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Bishop Gruss grants dispensation from abstinence for Friday, March 17, Memorial of Saint Patrick of Ireland, asks faithful to choose another day to abstain from meat 
For those who wish to partake in a celebratory meal on St. Patrick's Day, I grant the dispensation from abstaining from meat on this particular day. In doing so, I am also asking that you replace that Friday for another day during that week to abstain from meat as a day of special penitential observance. 
~Bishop Gruss    
Rite of Election Brings Together Faithful from Parishes Throughout the Diocese
Please pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who are preparing to enter the Church this Easter
On Sunday, Feb. 26, faithful from parishes throughout the diocese gathered for the Rite of Election, which was presided over by Bishop Robert Gruss at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw. Over 80 Catechumens and Candidates...
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Join us for an event in Saginaw that will include talks by Bishop Robert Gruss, Father John Riccardo & More
Do you serve in a ministry at your parish or in our local community? If so, you are invited to an enrichment day that will include talks by Bishop Robert Gruss, Father John Riccardo and many others.

The "Encountering Jesus" Diocesan Day of Enrichment will take place in Saginaw on Saturday, May 13. The day will feature sessions covering numerous topics including:
  • "How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church"
  • "Engaging Busy Parents of School Age Children"
  • "Engaging Millennials and Gen Z"
  • And much more
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Join Bishop Robert Gruss on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land
You are invited to join Bishop Robert Gruss on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from Feb. 17-28, 2024. The pilgrimage will include visits to:
 
  • Tabgha - where Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes.
  • Bethlehem - to visit Shepherds Field and celebrate Mass in the cave where the shepherds were keeping watch and the angels addressed them.
  • Mount of Beatitudes - where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount.
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Saginaw Catholic Men's Conference
'Putting on the Armor of God
All are welcome at the Saginaw Catholic Men's Conference on Sat., March 25, at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. The conference theme is "Putting on the Armor of God," and will include Mass with Bishop Gruss and speakers Peter Herbeck and Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers.
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