. Her first year on mission was spent teaching first grade at St. Mary’s School in Saginaw.
Sister Agnes Mary’s ministry began in the classroom, where she quickly found joy in nurturing young minds. Her first year on mission was spent teaching first grade at St. Mary’s School in Saginaw.
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Sister Dorena Gonzalez, OP, who served in Saginaw, dies at 92
Theresa Gonzalez was born on October 15, 1932, in Saginaw, Michigan, the third child and first daughter in a family of twelve children. Her parents, Jose Maria and Manuela Almaguer Gonzalez, had migrated from Mexico and built their lives in Saginaw.
Theresa Gonzalez was born on October 15, 1932, in Saginaw, Michigan, the third child and first daughter in a family of twelve children. Her parents, Jose Maria and Manuela Almaguer Gonzalez, had migrated from Mexico and built their lives in Saginaw.
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United in Mission: One Heart and Mind Podcast Episode 14 -Empowering Faith: Men's Conference Announcement
This episode highlights an upcoming Men's Conference on April 5th. Karl White discussing the men's conference's history since 2006 and shares details about the event, including speakers and themes, and stressing the importance of men's groups in building faith and community. Listeners are encouraged to attend and invite others.
This episode highlights an upcoming Men's Conference on April 5th. Karl White discussing the men's conference's history since 2006 and shares details about the event, including speakers and themes, and stressing the importance of men's groups in building faith and community. Listeners are encouraged to attend and invite others.
Diocesan News
Witness God's faithfulness and love through the Sacrament of Marriage
In March, we celebrate the wedding anniversaries of couples within our Diocese, and thank them for their witness of faith, hope, and love to a world in need of seeing covenant marriage honored with God.
In March, we celebrate the wedding anniversaries of couples within our Diocese, and thank them for their witness of faith, hope, and love to a world in need of seeing covenant marriage honored with God.
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Office of Catholic Schools Winter 2025 Community Update
Dear Catholic School Community, I hope that all of our Catholic school students and families had a great Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 26 to Feb. 1). It was a blessing to visit with students, staff, faculty and school communities across the diocese. Personally, the highlight of the week was being able to facilitate the opportunity for all of our schools to join together in prayer.
Dear Catholic School Community, I hope that all of our Catholic school students and families had a great Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 26 to Feb. 1). It was a blessing to visit with students, staff, faculty and school communities across the diocese. Personally, the highlight of the week was being able to facilitate the opportunity for all of our schools to join together in prayer.
Diocesan News
United in Mission: One Heart and Mind Podcast Episode 13 - Exploring the Seminary Experience in Rome
Charles Warner shares his experiences at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, discussing its significance and beauty. He reflects on his personal faith journey and the call to priesthood. The health of Pope Francis is addressed, along with community prayers for his recovery. The Jubilee Year of Hope is highlighted, focusing on holy doors and pilgrim experiences.
Charles Warner shares his experiences at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, discussing its significance and beauty. He reflects on his personal faith journey and the call to priesthood. The health of Pope Francis is addressed, along with community prayers for his recovery. The Jubilee Year of Hope is highlighted, focusing on holy doors and pilgrim experiences.
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