From Bishop Gruss
What is God’s vision for the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw? This was one of the first questions asked when I came to the diocese almost six years ago. If we want to do the will of God, it is only the Lord who can answer this question, and the answer only comes through discerning prayer. READ MORE
Bishop Gruss' Closing Remarks at Rescue Michigan
A Church on mission (where we are now and the path forward)
Will you join me in being a Church on mission? We must become a Church with the same apostolic zeal, and of “one heart and mind” as the disciples of the first century!
The steady decline of people living and practicing their faith dramatically affects not only the Diocese of Saginaw, but also our local Catholic communities across the Diocese.
I have begun sharing an exciting vision for the Diocese of Saginaw revealed to my Mission Leadership Team and me through much prayer and careful discernment. READ MORE
Details
Bishop Gruss is traveling across the Diocese giving a presentation that outlines priorities, values, ways that individuals and parishes can help and more. The presentation can be viewed below.
Rescue Project Video Links (click on image below)
Bishop Gruss on mission values
As a Diocese on mission, we have a set of lenses that help determine how we are to behave in our own proclamation of the Gospel. Our mission values are:
- Ambitious for God and his kingdom
- Authentically human
- Docile to the Holy Spirit
Become a disciple on mission
This mission is deeply embedded in two pillars in the Diocesan Plan: Build Disciples to be Sent on Mission and Go After the Lost Sheep.
How can you begin to be a disciple on mission? Where can you begin... READ MORE
The playbook below can used to guide ministries in the Diocese of Saginaw.
Why do we exist? (Core Purpose)
The Catholic Diocese of Saginaw exists to courageously proclaim the living gospel so that Christ Jesus may lead people to salvation through his healing, love and mercy.
How do we behave? (Mission Values)
- Ambitious for God and His Kingdom
- Authentically Human
- Docile to the Holy Spirit/God is the Architect
What do we do?
Prayerfully discern God’s plan in order to lead and unite the diocese around Jesus, the living Word.
How will we succeed? (3 Pillars)
- Love and Support a Unified Presbyterate on Mission
- Build Disciples to be Sent on Mission
- Go After the Lost Sheep
What is most important right now?
To Journey together toward “One Heart and Mind” (Acts: 4:32)
Who does what?
The work of these Three Pillars is a work in progress
Pillar
LOVE & SUPPORT A UNIFIED PREBYTERATE ON MISSION
Support Priest in health and holiness
Foster Unity within the presbyterate
Create a culture for Priestly vocations
Form a Diocesan family to serve the presbyterate
Pillar
BUILD DISCIPLES TO BE SENT ON MISSION
Create clarity on the Mission
Raise and equip disciples for Mission
Chancery & Diocese "on fire" for Mission
Cultivate and nurture an environment to serve the common good
Pillar
GO AND RETRIEVE THE LOST SHEEP
Find the lost sheep
Form the Evangelizers
Heal those experiencing struggles in their lives
Lead the lost hearts to conversion
You are Invited to Join Us on Mission
Related Documents/Videos
Christendom and Apostolic Modes of Engagement: https://primematters.com/foundations/explainer-videos/primer-video-christendom-and-apostolic-modes-engagement
Catholic Imaginative Vision: https://primematters.com/foundations/explainer-videos/primer-video-catholic-imaginative-vision
Acts XXIX - Rescue Project introduction: https://vimeo.com/882932408
Acts XXIX website: https://www.actsxxix.org/
"A Diocese on Mission" - Great Lakes Bay Catholic Magazine article by Bishop Gruss