Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Saginaw

08/28/2026

More "First" First Day of School" photos from this week!

Check out the excitement and smiles at Auburn Area Catholic School on Tuesday, Aug. 25. As a new year begins for all of our school communities, let's continue to pray for a year filled with learning, kindness and God's blessings for every student, family and staff member.

SEE MORE PHOTOS: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD3hMi

MESSAGE FROM BISHOP GRUSS: https://greatlakesbaycatholicschools.com/news/welcome-back-for-another-school-year

08/26/2026

Students and parents were all smiles for the first day of school at Saint Brigid Catholic School in Midland on Aug. 24. As students across the Diocese of Saginaw return to the classroom, please join us in praying for God to bless our school communities with a wonderful year of faith, friendship and fun.

SEE ALL 63 photos in our gallery: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD3fbC

08/21/2026

Happy "First" First Day of School! The first school in our Diocese to begin the 2026-27 academic year, Sacred Heart Academy in Mt. Pleasant welcomed students back on Aug. 19. As a new year begins, join us in praying for a year filled with learning, kindness and God's blessings for every student, family and staff member.

See all 64 photos from our gallery here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2Tf9

08/09/2026

It’s National Book Lovers Day! What is the best book you read this summer?
What is your favorite book ever?

07/29/2026

Listen to Bishop Andrew Cozzens from the Diocese of Crookston, Minnesota share about the importance of Catholic education at a recent ICLE conference:

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1512823110542710

07/24/2026

Limited spots remain at our Catholic schools in the Diocese of Saginaw! Find a school near you and discover the

+ Faith-filled enviornment
+ Small class sizes
+ Consistent high achievement and high growth scores on standardized tests
+ Weekly Mass, daily prayer and faith formation

Find a school near you at www.greatlakesbaycatholicschools.com/schoolfinder

07/21/2026

The lessons you teach today become the foundation for who they become tomorrow. Come leave a lasting impression.
Explore opportunities: https://greatlakesbaycatholicschools.com/employment

07/20/2026

From Saint Brigid Catholic School: Four of our staff members just returned home from the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE) National Conference in Columbus, Ohio.
We have been fortunate to have partnered with ICLE for the past three years as we begin our renewal of Catholic education at St. Brigid—one that forms students academically, spiritually, and morally while fostering a love of truth, goodness, and beauty.
Over the past few days, our staff have spent time learning from outstanding speakers, sharing ideas with other Catholic educators, and bringing back new inspiration for the coming school year. We're thankful for the opportunity to continue growing so we can provide the very best for our students.
Bishop Cozzens from Minnesota gives a good testimonial of the importance of Catholic education here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1512823110542710

Four of our staff members just returned home from the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE) National Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

We have been fortunate to have partnered with ICLE for the past three years as we begin our renewal of Catholic education at St. Brigid—one that forms students academically, spiritually, and morally while fostering a love of truth, goodness, and beauty.

Over the past few days, our staff have spent time learning from outstanding speakers, sharing ideas with other Catholic educators, and bringing back new inspiration for the coming school year. We're thankful for the opportunity to continue growing so we can provide the very best for our students.

Bishop Cozzens from Minnesota gives a good testimonial of the importance of Catholic education here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1512823110542710

07/17/2026

ICYMI: The NWEA Map testing provides our Catholic schools with valuable data about each student’s achievement and growth throughout the year. These tests also provide the Office of Catholic Schools with encouraging stats:
- Above average median achievement
- Above average median growth
That means that on average, students who attend our schools have higher academic scores and grow in skills and knowledge more throughout the year than the majority of students nationwide.
Want to discover how a Catholic school education can make a difference for your child or grandchild? Visit GreatLakesBayCatholicSchools.com to start your journey.

07/14/2026

Still looking for that perfect fit for your child or grandchild? Check out one of our Catholic schools!
- Our elementary schools on average consistently outperform Michigan public school averages in standardized testing.
- Small class sizes — frequently less than 20 — ensure each child gets the support he or she needs to thrive.
- Through daily prayer, weekly Mass, frequent community service and other opportunities, students are formed in virtue and faith.
- Each of our schools offers financial assistance in some capacity.

Find a school near you, linked below!