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Finding God in the silence
When Ronnie Neumann’s husband died 33 years ago, she felt completely lost. Through the age-old Catholic practice of the Desert Fathers, contemplative prayer, she also found solace. When Ronnie Neumann’s husband died 33 years ago, she felt completely lost. Through the age-old Catholic practice of the Desert Fathers, contemplative prayer, she also found solace.
When Ronnie Neumann’s husband died 33 years ago, she felt completely lost. Through the age-old Catholic practice of the Desert Fathers, contemplative prayer, she also found solace. When Ronnie Neumann’s husband died 33 years ago, she felt completely lost. Through the age-old Catholic practice of the Desert Fathers, contemplative prayer, she also found solace.
Great Lakes Bay Catholic
Entering a Year of Hope
These words from St. Paul to the Church of Rome bring forth the central message of the coming Jubilee Year as announced by Pope Francis, set to begin on Dec. 24. The forthcoming Jubilee can help a great deal to restore a climate of hope and trust, as a sign of a new renaissance that we all perceive as urgent.”
These words from St. Paul to the Church of Rome bring forth the central message of the coming Jubilee Year as announced by Pope Francis, set to begin on Dec. 24. The forthcoming Jubilee can help a great deal to restore a climate of hope and trust, as a sign of a new renaissance that we all perceive as urgent.”
Diocesan News
What is Mary’s actual impact on the Church? Diocesan theologian in Saginaw hopes a national project will provide the data
Dr. Dan Osborn – the diocesan theologian who serves on Bishop Robert D. Gruss' staff in the Diocese of Saginaw – has initiated a groundbreaking research project to gain concrete data regarding Mary's influence as Mother of the Church.
Dr. Dan Osborn – the diocesan theologian who serves on Bishop Robert D. Gruss' staff in the Diocese of Saginaw – has initiated a groundbreaking research project to gain concrete data regarding Mary's influence as Mother of the Church.
Diocesan News
Podcast #3 Part 2 of 2 - Inspiring Journey: Derek Pfaff's Face Transplant Surgery Update
The Pfaff family shares their journey following Derek's incident and the medical challenges that ensued. They highlight the miracles experienced and the vital support from their community.
The Pfaff family shares their journey following Derek's incident and the medical challenges that ensued. They highlight the miracles experienced and the vital support from their community.
Great Lakes Bay Catholic
Divine Rewrite: How God transformed Derek's story
There are moments in life when God makes it overwhelmingly obvious: he’s writing the story. That’s the easiest way for Jerry and Lisa Pfaff, and their son, Derek, to describe what happened to them this past March. “It’s truly a miracle,” Lisa said. Only God could take the worst, darkest day of their lives and transform it into something beautiful, something joyous.
There are moments in life when God makes it overwhelmingly obvious: he’s writing the story. That’s the easiest way for Jerry and Lisa Pfaff, and their son, Derek, to describe what happened to them this past March. “It’s truly a miracle,” Lisa said. Only God could take the worst, darkest day of their lives and transform it into something beautiful, something joyous.
Diocesan News
Podcast #3 Part 1 of 2 - Inspiring Journey: Derek Pfaff's Face Transplant Surgery Update
The United In Mission: One Heart and Mind Podcast series features host John Gonzalez with guest Erin Looby Carlson discussing Derek Pfaff's face transplant journey. Erin shares the emotional challenges during Derek's recovery, highlighting the family's faith and community support.
The United In Mission: One Heart and Mind Podcast series features host John Gonzalez with guest Erin Looby Carlson discussing Derek Pfaff's face transplant journey. Erin shares the emotional challenges during Derek's recovery, highlighting the family's faith and community support.
National/World News
