The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

Leaders from BC and Tsilhqot’in governments are recommitting to reconciliation through work under the Nenqay Deni Accord.

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

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Today was the last day of vacation -- it's back to work tomorrow. GROAN! Fortunately, it was a pretty solid Sunday. Pookie's trainer offered her a free team training session for her birthday, so we took her up on it and enjoyed a surprisingly fun and energizing hour of ass-kicking and medicine ball tossing. Schnookie whipped up some more canning excellence. Then much TNG was enjoyed while Pookie grappled with what project to work on after finishing the binding on two quilts. Because it was Sunday, that meant pizza and wine! WOOO!!!

Sure, going back to work sucks, but at least it's only about 6 weeks until our next week off. Between now and then we have a lot of Doing on the docket. This morning we agreed to recommit to a Doing attitude, since we've both been pretty lazy all summer. Doers Who Do More Do four concerts in the next six weeks, and biking trips with friends, and pressing apple cider, and whatever other fun opportunities present themselves!

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

SAGINAW-On Tuesday, March 31, Catholics from around the 11 counties of the diocese celebrated the chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw. In his homily message, Bishop Cistone discussed how the baptized have committed themselves to follow Jesus and must recommit themselves every day to the Lord.

At the chrism Mass, the holy oils which will be used for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and Anointing of the Sick were blessed by the Most Rev. Joseph R. Cistone, Bishop of Saginaw, and distributed to representatives of the parish communities within the Diocese of Saginaw. The priests of the diocese concelebrated the Mass with Bishop Cistone and made a renewal of their priestly vows.

BC Premier John Horgan and Washington State Governor Jay Inslee met today for a bilateral meeting and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to act jointly to grow the region’s innovation economy, protect the environment and combat climate change, promote trade, and improve transportation connectivity.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2018PREM0126-001970

BC Premier John Horgan and Washington State Governor Jay Inslee met today for a bilateral meeting and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to act jointly to grow the region’s innovation economy, protect the environment and combat climate change, promote trade, and improve transportation connectivity.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/18234

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

BC Premier John Horgan and Washington State Governor Jay Inslee met today for a bilateral meeting and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to act jointly to grow the region’s innovation economy, protect the environment and combat climate change, promote trade, and improve transportation connectivity.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2018PREM0126-001970

BC Premier John Horgan and Washington State Governor Jay Inslee met today for a bilateral meeting and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to act jointly to grow the region’s innovation economy, protect the environment and combat climate change, promote trade, and improve transportation connectivity.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/18234

Summit attendees signed their names to recommit to our shared vision of educational equity.

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

BC Premier John Horgan and Washington State Governor Jay Inslee met today for a bilateral meeting and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to act jointly to grow the region’s innovation economy, protect the environment and combat climate change, promote trade, and improve transportation connectivity.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2018PREM0126-001970

A KAAMINO FAMILY TREE GROWS IN BUTUAN CITY

The Sweet Smell of Green Grass of Home

Brgy 27 Bayanihan Skyline Treetops, Moving Clouds Sunrises and Sunsets touching hands with Nature Garden

- Wilfredosrb/butuancity/philippines

Across the range of diverse experiences and traditions that have been written into our Nation's story, family has remained a steadfast and common foundation. Every day, families offer comfort and support to one another with enduring and unconditional love and they contribute to their communities and our country. During National Family Week, we uplift and honor the families that give so much to forge a brighter future for themselves and for America.... As we reminisce on warm memories and share in the joy and love family can provide, let us also pledge to lift up our loved ones and recommit to the family bonds that have strengthened the fabric of our Nation. ~Barack Obama, 2015 November 23rd, quoted from The White House Office of the Press Secretary

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

BC Premier John Horgan and Washington State Governor Jay Inslee met today for a bilateral meeting and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to act jointly to grow the region’s innovation economy, protect the environment and combat climate change, promote trade, and improve transportation connectivity.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/18234

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

BC Premier John Horgan and Washington State Governor Jay Inslee met today for a bilateral meeting and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to act jointly to grow the region’s innovation economy, protect the environment and combat climate change, promote trade, and improve transportation connectivity.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/18234

BC Premier John Horgan and Washington State Governor Jay Inslee met today for a bilateral meeting and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to act jointly to grow the region’s innovation economy, protect the environment and combat climate change, promote trade, and improve transportation connectivity.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/18234

FAO, WFP, IOM, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry commemorated the World Food Day on 19 October 2017 in the Stampriet, Hardap Region of Namibia. The event was attended by senior government officials, the Regional Council, UN staff, leaders and the inhabitants of Stampriet and nearby towns. The United Nations Resident Coordinator an acting FAO Representative Kiki Gbeho urged Namibians to recommit themselves to the war against poverty and delivered the message of the FAO Director General. Permanent Secretary, Percy Misika read a speech on behalf of the Agriculture Minister John Mutorwa noting the relevance of the 2017 theme.

Photo credit must be given: ©FAO. Editorial use only. Copyright ©FAO.

SAGINAW-On Tuesday, March 31, Catholics from around the 11 counties of the diocese celebrated the chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw. In his homily message, Bishop Cistone discussed how the baptized have committed themselves to follow Jesus and must recommit themselves every day to the Lord.

At the chrism Mass, the holy oils which will be used for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and Anointing of the Sick were blessed by the Most Rev. Joseph R. Cistone, Bishop of Saginaw, and distributed to representatives of the parish communities within the Diocese of Saginaw. The priests of the diocese concelebrated the Mass with Bishop Cistone and made a renewal of their priestly vows.

7{Fifty Two} Withdrawn

I made a decision last summer to reduce the distractions in my life until I get my life, work, business and finances sorted out. The main things I decided to step away from for a while were golf, snowboarding and dating. The first two were just becoming too much of a draw on my bank account, and the third... well it just wouldn't be fair for her. I don't have a lot of free time that I could commit to having a relationship. I just have major priorities that need to come first if I am ever going to make something of myself. You could consider me a workaholic, but there is an end game in motion, it won't be like this forever. I need to be doing certain things for the next year to get my life back on track and financially stable.

A month ago, I decided I could add one more thing to my plate. It won't spill over! Ha!! What the hell was I thinking?! I thought I could balance my heavy work load and a relationship if I told her upfront just how busy I was and what I was working towards and I needed someone who could either help me to my goals, or support what I was doing. I thought I found that person. What I ended up doing was stressing myself out even more and exhausting all my energy because I wanted to spend time with her and I wouldn't cut back my work, I would just cut back my sleep. I ended up just hurting her. I couldn't keep pretending that I could give her the kind of relationship that she deserved, the kind of life that she deserved.

I should have just stayed off in my little corner, kept my head down and stayed focused on what I needed to do. But I took a chance, and as much as I got hurt, it kills me to know how much I hurt her. Why am writing all this down? I don't know. Do I expect sympathy? HELL NO! I don't deserve it. This isn't meant to be a fishing expedition trying to make people feel sorry for me. I just needed to write it all down. I need to recommit to my goals, stay focused and withdraw from all the "fun" things in life. I know it isn't forever. I know that there is a reason everything that I have done or has happened to me is for a reason. I just want her to know that I am sorry.

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I should really clean my shoes up...

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

BC Premier John Horgan and Washington State Governor Jay Inslee met today for a bilateral meeting and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to act jointly to grow the region’s innovation economy, protect the environment and combat climate change, promote trade, and improve transportation connectivity.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/18234

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

SAGINAW-On Tuesday, March 31, Catholics from around the 11 counties of the diocese celebrated the chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw. In his homily message, Bishop Cistone discussed how the baptized have committed themselves to follow Jesus and must recommit themselves every day to the Lord.

At the chrism Mass, the holy oils which will be used for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and Anointing of the Sick were blessed by the Most Rev. Joseph R. Cistone, Bishop of Saginaw, and distributed to representatives of the parish communities within the Diocese of Saginaw. The priests of the diocese concelebrated the Mass with Bishop Cistone and made a renewal of their priestly vows.

By: Christina McClarren and Andrew Reago

All birds and all things wild are under threat, whether declared so, or not. Wild places for bird species to thrive is being increasingly encroached upon by development, pollution, human overpopulation and more. If the human species does not curb its appetite, there will soon be nothing left for the birds. They will exist no more. However, if we recommit ourselves to a passionate love affair with the wild, we may have a chance to declare in our local communities, through things like the community rights movement, that birds, water, land, trees, other species and more have rights, not just humans - and do what we can to give them back their rights, as the clock ticks. Wishing for a miracle never hurts, either. In the meantime, let yourself be enchanted - and enchant right back. May the birds leap from our photos into your heart, awakened by a beauty that is not superficial, but explodes from deep within the cosmos.

