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First Friday Sept 5 2025 - Inspiring Lives: Pierre Giorgio Frassati & Carlo Acutis, the Role of Saints as Modern Role Models
Role models, particularly saints, are essential in influencing individual values and goals. Pierre Giorgio Frassati represents commitment and service to those in need, whereas Carlo Acutis is admired for his passion for the Eucharist and his creative approach in utilizing technology to spread faith. This story motivates young individuals to lead purposeful lives and pursue holiness.
Role models, particularly saints, are essential in influencing individual values and goals. Pierre Giorgio Frassati represents commitment and service to those in need, whereas Carlo Acutis is admired for his passion for the Eucharist and his creative approach in utilizing technology to spread faith. This story motivates young individuals to lead purposeful lives and pursue holiness.
Diocesan News
Witness God's faithfulness and love through the Sacrament of Marriage
In September, we celebrate the wedding anniversaries of couples within our Diocese, and thank them for their witness of faith, hope, and love to a world in need of seeing covenant marriage honored with God.
In September, we celebrate the wedding anniversaries of couples within our Diocese, and thank them for their witness of faith, hope, and love to a world in need of seeing covenant marriage honored with God.
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Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati to be canonized on Sunday
Learn more about the canonization and also watch documentaries produced by EWTN. Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati to be canonized on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.
Learn more about the canonization and also watch documentaries produced by EWTN. Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati to be canonized on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.
Diocesan News
Bishop Gruss Addresses the Tragedy and Upcoming Events Are Emphasized
Chris Pham conveys Bishop Gruss' reaction regarding the recent school shooting in Minneapolis, which resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries, sparking a plea for prayer. Among the upcoming activities are a mass to commission lay ministers and a celebration honoring Father Henry Novell's 350th anniversary of his Mass at the Forks in Midland.
Chris Pham conveys Bishop Gruss' reaction regarding the recent school shooting in Minneapolis, which resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries, sparking a plea for prayer. Among the upcoming activities are a mass to commission lay ministers and a celebration honoring Father Henry Novell's 350th anniversary of his Mass at the Forks in Midland.
Diocesan News
United in Mission: One Heart and Mind Podcast - Launching a New Men's Group: Join Us on September 13th!
In this episode, John Gonzalez engages in a compelling discussion with Joshua Roggenbuck from St. Agnes Parish in Freeland regarding the launch of a new men's group, set to commence on September 13th, which Joshua will be leading. They are also joined by Jamie Gonzales, the Director of Program Coordination for Paradisus Dei, who provides valuable insights into the "That Man is You" program.
In this episode, John Gonzalez engages in a compelling discussion with Joshua Roggenbuck from St. Agnes Parish in Freeland regarding the launch of a new men's group, set to commence on September 13th, which Joshua will be leading. They are also joined by Jamie Gonzales, the Director of Program Coordination for Paradisus Dei, who provides valuable insights into the "That Man is You" program.
Diocesan News
Statement from Bishop Robert Gruss regarding today’s school shooting in Minneapolis
Rarely a day passes when we do not awaken or go to bed to the devastating news of yet another mass shooting in our nation. Today, that horrific reality struck at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, where children gathered in their parish church during the first week of school.
Rarely a day passes when we do not awaken or go to bed to the devastating news of yet another mass shooting in our nation. Today, that horrific reality struck at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, where children gathered in their parish church during the first week of school.
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