| In 1985 Blessed John Paul II designated Palm Sunday as World Youth Day. While each year World Youth Day is celebrated in local dioceses, an international event is held every two to three years . ... |
| On Thursday, April 18, the Diocese of Gaylord hosted the second Regional Catechism Bee for sixth graders representing our Catholic Schools and once again the level of accomplishment was extremely ... |
| Two beloved priests of the Diocese of Gaylord passed away in recent days. Fr. Richard Seifferly passed away peacefully April 24 as he was making the journey from his winter residence in Florida ... |
| Since 1998, the national collection for Catholic Home Missions has been a powerful expression of stewardship and our Catholic communion. Catholics from parishes across the United States give ... |
| April was first declared “Child Abuse Prevention Month” by Presidential proclamation in 1985. Since then, organizations throughout the country have used this special time each year to acknowledge ... |
| All women are invited to participate in the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s Annual Spring Convention to be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Gaylord. In his ... |
| As this Year of Faith continues, the Diocese of Gaylord is hosting a one-day retreat especially for young adults. Hearts on Fire is designed for young adults ages 18-39, single or married, to ... |
| A federal judge in Ohio dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Michigan Catholic Conference (MCC) and the Franciscan University of Steubenville against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' ... |
| Everyone is invited to support Catholic Radio in Northern Michigan by attending one of the Baraga Broadcasting Spring Benefit dinners. In its fifth year, the Spring Benefit Dinner highlights how ... |
| Each year on the fourth weekend of Lent, the Catholic Relief Services Collection is taken up in most dioceses across the country. In the Diocese of Gaylord, instead of a special collection, a ... |
| Reverend Richard Thomas Sitar entered eternal life on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the age of 86. Father Sitar was born January 31, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to Rudolph and Stella (Gaska) ... |
| The “Totus Tuus” Mother & Daughter Retreat for young women in grades 8-12 and their mothers is scheduled for March 23 & 24, 2013 at the Augustine Retreat Center in Conway. Hosted byJP II ... |
| All men are invited to attend the annual Diocese of Gaylord Men’s Conference on Saturday, March 2, from 9 am to 4 pm at St. Francis High School in Traverse City. This year’s conference, “Be a Man ... |
| With a new name, a refreshed design, and numerous new resources created to enrich the experience of Lent, CRS Rice Bowl offers meaningful ways for Catholics to embrace Lent this year. By ... |
| Throughout the Year of Faith, the Diocese of Gaylord will be hosting a series of monthly sessions in each vicariate exploring the four pillars of the Catechism. Titled "Catechism of the ... |
| By Fr. Peter WigtonParochial VicarSt. Mary Cathedral, Gaylord; St. Thomas Aquinas, Elmira; Holy Redeemer, Vanderbilt.I am excited to have the wonderful privilege of leading a diocesan group of ... |
| After nearly a year of renovation and restoration work, the sisters of Traverse City’s tiny Infant Jesus of Prague monastery will once again be able to worship in their beloved chapel.Bishop ... |
| By Charles H. TaylorSuperintendent of Catholic Schools Diocese of Gaylord I recently read an article in the New York Times titled, “Catholic Education, in Need of Salvation.” The authors of the ... |
| The third annual Vocations Awareness and Recognition Awards Dinner was held Saturday, January 12 at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord. Planned by the Vocations Advisory Committee, the event marked ... |
| Bill Donaghy, known for his national scholarship on the Blessed John Paul II’s landmark work Theology of the Body, will speak at St. Francis High School in Traverse City, MI on Saturday, January ... |
| On Saturday, January 12, 2013, Bishop Bernard A. Hebda will ordain seminarians Chet L. Collins to the priesthood for the Diocese of Gaylord. The Eucharistic Liturgy and Rite of Ordination will ... |
| High school boys (grades 9-12) from across the diocese are invited to the annual St. Andrew Task Force Retreat to be held at St. Mary Cathedral School in Gaylord January 11-13, 2012. In this ... |
| “Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing….” For nearly 300 years, those words from the popular carol, “O Come All Ye Faithful” have filled homes and Churches as Christians around the world ... |
| As we celebrate the Christmas season, everyone is invited to two special choral concerts featuring seminarian Nicholas Cooper. O Holy Night: A Christmas Concert will take place on Thursday, ... |
