SAGINAW (MI)
MIlive.com

October 16, 2018

By Cole Waterman

Months after announcing his cancer diagnosis, Saginaw Diocese Bishop Joseph R. Cistone has died at age 69.

Erin Looby Carlson, director of communications for the Diocese, confirmed Cistone’s death to MLive.

A statement on the Diocese’s website states Cistone died at his home during the night of Monday, Oct. 15. He had been scheduled for a medical procedure on Tuesday to relieve symptoms of his lung cancer.

“Please pray for the repose of his soul, for his family and friends, and for all of the Faithful of the Diocese of Saginaw,” the statement reads.