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Bishop Robert Gruss of Saginaw processes from a Mass to the burial of the unclaimed remains of 175 people, at Calvary Cemetery in Kawkawlin, Mich., Nov. 2, 2019.

Saginaw diocese buries the forgotten dead on All Souls' Day

Nov 7, 2019

On Saturday Bishop Robert Gruss of Saginaw said a Mass of All Souls' Day for 175 people whose mortal remains... Read more

Bishop Robert D. Gruss. CNA file photo.

Former airline pilot appointed to lead diocese of Saginaw, MI

May 24, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Friday named Bishop Robert D. Gruss of Rapid City, South Dakota, the next bishop of the Diocese of... Read more

Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist.

At late bishop's request, Saginaw Catholics adore the Eucharist

Oct 29, 2018

Bishop Joseph Cistone of the Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan planned one final diocesan event before succumbing to lung cancer in... Read more

Bishop Joseph Cistone. Courtesy of the Diocese of Saginaw

Saginaw bishop dies after battle with lung cancer

Oct 16, 2018

Bishop Joseph Cistone died in his home Tuesday morning, the Diocese of Saginaw has reported.  Read more

Michigan diocese brings in retired judge for investigation, recommits to cooperation

Apr 24, 2018

A retired judge who will be overseeing the internal investigation of the sex abuse scandal in the Diocese of Saginaw... Read more

Bishop Joseph Cistone. Courtesy of the Diocese of Saginaw.

Police search Michigan bishop’s home, citing lack of cooperation in sex abuse investigation

Mar 22, 2018

By Mary Farrow

On Thursday, police in Saginaw, Michigan raided the home of Bishop Joseph Cistone, as well as the diocesan chancery and... Read more

Bishop Joseph Cistone. Courtesy of the Diocese of Saginaw.

Bishop of Saginaw asks for prayers following lung cancer diagnosis

Feb 2, 2018

Bishop Joseph Cistone of Saginaw, Michigan has asked for prayers and some leeway in his schedule following a recent lung... Read more