It was an extremely difficult letter to write.Bishop Robert Gruss recently shared a story about forgiveness and the letter he wrote to his father decades ago. He told the story after First Friday Mass at the Cathedral on April 5."It all surface

Coordinator of evangelization: Synod has reminded us of the importance of listening and prayer

16 days ago 51m 17s

On Friday, March 1, faithful gathered at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption for the monthly First Friday gathering. Don Buchalski, coordinator of evangelization for the Diocese of Saginaw gave a presentation about the Synod of Bishops, foc

Bishop Gruss' Easter Message 2024

19 days ago 2m 44s

Bishop Gruss discusses the absolute primacy of prayer - Part six of six mission values that send us out carrying the Gospel into the world

27 days ago 8m 55s

Bishop Gruss: We must be docile to the Holy Spirit

Mar 15th, 2024 7m 25s

Part five of six mission values that send us out carrying the Gospel into the worldBeing docile to the Holy Spirit is the only way we can accomplish the works of God and the mission of Jesus. We are to use His grace and do His works for His glo

Bishop Gruss: We must be authentically human

Mar 8th, 2024 7m 46s

To be authentically human means we are not afraid to be vulnerable. We are in touch with our humanity and are honest about who we are and what we stand for. We are vulnerable when we put ourselves out there beyond what is safe, familiar, and c

Synod has reminded us of the importance of listening and prayer as a way of being Church

Mar 4th, 2024 51m 17s

On Friday, March 1, faithful gathered at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption for the monthly First Friday gathering. Don Buchalski, Coordinator of Evangelization for the Diocese of Saginaw gave a presentation about the Synod of Bishops, foc

Bishop Gruss: Do you have unshakeable confidence in the Lordship of Jesus?

Mar 3rd, 2024 12m 14s

Do you have unshakeable confidence in the Lordship of Jesus?Do we have unshakeable confidence in the person who desires to bring healing, love and mercy to the world and who came to earth to rescue us from sin and death, the Evil One and his mi

Bishop Gruss: God has set us apart for his work (Part 2 of 6 about mission values)

Feb 23rd, 2024 7m 12s

God wants his world back. In light of this, let me share with you three fundamental convictions – the world is crying, the Church is crying, and you are not alive by chance, you were born for this time.Let me ask you. Do you believe that God

Bishop Gruss: Be ambitious for God and his kingdom! (Part 1 of 6 mission values)

Feb 16th, 2024 6m 29s

Bishop Gruss: Thanks for joining me on this journey through our “Mission Values.” As I mentioned in the last session, these mission values bring clarity to how we are to behave as Catholic individuals and as a Church sent on mission.In these si

Bishop Gruss' presentation about indulgences- First Friday February 2024

Feb 16th, 2024 48m 16s

Bishop Gruss: We must become a Church with the same apostolic zeal as the disciples of the first century!

Feb 9th, 2024 4m 13s

As Ash Wednesday approaches, Bishop Gruss will share with the people of the Diocese of Saginaw six mission values that send us out carrying the Gospel into the world."When these values come alive in us, they lead us to conversion and a deeper l

Hiding Place – Part 2: Why Be Pro-Life?

Jan 17th, 2024 8m 49s

This podcast is part of a series, Hiding Place, produced for the 2024 March for Life trip to Washington DC. Anyone interested in pro-life ministry can learn from this series. Audrey unpacks the issue of abortion and makes the case to be Pro-Lif

Hiding Place – Part 3: Abortion Breaks Everything It Touches

Jan 17th, 2024 12m 42s

This podcast is part of a series, Hiding Place, produced for the 2024 March for Life trip to Washington DC. Anyone interested in pro-life ministry can learn from this series. Audrey lays bare the horrifying reality of abortion. ***Disclaimer***

Hiding Place – Part 5: What Should I Do Now?

Jan 17th, 2024 7m 37s

Hiding Place – Part 4: The Pro-Life Movement & Social Reforms of the Past

Jan 17th, 2024 8m 37s

Hiding Place – Part 1: A Life Pro-Life

Jan 17th, 2024 10m 39s

This podcast is part of a series, Hiding Place, produced for the 2024 March for Life trip to Washington DC. Anyone interested in pro-life ministry can learn from this series. Taylor introduces Audrey, who shares her story of finding her passion