Events

Come & Encounter the Holy Spirit

As part of the Diocese of Saginaw's Year of the Holy Spirit, Sacred Heart Parish in Gladwin invites you to a four-night Parish Mission with Fr. Daniel Maria Klimek.

Whether you are deeply involved in your faith, returning to the Church, or simply searching for a deeper relationship with God, this mission offers an opportunity for prayer, reflection, renewal, and encounter with the Holy Spirit.

EVENSONG 2026 - THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Featuring the Bishop and the Priests of the Diocese of Saginaw

Evensong is not a concert, it is a prayer.
Come and join Bishop Gruss and the Priests of the Diocese of Saginaw as they sing to the Lord. The priests will be singing and playing instruments. This event combines Music with Scripture, Sacred Tradition and visuals. You are invited to pray and sing along with our priests. Bring your friends. Everyone is welcome, there is plenty of space in the church and even two parking lots.

Join Father Jose Cabrera for a fascinating journey of learning about the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and their significance for Biblical scholarship. 

His Bible Museum displays several fragments, including his most recent acquisition of a complete copy of the Great Isaiah Scroll which is the most complete of all the scrolls discovered since 1946. The original scroll is 24 feet long and dates back to the first century before Christ.

"...what God has joined together..." The Diocese of Saginaw celebrates the Sacrament of Matrimony. Couples celebrating milestone anniversaries anytime in 2026 (beginning with 5 years and in 5-year increments thereafter) are welcome to join along with their children and their families. Bishop Gruss will celebrate Mass at 2:00 p.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 5376 State St, Saginaw, and a reception will follow at the Center for Ministry, 5802 Weiss St, Saginaw. Registration is requested using the link above or by calling Kelly Hadd at 989.797.6655.

Bishop Gruss will celebrate the unique Catholic culture of rural life with Mass and a luncheon. All are welcome! The luncheon is supported through free will offerings. Registration is encouraged.

Are you a parent who has lost a child and would appreciate support? Whether it happens through miscarriage, stillbirth, or later in life, the death of a child is a deep and tragic loss for parents – and for their hopes and dreams for the future. No matter what the age, cause of death, or how much time has passed, the grief over the loss of a child weighs heavily on the hearts of parents. On Saturday, October 3, 2026, a one-day Emmaus Retreat for Grieving Parents will be offered at St. Agnes Parish in Freeland.

Nouvel: A Night to Shine is a special evening celebrating Nouvel Catholic Central, it's growth and long-term plans. The first three years created an endowment to support faculty compensation, with the aim of providing long-term, stable income through investment returns on the endowed funds. Through creating an endowment, Nouvel strengthens its commitment to attracting and retaining first-in-class educators to form children in Christ for generations to come. This year will continue that momentum and celebrate continued growth on our campuses.