Lay Ecclesial Ministry Seminar Auditing Opportunities

Date: Varies (see listing below)

Time: Check-in begins at 6:00 p.m., with seminars beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Saturday seminar begins at 8:30 a.m., in the Chapel.

Location: Center for Ministry

Cost: $40 for commuters or $75 for overnight lodgers ($115 for married couples). Breakfast and lunch is provided. Please note that overnight lodging will be on a first-come-first-served basis.

Instructions: If you would like to audit any of the Lay Ecclesial Ministry seminars during the 2026-2027 formation year, please complete the registration below. Please note: you can only select one seminar per weekend, as they run simultaneously.

Registration Deadline: The Tuesday prior to each seminar weekend.

Click here to view our Cancellation, Refund, & No-Show Policy.

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1. Name: (Required.)

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2. Please enter mailing address: (Required.)

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4. Email: (Required.)

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5. Which seminar(s) do you plan to audit? (Required.)

October 9 & 10, 2026; Introduction to the Bible (Fr. José Cabrera)

October 9 & 10, 2026; Sacraments & Liturgy, part 2 (Deacon Todd Lovas)

November 6-7, 2026; Introduction to the Old Testament (Fr. José Cabrera)

November 6-7, 2026; Sacraments & Liturgy, part 3 (Deacon Todd Lovas)

December 4-5, 2026; Christian Anthropology (Fr. Andy LaFramboise)

January 8-9, 2027, Church History (Hank Messing)

February 5-6, 2027; Ecclesiology (Fr. Andy Booms & Dr. Dan Osborn)

March 5-6, 2027; Introduction to the New Testament (Fr. José Cabrera)

April 2-3, 2027; Trinity, Faith & Reason (Dr. Dan Osborn)

April 2-3, 2027; Mission of the Laity (John Fontana)

April 10, 2027; Evangelization (Don Buchalski)

April 23-24, 2027; Christian Spirituality (Bishop Robert Gruss)

April 23-24, 2027; Ministry & Choiceless Events (Linda Milco)

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6. Dietary Restrictions (please check all that apply):

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Nut Free

Vegetarian

Other (please specify)

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7. For those who would like to list an emergency contact name and number, please do so below:

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8. Please select the type of registration below: (Required.)

Commuting

Overnight Lodging

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To pay with credit or debit card, call Amy Dore at 989.797.6654.

To pay by check, make it payable to Catholic Diocese of Saginaw, and mail to 5800 Weiss St, Saginaw, MI 48603, Attn: Amy Dore

Lay Ecclesial Ministry Seminar Auditing Opportunities

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* 1. Name: (Required.)

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* 2. Please enter mailing address: (Required.)

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* 3. Phone Number: (Required.)

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* 4. Email: (Required.)

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* 5. Which seminar(s) do you plan to audit? (Required.)

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* 6. Dietary Restrictions (please check all that apply):

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* 7. For those who would like to list an emergency contact name and number, please do so below:

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* 8. Please select the type of registration below: (Required.)

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* 9. Select a payment option: (Required.)

1. Name: (Required.)

2. Please enter mailing address: (Required.)

3. Phone Number: (Required.)

4. Email: (Required.)

5. Which seminar(s) do you plan to audit? (Required.)

6. Dietary Restrictions (please check all that apply):

7. For those who would like to list an emergency contact name and number, please do so below:

8. Please select the type of registration below: (Required.)

9. Select a payment option: (Required.)