Throughout my life, the sacrament of reconciliation has been a consistent reminder of God’s enduring love for me. The sacrament is one of Jesus’ great gifts to us, so here are a few reminders to help us approach confession with a bit less trepidation: greatlakesbaycatholic.com/grow-disciple-…

As with the Eucharistic pilgrimage routes leading up to the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in 2024, Catholics joined together once again to take Christ’s Eucharistic Presence across the U.S. Read more: greatlakesbaycatholic.com/2025-eucharist…

The Call to Family, Community, and Participation carries forward the ideal of communion into society, which has implications for both the promotion of human dignity and the ability of persons to grow in community. Read more: greatlakesbaycatholic.com/theology-101-s…

St. Peter Claver provided as much healthy food as he was able, including a dose of fresh lemons to give tired bodies a burst of Vitamin C. Try this simple and delicious recipe to give your family an added boost of nutrition and a treat for the palette: greatlakesbaycatholic.com/culture-septem…

We’re excited to host you! And we’re especially excited to have several Diocesan priests interviewed by Marcus B. Peter throughout the day. Bishop Robert Gruss is expected to be on about 11:30 am.

We're wrapping up our morning broadcast from the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw with Bishop Robert Gruss. Thank you to everyone in the 1440 listening area and beyond who called in to make a pledge this morning! You can be next - give us a call at 877-288-1077. Diocese of Saginaw

This story has been reposted with the recipe included: Try this simple and delicious recipe to give your family an added boost of nutrition and a treat for the palette: greatlakesbaycatholic.com/culture-septem…

Inspired by the mission of the National Eucharistic Revival, this column presents an accessible catechesis on the Eucharist to help readers encounter Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and become his faithful witnesses in the world. Read more: greatlakesbaycatholic.com/catechesis-euc…

We are honored and blessed to partner in mission with Bishop Robert Gruss and the Diocese of Saginaw! Stay tuned to our Facebook and YouTube pages for Marcus B. Peter's full interview with Bishop Gruss, which we will post later today.

“I do not know the way. Lord, I want to discern your will in my life, but I don’t know how. Sometimes I am afraid to draw close to you because you may ask something of me that will come with a cost.” Read more: greatlakesbaycatholic.com/kindling-fire-…

In 1989, Mary played a key role in my “reversion,” when she gently nudged me to return to the practice of the Catholic Faith when I was drifting away. Read more: greatlakesbaycatholic.com/faith-matters-…

Why does your parish exist? Why does any parish in the Roman Catholic Church exist? The Church exists for one reason – to evangelize. Read more: greatlakesbaycatholic.com/bishop-septemb…

Emily learned what a relationship with Jesus looks like and how to lead others. When it came time to decide what to do after college—attend grad school or apply for FOCUS—the adventure of life as a missionary called to her. Read more: greatlakesbaycatholic.com/fired-and-miss…

Seven men were ordained by Bishop Robert Gruss to the permanent diaconate – the second largest group of deacons ordained in the Diocese’s history. The ordination took place on June 27, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Read more: greatlakesbaycatholic.com/permanent-deac…

The Church in the U.S. recognizes this week (Sept. 22-28) as #NationalMigrationWeek. Revisiting our Focus from earlier this year is one tangible way to engage in prayer and reflection on behalf of our brothers and sisters forced to flee their homes: micatholic.org/migration

Marriage within the Catholic Church is much more than a union between a man and a woman – it is a sacrament, with the same sanctity as any other sacrament. But couples who experience the Sacrament of Matrimony are not exempt from trials or issues. greatlakesbaycatholic.com/christs-missio…

Even when we know deep down we should want something or should have made a strong commitment to a particular outcome, we can struggle to consistently and faithfully pursue that goal. Read more: greatlakesbaycatholic.com/grow-disciple-…

The past two summers, the Diocese of Saginaw has partnered with the Catholic Youth Summer Camp, inviting more than 40 teens to discover the adventure of a life in Christ. During the day, camp is all about fun: high ropes courses, archery and tag. Read: greatlakesbaycatholic.com/teens-have-lif…

Once you have prayed this prayer, even if you struggle to unite the little moments of the day to the Lord, you can reunite yourself with your morning offering as you are able, and be at peace when you are not! Read more: greatlakesbaycatholic.com/whole-and-holy…

There’s nothing more comforting to know that as we go through life, we’ve got someone looking out for us. As you enjoy this month’s delicate yet sweet treat, may you soften into the knowledge that you are always under God’s watchful care! Read more: greatlakesbaycatholic.com/culture-octobe…