| Bishop Bernard A. Hebda is pleased to announce the Diocese has reestablished a Family Life/Respect Life office and that Marie Hahnenberg and Seth Peters have joined the diocesan staff to ... |
| The Diocese of Gaylord has bid farewell to Michael Ernest Steffel, who passed away on November 27, 2012, in Gaylord. Steffel, 65, joined the diocesan staff in 1981 and spent most of his career ... |
| The 25th annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious will be taken up December 8-9, 2012, in parishes across the country, including the Diocese of Gaylord. The parish-based appeal is ... |
| October 21 marked a special day for the Roman Catholic Church and, in particular, Catholic Native Americans as Kateri Tekakwitha was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in a special ceremony in Rome. ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney dearly loved the people of the Diocese of Gaylord, the 21-county region of northern Lower Michigan that he led for twenty years; and the people loved him in return. On ... |
| The Diocese of Gaylord has been blessed with three new seminarians, raising the total number of seminarians to 13 this year. Peter Freundl, George Buchey, and Christopher Nowak began their ... |
| A letter from Bishop Hebda for World Mission Sunday, 2012:Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In recent years, you, the Faithful of the Diocese of Gaylord, have repeatedly earned distinction for ... |
| Mrs. Geralyn Kohler recently received her certification as a Catechetical Leader through the Diocese of Gaylord’s Center for Catholic Studies. She serves as Director/Coordinator of 6th -12th ... |
| The Diocese of Gaylord will be sending a delegation to our sister Diocese of Matagalpa, Nicaragua between February 05, 2013 and February 15, 2013. The primary purpose of this trip will be to ... |
| This month, parishes throughout the Diocese of Gaylord are holding a special collection specifically to fund seminarian education costs. This fall the diocese will have thirteen seminarians ... |
| Bishop Bernard A. Hebda recently spent three days at Holy Cross Parish on Beaver Island, covering for the Administrator, Rev. Joseph Blasko, who was away for a few days of well-deserved vacation. ... |
| On Monday, August 6, the Feast of the Transfiguration, Bishop Bernard A. Hebda ordained Matthew Anthony Furgiuele to the Order of Deacon for the Diocese of Gaylord at Holy Childhood of Jesus ... |
| On Sunday, June 24th, the parishioners of St. Bernard’s in Alpena rejoiced as one of their own returned to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Family and friends ... |
| The Mystical Rose, Daughters of Faith Summer Outing will be held on Saturday, August 11at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord at 11 a.m. The event will kick off with a special Mass and will include ... |
| OFFICIAL DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS The Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, announces the following appointments: Effective June 17, 2012 Rev. Gerard Hunko has been named ... |
| In April, the Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a document titled, “Our First, Most Cherished Freedom,” outlining the bishops’ ... |
| Over the past several months, Bishop Bernard A. Hebda and the directors of the various diocesan offices have been participating in a strategic planning process with the ultimate goal being to ... |
| “Laugh for the health of it!” was the message that Sr. Susanne Tracy, OP, shared with the 135 attendees of the 40th annual Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) convention in Gaylord on May ... |
| Leah Darrow, former contestant on America’s Next Top Model, spoke to hundreds of youth across the Diocese of Gaylord at the end of April. Leah made presentations in Traverse City, Onaway, ... |
| Young Catholics from throughout Michigan will gather at Lake Ann Camp (just west of Traverse City) for a special weekend of faith-filled fun specifically geared for young adults ages 18-39. ... |
| In March, thirty participants from the Diocese of Gaylord attended the Mystical Rose Mother and Daughter Retreat at the Augustine Center in Conway. The experience allowed mothers and their teen ... |
| On Saturday, April 28, 2012, Bishop Bernard A. Hebda ordained seminarians Chet Collins and Bryan Medlin to the Transitional Diaconate for the Diocese of Gaylord at St. Mary Cathedral. A deacon is ... |
| The U.S. bishops have issued a call to action to defend religious liberty and urged laity to work to protect the First Freedom of the Bill of Rights. They outlined their position in “Our First, ... |
| Matthew Cowan, from the Diocese of Gaylord, was one of 55 seminarians of the Pontifical North American College instituted to the Ministry of Acolyte during the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist ... |
The Diocese of Gaylord is one of 83 dioceses throughout the country that receives funding from Catholic Home Missions and it is featured in the spring issue of “Neighbors,” their quarterly ... |
