Sister Julie Gatza, one of the sweetest, down-to-earth women I have ever met, was honored in November by outgoing mayor Christopher Shannon. To learn more, click here. Sister Julie Gatza honored by Bay City mayor Sister Julie Gatza honored by Bay City mayor

The Diocese of Saginaw sent me to the National Catholic Youth Conference along with about 100 high schoolers to document their experience. The event featured musical performers, including For King and Country and Matt Maher, dynamic speakers and breakout sessions, Mass and other sacramental opportunities. Diocese of Saginaw high schoolers at National Catholic Youth Conference Diocese of Saginaw high schoolers at National Catholic Youth Conference Diocese of Saginaw high schoolers at National Catholic Youth Conference Diocese of Saginaw high schoolers at National Catholic Youth Conference Diocese of Saginaw high schoolers at National Catholic Youth Conference Holy Door opens in CathedralThe Most Rev. Joseph R. Cistone, Bishop of Saginaw, opened the Holy Door at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw on Sunday, Dec. 13. The door will remain open through the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy.