St. Catherine of Siena Parish

St. Catherine of Siena Parish St. Catherine of Siena is a large Catholic Parish in Portage, Michigan. We are called to honor the Lord by serving each other in hope.

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 pm
(also live-streamed at https://www.stcatherinesiena.org/mass)

Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 am; 5:00 pm

Daily Mass
Monday - Saturday @ 9:15 am in Trinity Chapel

Confessions on Saturdays from 11 am until 12 pm in Trinity Chapel and the GLP Room.

06/08/2026

Please enjoy this song, “Freedom is Coming,” by our choir as a celebration of the first week of summer vacation! Congratulations to all those who graduated this year!

Dear Parishioners, Pope Leo released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on preserving the human person in the ag...
06/06/2026

Dear Parishioners,

Pope Leo released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on preserving the human person in the age of artificial intelligence on May 25th. Our Holy Father took the name of Leo as he wanted to continue in the traditional of his namesake, Pope Leo XIII who wrote a social teaching on the dignity of labor one hundred and thirty-five years ago. If you are not familiar with what an encyclical is all about, it is a teaching document that a pope issues to help the world think about important social issues and other matters of faith. In his first year as our Holy Father, there were a number of times that he has spoken and cautioned the world about the use of artificial intelligence. I wanted to highlight a few points that the Holy Father made in his encyclical. Pope Leo expressed concern about how emerging A.I. tools may take away many routine tasks and jobs. You may have noticed in the past few months in our own areas in Michigan where companies are laying off workers as their jobs have been replaced by the use of A.I. As we see this happening, Pope Leo called for protection and retraining for workers whose jobs are threatened. Another point that he makes is that we have also seen with A.I. how fake information is generated online. He asks that we protect children from this type of misinformation. Another point that he makes is to ask for safeguards that ensure humans remain responsible for all decisions regarding the use of weapons.

I realize that I don’t have enough space to truly do justice to his encyclical. I do encourage you to find a copy of this and spend some time reading this important social teaching as we all can see the influence that A.I now has on our daily lives. Perhaps this means in the future that we might even need to have some discussions so we can see how A.I. impacts our life and our culture.

This weekend, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The gift of our Lord’s Body and Blood in the Eucharist truly helps us to live our faith to the fullest. After the 11 AM Mass this Sunday, we will be having a short Eucharistic procession on the Church grounds. Please feel free to join us for this time of Eucharistic devotion and prayer.

Thanks for reading!

Fr. Mark

Are you a caregiver for someone with a disability? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed? Caregiver Connection is a monthly ...
06/05/2026

Are you a caregiver for someone with a disability? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed? Caregiver Connection is a monthly Zoom gathering for those caring for a loved one with a disability. Experience community, support, and faith sharing by joining us on Sunday, June 7th, at 1:00 - 2:00 PM.

To register, go to diokzoo.org/personswithdisabilities or contact Veronica Rodriguez whose contact is found at diokzoo.org!

Registration for VBS closes on June 14th or sooner if spaces fill up! Don't wait to sign your kids up. Preschool and Pre...
06/04/2026

Registration for VBS closes on June 14th or sooner if spaces fill up! Don't wait to sign your kids up. Preschool and Pre-K are already filled up but there are still spots in other age groups. We look forward to an incredible VBS this year where kids discover the character of God in Rainforest Falls!

If you're interested in volunteering, we are still in need of people that feel called to help children grow in their faith. For more information, visit: https://stcatherinesiena.org/vbs 😄

The Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession is a public Catholic tradition where the consecrated Host is carried in a Mons...
06/02/2026

The Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession is a public Catholic tradition where the consecrated Host is carried in a Monstrance through streets and fields. The Devotion originated in the 13th century to publicly profess the Chruch's faith in the real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

Everyone is invited to attend the Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday, June 7th after the 11 AM Mass and is expected to last around 30 minutes. Fr. Joseph will process the Monstrance, with consecrated host, outside to the front lawn of the church for a prayer invocation and return to the main altar for a closing benediction.

This is the first Eucharistic procession at St. Catherine of Siena in many years!

Join the congregation as we take the presence of the Lord to our Portage community. We are seeking volunteers to help usher the congregation and control traffic. Please contact John Byrnes at (269) 779-3669.

“I was in prison and you visited me.” — Matthew 25:36You’re invited to join us for a Catholic Jail Ministry Information ...
06/02/2026

“I was in prison and you visited me.” — Matthew 25:36

You’re invited to join us for a Catholic Jail Ministry Information Session, Friday, June 5th at 10 AM–12 PM in St. Joseph Church Bennett Building Room 17 (936 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001)

Learn about serving in the Kalamazoo County Jail Ministry. Volunteers visit twice a month on Fridays (1–3 PM) offering: • Bible study • Cell visits • Reconciliation arrangements • Centering Prayer (coming soon)

Qualifications: Practicing Catholic • Compassionate attitude • Friday availability • Willingness to share the faith. Safe & established: 40 years with no issues.
Unable to attend but interested? Please email: [email protected]

Join us on Friday, June 5th at 2:30 PM in the Trinity Chapel for First Friday Adoration. Take time to adore Jesus during...
06/01/2026

Join us on Friday, June 5th at 2:30 PM in the Trinity Chapel for First Friday Adoration. Take time to adore Jesus during this special late afternoon and early evening opportunity, as we honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus on First Friday. All parishioners are invited to come and spend time in prayer and reflection on this important day of devotion. For more information, contact Deacon Brian. His contact can be found on our website at: https://stcatherinesiena.org/clergy

NOTE: The time is at 2:30 PM this week instead of the usual 3:00 PM!

Address

1150 W. Centre Avenue
Portage, MI
49024

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+12693275165

Website

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