| Last year the Diocese of Gaylord was recognized as a mission diocese by Catholic Extension. As many know, the mission of Catholic Extension is to strengthen the Church's presence and mission in ... |
| Leah Darrow, former contestant on America’s Next Top Model now turned international chastity/modesty speaker from Catholic Answers, will be in Northern Michigan April 26-28, 2012. She will be ... |
| Pope Benedict XVI has bestowed Papal Honors on six priests of the Diocese of Gaylord. Rev. James A. Suchocki, Rev. Raymond C. Mulka, Rev. James L. Brucksch, Rev. Edwin A. Thome and Rev. Francis ... |
| Applications for the Christian Leadership Institute (CLI) are now available. The program runs from Sunday to Friday (June 17-June 22, 2012), and will be held at the Lake Louise Camp in Boyne ... |
| The Sr. High Youth Rally originally scheduled for Saturday, March 17 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Gaylord has been postponed until November 10, 2012. Internationally known musician and ... |
| Operation Rice Bowl (ORB), Catholic Relief Services’ annual Lenten program that begins on Ash Wednesday and contiues throughout the Lenten season, offers Catholics in the United States an ... |
| Men in the diocese looking for spiritual inspiration and men’s fellowship should plan to attend the 2012 Catholic Men’s Conference on Saturday, March 3 at St. Francis High School in Traverse ... |
| By Sandra Heska KingMary Murphy remembers the day in eighth-grade language arts class when she thought, “I wouldn’t do it that way.” And she began to plan a lesson in her head. She carried that ... |
| The Fifth Annual Marriage Enrichment Dinner in celebration of World Marriage Day will be held at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord on Saturday, February 11. The celebration will begin with the 5:00 ... |
| Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: In union with my brother bishops throughout the United States, I write to you concerning an alarming and serious matter that ... |
| The 16th annual World Day for Consecrated Life will be observed in parishes in the United States the weekend of February 4-5. The annual celebration was established by Pope John Paul II in 1997, ... |
| The Catholic bishops of the United States called “literally unconscionable” a decision by the Obama Administration to continue to demand that sterilization, abortifacients and contraception be ... |
| Bishop Bernard A. Hebda is pleased to share the news that Pope Benedict XVI closed the Diocese of Gaylord’s 40th jubilee year on a high note by bestowing papal honors upon all five of the priests ... |
| In December, 50 girls in junior high and high school gathered from around the diocese to visit the Carmelite Monastery in Traverse City. The day began with Mass celebrated by Fr. Anthony Cureton ... |
| Northport Point residents, Jack and Anne Ball, were recently honored by the Pontifical North American College (PNAC) with the presentation of the Umiltŕ Award at a ceremony at the Willard Hotel ... |
| On Saturday, December 17, Bishop Bernard A. Hebda ordained Deacon Joseph Ortega to the priesthood for the Diocese of Gaylord. More than 800 gathered at St. Mary Cathedral for the celebration ... |
| One of the great blessings of my 13 years in Rome was the opportunity to celebrate Mass several times each week with the Missionaries of Charity, the international congregation of Religious women ... |
| Bishop Bernard Hebda is happy to announce that the second Vocations Awareness Dinner will take place on January 7 at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord. Everyone is invited to this special event. ... |
| Last week, the Gaylord Knights of Columbus Council #2781 presented checks from funds raised during their annual Tootsie Roll Drive. Andrea Sarto accepted $2,575.03 on behalf of North Country ... |
| The 24th annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious is taken up in dioceses across the country, including the Diocese of Gaylord, on the second Sunday of December each year.. ... |
| For the past several years, the Vocations Advisory Committee has planned several events to bring together young men and young women for prayer, reflection and fun, to help them in their faith ... |
| On October 25-27, Bishop Bernard Hebda, Lutheran Bishop John Schleicher and several religious leaders and parishioners gathered at the Augustine Center in Conway for the annual LARC Retreat. LARC ... |
| Approximately 125 Catholic medical professionals from across the Diocese of Gaylord joined Bishop Bernard Hebda and parishioners of Immaculate Conception Parish in Traverse City for the annual ... |
| Put on your dancing shoes and come out to support Catholic Human Services Host Homes for Homeless Youth Program during the 2011 Swingshift and the Stars Dance-off For Charity in Traverse City. ... |
