Catholic Diocese of Saginaw Podcast

Led by Fr. Stephen Blaxton, Pastor Holy Family Parish, Sandusky, with Suzanne Guttowsky, Jake and Liz Huysentruyt, Andrew and Sarah Waligorski, Joan Dwyer, and Fred Mroczek from Holy Family Parish This series of Rosary recordings is part of "Witness to Life", a 9-day virtual retreat from January 21-29.  Learn more here. The Rosary prayers are  led by local clergy and lay people such as s...

Led by Fr. Nate Harburg, Pastor Good Shepherd Parish of Ubly, with The Good Shepherd Rosary Group This series of Rosary recordings is part of "Witness to Life", a 9-day virtual retreat from January 21-29.  Learn more here. The Rosary prayers are  led by local clergy and lay people such as seminarian Matthew Gembrowski and seminarian classmates, Sister Esther Mary Nickel, RSM and fellow r...

Summary: “We cannot love the child and not love the mother.”  Do we see a difference in the dignity of life between the mother and child?   This podcast is part of a 9-day virtual retreat for all to gather in prayer as we stand to protect the Sanctity of Life! Speakers:  Fr. Peter Gaspeny, Pastor of Holy Spirit Parish, Shields  Lori Drake, Director of LifeClinic Community Resources, Midland, Sagin...

Jesus heard the cries for recognition from people with disabilities more than 2000 years ago and He calls to us today to embrace our responsibility to our own brothers and sisters with disabilities. How do we fall short in recognizing the dignity of the person with a disability? What can we do to intentionally open our eyes to see another person as a child of God?  Speakers: Fr. Marc Hopps, Paroch...

Our response to the sick, the elderly and the dying is a witness to the world of their inherent dignity as persons created by God. How do we as a church value and respect their lives? How do we as a society care for and love those nearing the end of their life?  Speakers:  Fr. Bill Rutkowski, Vicar General, Pastor of Christ the Good Shepherd in Saginaw and St. John Paul ll in Carrollton  Hank Mess...

Through stories and conversations, difficult questions and struggles that surface as we care for our loved ones during their suffering and at the end of life are addressed.  What does compassionate care look like? What are the ethical questions of assisted suicide? How do we preserve the dignity of the person as they die? Speakers:  Fr. Bob Byrne, Senior Priest and Moral Theology Instructor, Dioce...

In this message to the young people of our Diocese, Bishop Gruss shared about the call to holiness, about how the saints lived happy and holy lives despite their struggles and how their inspiration and prayers can help us today...

 During his interview on Ave Maria Radio today, Father Adam Maher encouraged listeners to invite Jesus into the little and big things of life and to “sanctify the secular” by sharing Christ with others. Father Adam also shared his excitement about the upcoming online event “Witness,” and his hope that people who participate will be inspired by the Saints and understand how God calls each believer...

On Sunday, Nov. 1, we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints followed by the Commemoration of All Souls on Nov. 2. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, Father Jose Cabrera, Father Andy Booms, Deacon Stanley Kuczynski, Larry Rodarte, Lori Becker, Peg McEvoy and Mark Graveline all took part in an online presentation entitled "Why do Catholics Celebrate All Souls' Day?" The presenters discussed ways to...

Today, Sister Yvonne Mary Loucks, RSM, who serves as a Religious Sister of Mercy of Alma Michigan, was interviewed on Ave Maria Radio. Sister Yvonne Mary shared how years ago, she received a call to inform her she would be assigned to Rome where she served in the Vatican Secretary of State during the pontificate of St. Pope John Paul II. Sister Yvonne describes her first meeting with St. John Paul...

Bishop Gruss discusses stewardship. He and Diocese staff share how the appeal supports a wide variety of ministries to the faithful, while engaging in the work of evangelization. Learn more or donate now

EXPERIENCE MORE HOMILIES AND PRESENTATIONS BY BISHOP ROBERT GRUSS  at the Diocese of Saginaw's website. 

In October, we celebrate Respect Life Month. In this message, Bishop Gruss calls the faithful to defend life, reflect on the dignity of the person and more. Below are a few excerpts from his reflection: "As Catholics, we believe that every human person is made in the image and likeness of God. Every human life is therefore sacred and inviolable and should be protected and cherished from conce...

In his homily during Holy Hour at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption on Thursday September 24 - which was a National Day of Prayer and Fasting for God’s mercy and healing - Bishop Gruss began by describing the current condition of the country.  “Our country is in chaos right now,” Bishop Gruss said. “Divisions run deep. Division is all across our lands. Very sadly, death and destruction have...

On Sunday Sept. 20, we celebrated Catechetical Sunday. In Bishop Gruss’ message to both Catechists and all of the faithful, Bishop Gruss addresses the role of parents, catechists, reflects on his own experiences and more. Below are few excerpts from his reflection:“In my own history, it was only when I began to take my faith seriously, and found myself in a parish bible study, did my relationship...

In his homily message, Thursday, August 20, Bishop Robert Gruss shared his insights regarding our society and world and how far we have strayed from God. He suggested that perhaps the chaos of our world today is because we have pushed God out. “He has been rejected,” Bishop Gruss said. “We as a nation, by our words and actions, have been increasingly asking God to leave us alone so we can go our o...

In this extensive interview by WSGW 's Art Lewis, Bishop Gruss discusses his first year as the Bishop of Saginaw, the state of the Catholic Church and much more.  This interview took place on Aug. 11.

BIshop Gruss discusses prayer, healing and the need for conversion amidst division and the influence of the Evil One. This interview took place on Aug. 5 on Ave Maria Radio. 

The Genesis Method is a simple, relational method for evangelizing. This workshop shares how to use the Genesis Method in daily life. This episode is part of a workshop that took place on Feb. 15 in Saginaw.  The Genesis Mission is an effective approach to personal growth and sharing your faith in daily life. It works in a very simple and practical way that is uniquely adaptable to every baptized...