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Writings and Homilies by Bishop Robert Gruss (Text)

Perseverance, patience and the pandemic: Letting the Holy Spirit help us grow in joy and faith (Faith Saginaw Magazine article)

Bishop Gruss Homily November 2 2019 (All Souls Day)
Bishop Gruss Homily November 1 2019 (All Saints Day)
Bishop Gruss Homily October 24 2019 (Red Mass)
Bishop Gruss Homily September 1 2019
Bishop Gruss Homily July 28 2019
Bishop Gruss Installation Homily July 26 2019

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      • Formation
      • Hispanic Ministry
      • Grief Ministry
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      • Youth Ministry
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      • Catholic Community Foundation of Mid-Michigan
      • Catholic Family Service
      • Little Books
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    • Become Catholic
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    • Natural Family Planning
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    • Marriage Nullity
    • Compassionate Care
      • Grief Ministry
      • Pastoral Care Ministry
    • Life Issues
      • Financial Assistance for Expecting & New Parents
      • Healing after Abortion
      • March for Life
      • Pregnant? Need Help?
      • Special Needs Ministries
      • Assisted Suicide
      • Death Penalty
  • Protecting Children
    • Safe Environment Training
    • Communications Policy
    • Standards of Ministerial Behavior
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    • Review Board
    • Prayer for Healing
    • Resources regarding the Church Sex Abuse Crisis
    • Names of Clergy Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Minor
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