| A conference to examine how best to reach out to Native American Catholics within the Diocese of Gaylord was held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center earlier this month. Funded by a grant from the ... |
| For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother and be joined to his wife and the two shall be become one flesh. These words from Genesis are repeated in the Letter of St. Paul to the ... |
| Bishop Bernard Hebda will be the celebrant for a Mass in appreciation for those who serve in the health care profession. Often referred to as a "White Mass," it is traditionally ... |
| As we continue to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Diocese of Gaylord, many special opportunities for prayer and reflection are being offered. We know as Catholics that the Mass is “the ... |
| This year marks the 13th anniversary of The Northern Michigan Catholic Foundation (NMCF). The NMCF is an endowment-based fiduciary body that supports the Catholic ministries here in northern ... |
| Approximately 70 people gathered for a picnic with Bishop Bernard Hebda in August in Gaylord. The afternoon included prayer, fellowship, discussion, and even time for Frisbee and “waffle” ball. ... |
| Diane Gray, Office Manager of Oakwood Catholic Cemetery in Traverse City, and Fr. Wayne Dziekan, Director of the Secretariat for Justice and Peace, will present a workshop on Catholic Burial ... |
| Youth ministers know their work is affirming, rewarding, and can even be life-changing, but one Alpena youth minister has tangible proof of her impact. Marsha Hoppe, high school youth ministry ... |
| Every Catholic Christian is called to live his or her life as a witness to Christ who gave his life for us. While each of us has received a vocation to service and there are many ways in which we ... |
| The main task for us all is that of a new evangelization aimed at helping younger generations to rediscover the true face of God, who is Love.” Pope Benedict XVI, Message for World Youth Day, ... |
| The sixth annual Diocese of Gaylord Altar Server Appreciation Day was held Saturday, July 30. Approximately 400 altar servers and their chaperones gathered at St. Matthew Church in Boyne City for ... |
| Stating that it is unfair and mistaken to blame undocumented persons for problems more accurately attributed to a failed federal policy, the seven diocesan Catholic Bishops of Michigan, including ... |
| On Saturday, July 23, Tyler Bischoff was admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders during the Eucharistic Liturgy at Sacred Heart Parish in Oscoda by Bishop Bernard A. Hebda. Bischoff is one of 13 ... |
| Women from across the diocese are invited to gather for a special conference on September 10 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Gaylord. This is the first conference sponsored by the diocese ... |
| As celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Diocese of Gaylord continues, a diocesan conference will help us connect Liturgy and Evangelization as we look toward the future to discover how we ... |
| “What a wonderful celebration!” The phrase echoed throughout St. Mary Cathedral and the tents outside as the Diocese of Gaylord celebrated its 40th Anniversary on July 20. The highlight of a ... |
| Each summer, for more than 15 years, the Diocese of Gaylord has hosted the Christian Leadership Institute (CLI) for high school teens. This year, 33 young people gathered for the 2011 CLI at the ... |
| Seminarian Tyler Bischoff and Fr. Joseph Muszkiewicz competed in the second annual Higgins Lake Sunrise Run in June. Bischoff won the half marathon in a time of 1:18:41.2 which was a pace of six ... |
| Tickets are now available for the 40th Anniversary Mass and Family Picnic . The liturgy is the highlight event of the year long celebration of the Diocese of Gaylord. Everyone is invited to ... |
| Bishop Bernard Hebda ordained two men deacons for the Diocese of Gaylord during special liturgies earlier this month. Deacon Joseph Ortega was ordained at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Petoskey on ... |
| As the Diocese of Gaylord continues celebrating our 40th Anniversary, in thanksgiving for all that God has gifted us and looking forward to the future, the Vocations Advisory Committee is asking ... |
| On Saturday, May 7, girls in 7th-12th grade gathered with their mothers for a special Diocesan vocations events for young women in Gaylord. The event was themed “Discovering True Womanhood: How ... |
| On May 15th, the Diocese of Gaylord kicked off the annual Catholic Services Appeal (CSA). This year’s theme, “We are One Body, We Share One Bread,” reminds us of our connection with the universal ... |
| “Sharing Our Faith” is the theme for the 2011 DCCW Annual Convention to be held on Wednesday, May 18, at St. Mary Cathedral Parish Hall in Gaylord, Michigan. The convention is for all women of ... |
| ROGERS CITY -- The Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, April 23, at St. Ignatius of Loyola in Rogers City was a special one for the Neff family, who live in Hawks just outside of Rogers City, in ... |
