The Traditional Latin Mass in the Diocese of Saginaw was set to end on June 13 due to Traditionis Custodes.
SAGINAW, Michigan (LifeSiteNews) — The bishop of Saginaw, Michigan, is allowing the Traditional Latin Mass in his diocese to continue for the time being after permission for it was set to expire on June 13 due to Pope Francis’ Traditionis Custodes.
A Saginaw parishioner wrote on Facebook Wednesday morning, “Thanks be to God our wonderful Shepherd Bishop Gruss has said the Latin Mass can continue at Holy Family in Saginaw every Sunday at 3pm!” That post has since been removed from Facebook.
A priest known to LifeSiteNews has confirmed that the Latin Mass has been allowed to continue for now on Sundays at 3 p.m. at Holy Family Church in Saginaw, the only TLM offered by the diocese. Another TLM within the boundaries of the diocese, but not affiliated with it, is offered at 3 p.m. on Sundays in Bay City by the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX).
The Saginaw Latin Mass Association previously shared in a Facebook message that Bishop Robert D. Gruss had “granted a dispensation for the Traditional Latin Mass to be offered at Holy Family until June 13, 2025,” and that he was “considering” asking for an extension.
John Gonzalez, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Saginaw, confirmed to LifeSiteNews that Gruss has written to the Holy See regarding an extension of his diocese's TLM, and is allowing it to continue as he waits to hear back.
This story is developing.
Editor's note: this article was updated June 12, 2025.
