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Diocese launches 'Called by Name' vocation prayer challenge on Hallow
The Diocese of Saginaw is inviting Catholics to deepen their understanding of God's call through Called by Name, a seven-day prayer challenge led by Bishop Robert Gruss on the Hallow app.
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“We Become what we Behold”: The Assumption of Mary, Mushroom Clouds, and our True Destiny
With August 15 soon approaching, it is a fitting moment to explore the Church’s teaching on the Assumption – and its particular significance for our times. Mary of the Assumption is the primary patroness of the Diocese of Saginaw, along with our secondary patroness, Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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Plaque Dedication to Honor Jesuit Missionary Fr. Henri Nouvel in Midland
St. Brigid Catholic Church will host a dedication ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 15, honoring Jesuit missionary Fr. Henri Nouvel and commemorating the 350th anniversary of the first Christmas Catholic Mass celebrated in the interior of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The newly installed plaque, located between the Tridge and the f
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Five Priests to Be Recognized for Milestone Anniversaries of Ordination
Local faithful are invited to join the Diocese of Saginaw in celebrating the priestly jubilees of five priests during a special Eucharistic celebration honoring their years of faithful service.
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Bishop Gruss on Human Dignity
Given the recent ICE events in Saginaw, some that occurred within the shadow of the Chancery, it is necessary to respond. As Catholics, we believe that all persons are created in the image and likeness of God and therefore, have an inherent human dignity. Every human person, migrant or otherwise, must be treated as such. Disregard for this should never be normalized.
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Jesus Loves the Little Children Vacation Bible School Offers Fun, Faith, Formation for Kids
Most vacation Bible school programs in the diocese have ended for the year. But All Saints in Bay City andCathedral of Mary of the Assumption Parish in Saginaw will offer theirs August 3–6.

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