| A Chance to Be Heard By Sarah Moore Kuschell Many mothers can recall the distinct moment when they first heard their child’s heartbeat. Fathers and mothers often both proudly display the very ... |
| The Diocese of Gaylord has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Home Missions Office of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The funds will be used to supplement several ... |
| I have had the undeserved privilege of celebrating Easter in some of the most famous and important sites in Christendom (St. Peter’s in Rome, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, St. ... |
| This year Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated on May 1. Because the date has much significance in the life of Venerable Pope John Paul II, it was also selected as the date for his ... |
| Be the Solution: National Take Back Day is April 30The abuse of prescription drugs has become epidemic. This is not just an issue that is happening to someone else, somewhere else, it is here in ... |
| On April 14, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Bishop Bernard A. Hebda as an advisor to the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts. He was the only American appointed. While in Rome, Bishop ... |
| April was first declared “Child Abuse Prevention Month” by Presidential proclamation in 1985. Since then, organizations throughout the country have used this special time each year to acknowledge ... |
| Each year on the fourth weekend of Lent, the Catholic Relief Services Collection is taken up in most dioceses across the country. In the Diocese of Gaylord, instead of a special collection, a ... |
| Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, reiterated the U.S. bishops’ resolve to deal firmly with clerics who abuse children in a ... |
| On Sunday, March 13, Bishop Bernard Hebda presided over the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord and welcomed those who will become new Catholics ... |
| Baraga Broadcasting, Catholic radio for Northern Michigan, has invited Teresa Tomeo to speak at its 3rd annual Spring Fundraiser, Friday, May 6, 2011, at Treetops Resort Conference Center in ... |
| The national Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe will take place in many parishes across the country on Ash Wednesday, March 9. In the Diocese of Gaylord, a donation will be ... |
| The Fourth Annual Marriage Enrichment Dinner in celebration of World Marriage Day was held at St. Mary Cathedral on February 12. The celebration followed the 5:00 p.m. Eucharistic liturgy, with ... |
| On February 5, 2011, seminarian Peter Wigton of the Diocese of Gaylord made the Profession of Faith and took the Oath of Fidelity in the presence of the seminary community at the Pontifical ... |
| Reflections by Bob Kellogg, Principal at St. Ann Catholic School, Cadillac As I write this, Catholic Schools Week is less than a week away and I am thinking about what it has meant to me, ... |
| "There is more to education than simply attaining knowledge.""Catholic Schools: A+ for America " is this year’s theme for Catholic Schools Week. The theme is intended to draw ... |
| In preparation for National Vocations Awareness Week 2011, young people from across the Diocese of Gaylord were invited to create artwork illustrating a Prayer for Vocations written by Bishop ... |
| On Sunday, 16 January 2011, fifty-four seminarians of the Pontifical North American College in Rome were instituted to the Ministry of Lector during a celebration of the Eucharist. Matthew Cowan, ... |
| The Diocese of Gaylord opened a year-long celebration of its 40th Anniversary and the annual observance of National Vocations Awareness Week on January 8, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, ... |
| Since 2002, January 22nd has been designated by the U.S. Bishops as a particular day of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, and of prayer ... |
| Each year at this time, the worldwide observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity takes place. This practice was begun in the Episcopal Church at Graymoor in New York’s Hudson Valley by ... |
| Twenty-two high school men from around the diocese gathered at St. Mary Cathedral School in January for the annual St. Andrew Task Force Retreat. The theme for this year’s weekend was “Nothing ... |
| The Christmas season brought a special gift to the Diocese of Gaylord and St. Mary Cathedral. Alpena Supply Company/Great Lakes Pipe & Supply has made a generous donation of facilities ... |
| Boyne Valley Catholic Community Junior High Youth Ministry program demonstrated a unique understanding of what it means to be part of a diocese, indeed, the universal Catholic Church, when they ... |
| Renewing Hope, Seeking Justice is the primary theme for the 2011 National Migration Week, being held January 2-8 in parishes and dioceses around the country.Following the lead of Pope Benedict ... |
