Events

Aug. 19-Oct. 28 - Holy Spirit Bible Study - Acts of the Apostles: The Early Church, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays (Aug. 19 and 26; Sept. 2, 9 and 30; and Oct. 7, 21 and 28), St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 3680 S. Washington Rd., Saginaw, MI 48601. Led by Fr. Alberto Vargas. He explores the birth and growth of the early Church. Discover the mission of the Apostles and how to be Missionary disciples as we grow as disciples. Learn practical reflections for living the Gospel today.

“Wild Goose” was a term that the ancient Celts had for the Holy Spirit. This 14-part video series features Fr. Dave Pivonka and various interviews, exploring how the Spirit moves freely, powerfully, and sometimes unexpectedly in our lives. Shot in varied locations from Niagara Falls to the California desert, The Wild Goose invites viewers to an encounter, or a renewed encounter, with the Holy Spirit. Come and join as we watch, discuss, and discover a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit today.

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.

The East Region Council of Catholic Women will hold their Fall Meeting on Wednesday, October 21, at St. Denis Church /Ave Maria Parish, Lexington (5366 Main St.). Registration & refreshments will begin at 9:30 a.m.; the meeting will begin at 10 a.m. with Mass and end at approximately 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be served. Cost is $15. Speakers will be Fr. Bala Madanu with the topic of how to influence others to be more Godly and Fr. Kevin Wojciechowski who will speak about the Holy Spirit. All women of the Diocese are invited!

Dedicate an hour to invoke the Holy Spirit in the presence of the Eucharist. Reconciliation will be available along with the opportunity to have a prayer team pray with and for you and your intentions.

Calling The Unworthy Young Adult Retreat (ages 18-35) 

Saturday, October 24, 2026 9:00 AM 5:00 PM 
St. Michael Parish of Maple Grove 
17994 Lincoln Road, New Lothrop 

Safe Environment training is required for all diocesan, parish, and school employees and volunteers in contact with minors. All are welcome.

Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in to assure the on-time beginning of the presentation.

All are welcome! 

All Holy Hours are from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Bishop Robert Gruss is encouraging the faithful to join him in a Holy Hour for vocations. He’ll be in two parishes across the diocese each month.

Bishop Gruss will be bringing with him a relic of St. John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests, for veneration (learn more about what veneration means here: https://saginaw.org/veneration).