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

BC Premier John Horgan and Washington State Governor Jay Inslee met today for a bilateral meeting and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to act jointly to grow the region’s innovation economy, protect the environment and combat climate change, promote trade, and improve transportation connectivity.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2018PREM0126-001970

BC Premier John Horgan and Washington State Governor Jay Inslee met today for a bilateral meeting and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to act jointly to grow the region’s innovation economy, protect the environment and combat climate change, promote trade, and improve transportation connectivity.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/18234

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

SAGINAW-On Tuesday, March 31, Catholics from around the 11 counties of the diocese celebrated the chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw. In his homily message, Bishop Cistone discussed how the baptized have committed themselves to follow Jesus and must recommit themselves every day to the Lord.

At the chrism Mass, the holy oils which will be used for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and Anointing of the Sick were blessed by the Most Rev. Joseph R. Cistone, Bishop of Saginaw, and distributed to representatives of the parish communities within the Diocese of Saginaw. The priests of the diocese concelebrated the Mass with Bishop Cistone and made a renewal of their priestly vows.

Photo By: Christina McClarren and Andy Reago

All birds and all things wild are under threat, whether declared so, or not. Wild places for bird species to thrive is being increasingly encroached upon by development, pollution, human overpopulation and more. If the human species does not curb its appetite, there will soon be nothing left for the birds. They will exist no more. However, if we recommit ourselves to a passionate love affair with the wild, we may have a chance to declare in our local communities, through things like the community rights movement, that birds, water, land, trees, other species and more have rights, not just humans - and do what we can to give them back their rights, as the clock ticks. Wishing for a miracle never hurts, either. In the meantime, let yourself be enchanted - and enchant right back. May the birds leap from our photos into your heart, awakened by a beauty that is not superficial, but explodes from deep within the cosmos.

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

SAGINAW-On Tuesday, March 31, Catholics from around the 11 counties of the diocese celebrated the chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw. In his homily message, Bishop Cistone discussed how the baptized have committed themselves to follow Jesus and must recommit themselves every day to the Lord.

At the chrism Mass, the holy oils which will be used for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and Anointing of the Sick were blessed by the Most Rev. Joseph R. Cistone, Bishop of Saginaw, and distributed to representatives of the parish communities within the Diocese of Saginaw. The priests of the diocese concelebrated the Mass with Bishop Cistone and made a renewal of their priestly vows.

BC Premier John Horgan and Washington State Governor Jay Inslee met today for a bilateral meeting and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to act jointly to grow the region’s innovation economy, protect the environment and combat climate change, promote trade, and improve transportation connectivity.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/18234

Celebrated every year on 1st December, the World AIDS Day (WAD) is the moment of the year where millions of people come together across the globe to commemorate people who lost their lives to HIV, applaud progress made in responding to the epidemic and recommit to ending the epidemic. This year, The World AIDS Campaign's Global Steering Committee has selected the theme, “Hands up for HIV Prevention,” for 2016 WAD. This annual theme is about reducing new HIV infections, discrimination and AIDS related deaths to zero through equal access to HIV prevention, testing, treatment and care. The 2016 WAD is celebrated under the theme of “Get up all against HIV/AIDS - Still there”.

The theme was celebrated with Nkombo Island community members and youth.

The objective of the campaign were:

Empowering youth, with a focus on girls and young women, to prevent unwanted and early pregnancy, as one of the causes of new HIV infections.

To advocate for the availability of youth friendly services at the island.

To empower the community in general on prevention of HIV new infections, Gender Based Violence (GBV) and human trafficking.

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)

SAGINAW-On Tuesday, March 31, Catholics from around the 11 counties of the diocese celebrated the chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw. In his homily message, Bishop Cistone discussed how the baptized have committed themselves to follow Jesus and must recommit themselves every day to the Lord.

At the chrism Mass, the holy oils which will be used for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and Anointing of the Sick were blessed by the Most Rev. Joseph R. Cistone, Bishop of Saginaw, and distributed to representatives of the parish communities within the Diocese of Saginaw. The priests of the diocese concelebrated the Mass with Bishop Cistone and made a renewal of their priestly vows.

The Red Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Members of the Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, diocesan canon lawyers and local judges were in attendance.

Celebrated annually in the Catholic Church, the Red Mass is an opportunity for members of the legal profession to gather in prayer to recommit to the highest principles of their profession and prayerfully request guidance and strength for all who seek justice. During Mass the lawyers renewed the Lawyer’s Oath. (Photography by Dave Taylor)