| “She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7) In many Catholic parishes throughout the country, particularly in areas ... |
| High school boys (grades 9-12) from across the diocese are invited to the fifth annual St. Andrew Task Force Retreat to be held at St. Mary Cathedral School in Gaylord January 7-9, 2011. This ... |
| As the Diocese prepares to celebrate its 40th Anniversary, one of the first events in the new year will be Vocations Awareness Week. In past years, students throughout the diocese have ... |
| Think back. Is there a religious priest, brother or sister in your past who helped you realize a goal; taught you a lesson; encouraged you to face a challenge? Are there religious men or women ... |
| On Saturday, November 27th at St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated a “Vigil for All Nascent [beginning to develop or exist] Human Life” coinciding with first vespers of the First ... |
| In a letter from William Gavin of the Gavin Group, Inc., Bishop Bernard Hebda has been informed that the Diocese of Gaylord remains in compliance with the mandates of the U.S. Bishops’ Charter ... |
| The Diocese of Gaylord and Catholic Human Services, along with local health care providers and senior service agencies, teamed up once again to provide seniors, caregivers, families and friends ... |
| The Institution of Readers and Acolytes took place at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, November 7. The Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory (center) of the Archdiocese ... |
| Catholics throughout the world are encouraged to honor the cloistered and monastic life on Pro Orantibus Day, which will be celebrated on Sunday, November 21, 2010. “The primary purpose of Pro ... |
| Reverend Walter Marek, 92, passed away peacefully at home in Traverse City on November 10, 2010. Fr. Walter was born September 29, 1918 in Prague, Czechoslovakia, the only son of Karl Bedrich and ... |
| The Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord has announced the following appointment: Effective November 6, 2010 Reverend Joseph A. Blasko from C haplain to the Carmelite ... |
| Catholic medical professionals from across the Diocese of Gaylord joined Bishop Bernard Hebda and parishioners of St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord for a special “White Mass” on October 24. ... |
| All who are involved in decorating their parish worship space are encouraged to attend one of the regional seminars being offered by the Office of Worship and Liturgy. Each 2-1/2 hour session ... |
| During a special visit to St. Francis High School in Traverse City on October 25, Bishop Bernard A. Hebda announced to the faculty and students that St. Francis has again been named to the ... |
| Seminarians for the Diocese of Gaylord have returned to school and resumed their studies while here at home parishioners continue to pray for them and for others who are being called to the ... |
| World Mission Sunday, organized by the Propagation of the Faith—a Pontifical Mission Society, is a day set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the Church's missionary activity ... |
| Katie Diller went through her undergradute and postgraduate years in college thinking she was going to have a career in genetics. However, as she was pursuing her studies, the Onaway native kept ... |
| Bishop Bernard Hebda will be the celebrant for a Eucharist Liturgy in appreciation for those who serve in the health care profession. Often referred to as a "White Mass," it is ... |
| Everyone is invited to the 2010 Senior Expos to be held in October in Alpena and Cheboygan. These annual events attract hundreds of area seniors and those who care for them, providing an ... |
| Bishop Bernard Hebda invites everyone to a Mass honoring all religious and celebrating this year's Golden Jubilarians: Sr. Rita Epple, RSM; Sister Marita MacNall, OP; and Sister Bonnie Woods, ... |
| Did you feel any special graces last week? Last Monday, September 13th, in the course of a required program for new bishops from around the world, popularly known as “Baby Bishop’s School,” ... |
| This year marks the 12th anniversary of The Northern Michigan Catholic Foundation (NMCF). To commemorate the occasion the weekend of September 18 and 19, 2010, has been designated NMCF Weekend. ... |
| St. Vincent de Paul said, “Extend your mercy towards others, so that there can be no one in need whom you meet without helping. For what hope is there for us if God should withdraw His Mercy from ... |
| As school bells ring out the official opening of the 2010-2011 school year, Catholic schools in the Diocese of Gaylord are prepared to welcome nearly 3,000 children into the classrooms. They join ... |
| "As regards our school here; it is now in good condition"Writing from his mission at L’Arbre Croche in 1832 (located between Cross Village and Harbor Springs) Bishop Baraga (at that ... |
