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Dr. Mary Healy Delivers Presentation on the Holy Spirit and Mary as Part of Diocesan Series
As part of the ongoing "Year of the Holy Spirit" initiative, the Diocese of Saginaw featured a presentation by renowned theologian Dr. Mary Healy focusing on the connection between the Holy Spirit and Mary. Dr. Healy explored Mary's role as the first and primary disciple, highlighting her life as a model for embracing divine guidance and cultivating a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit.
As part of the ongoing "Year of the Holy Spirit" initiative, the Diocese of Saginaw featured a presentation by renowned theologian Dr. Mary Healy focusing on the connection between the Holy Spirit and Mary. Dr. Healy explored Mary's role as the first and primary disciple, highlighting her life as a model for embracing divine guidance and cultivating a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit.
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Bishop Gruss Admits Four Men as Permanent Deacon Candidates
SAGINAW — On October 11, Bishop Robert D. Gruss celebrated the Rite of Admission to Candidacy for four men during Mass at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw.
SAGINAW — On October 11, Bishop Robert D. Gruss celebrated the Rite of Admission to Candidacy for four men during Mass at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw.
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Bishop Gruss calls for prayers for Pope Leo XIV on his upcoming surgery **Update**
Pope Health Update: "As planned, the Holy Father underwent thoracic surgery. To ensure a radical resection, the lower lobe of his right lung was removed using a video-assisted technique. The Holy Father was in the operating room for approximately three hours; the operation itself lasted about 90 minutes. The operation was successful, and there were no complications.
Pope Health Update: "As planned, the Holy Father underwent thoracic surgery. To ensure a radical resection, the lower lobe of his right lung was removed using a video-assisted technique. The Holy Father was in the operating room for approximately three hours; the operation itself lasted about 90 minutes. The operation was successful, and there were no complications.
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Archbishop Coakley Offers Prayers for Pope Leo XIV on His Upcoming Surgery
Pope Leo XIV announced to those gathered for the Sunday Angelus this morning that he would soon undergo surgery to remove a localized nodule in his lung. Upon hearing the news, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, offered his prayers for the Holy Father and to those caring for him.
Pope Leo XIV announced to those gathered for the Sunday Angelus this morning that he would soon undergo surgery to remove a localized nodule in his lung. Upon hearing the news, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, offered his prayers for the Holy Father and to those caring for him.
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Bishop Gruss: We are called to build a civilization of life and human dignity
STATEMENT FROM BISHOP GRUSS: The reported decision to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan is profoundly disturbing. While the crimes committed at Fort Hood caused immense suffering and grief, and justice must be served, but turning an execution into a public spectacle diminishes our common humanity.
STATEMENT FROM BISHOP GRUSS: The reported decision to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan is profoundly disturbing. While the crimes committed at Fort Hood caused immense suffering and grief, and justice must be served, but turning an execution into a public spectacle diminishes our common humanity.
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Bishop Gruss: ‘We never, ever journey alone’
During First Friday Mass on Oct. 2, Bishop Robert Gruss encouraged Catholics to recognize the personal care of God and to place greater trust in him, reflecting on the Church’s teaching about guardian angels.
During First Friday Mass on Oct. 2, Bishop Robert Gruss encouraged Catholics to recognize the personal care of God and to place greater trust in him, reflecting on the Church’s teaching about guardian angels.
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