| The Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord announces the following appointments:Effective August 4, 2010 Rev. Artur Duchnowicz was reassigned as Pastor of St. Ignatius ... |
| Reverend Clarence Dominic Smolinski entered eternal life on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at Tendercare in Alpena at the age of 84. Father Smolinski was born August 4, 1926 to Stanislaus and ... |
| Twenty-one young people from across the Diocese gathered at St. Ann in Frankfort this month for a spiritual retreat. The retreat marked the first gathering of the Gaylord Diocesan Youth Council ... |
On Saturday, July 31, Matthew Cowan was admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders during the Eucharistic Liturgy at his home parish of Cross in the Woods, Indian River, by Bishop Bernard A. Hebda. ... |
| Approximately 250 altar servers and chaperones gathered in Gaylord for the annual Altar Server Appreciation Day. Sponsored by the Diocese of Gaylord and Knights of Columbus Councils, the day is ... |
| In partnership with The North American Forum on the Catechumenate and the Diocese of Gaylord, Focus on Initiation: Purification & Enlightenment will be presented August 19 and 20, 2010 ... |
| Christian Leadership Institute (CLI) 2010 was once again a huge success! Thirty-one teens from across the diocese gathered for a week to delve into Christian Leadership skills through workshops ... |
| Final plans are being made for the fifth annual Altar Server Appreciation Day. Sponsored by the Diocesan Vocations Advisory Committee, the event brings together altar servers from across the ... |
| On July 1, a beautiful summer evening, approximately 50 people gathered for dinner and a show to support Vocations in the Diocese of Gaylord. The effort was a benefit particularly planned to ... |
| One hundred people filled St. John Nepomucene Church in Praga on Saturday, June 26, in celebration of the historic stone church’s 125th anniversary. Bishop Bernard A. Hebda was the celebrant ... |
| For the past two summers, young men with the St. Andrew Task Force travelled to Detroit to serve at the Soup Kitchen run by the Capuchin Franciscans. This summer, the annual mission trip focused ... |
| The Diocese of Gaylord was well represented at a recent workshop in Grand Rapids as the United States prepares to receive the 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal. Hosted by the Diocese of Grand ... |
| On Saturday, June 12, Bishop Bernard A. Hebda ordained two new priests for the Diocese of Gaylord. Before an assembly of more than 800 which included Bishop Emeritus of Gaylord Patrick R. Cooney ... |
| Twenty Junior High boys from across the Diocese of Gaylord gathered at St. Mary's School in Gaylord June 11-13 for a St. Andrew Task Force Junior High Retreat. The group focused on the theme ... |
| Dynamic speakers and men’s fellowship are on tap for the first ever statewide Men’s Conference to be held Saturday, June 26 at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center. Hosted by the ... |
| Reports of sightings of Carmelite nuns in the area of the Huron National Forest are not idle rumors. The Discalced Carmelite Nuns of the Archdiocese of Detroit last year acquired 91 acres of ... |
| Thirteen members of Holy Family Catholic Church in East Tawas, accompanied by their Pastor Fr. Charlie Donajkowski, completed a parish pilgrimage to Guatemala last month. They made this ... |
| “Following our Shepherds” was the theme of the 38th annual convention of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) held May 19. The event brought 200 women from across the diocese to St. ... |
| It began with a simple question. “How much would it take to bring Jason Evert here?” This question, planted as a seed in the winter of 2009, grew roots within host schools and parishes, broke ... |
| In his Message for the 14th World Day of the Sick in 2006, Pope Benedict XVI wrote: “On this occasion, the Church intends to bow down over those who suffer with special concern, calling the ... |
| Bryan Medlin, one of the seminarians for the Diocese of Gaylord who is currently studying at the Pontifical College of the Josephinum, has been accepted into “The Rome Experience.” This six-week ... |
| Two gatherings were held this month in the Diocese of Gaylord to both honor the religious sisters serving in our 21 counties and to encourage young women to consider this wonderful calling. The ... |
All women are invited to participate in the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s Annual Convention to be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at St. Mary Cathedral Parish Hall in Gaylord.
The theme ... |
| Dynamic speakers and men’s fellowship are on tap for the first ever statewide Men’s Conference to be held Saturday, June 26 at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center. Hosted by the ... |
Reverend William Lewis Zwiefka, 53, entered eternal life on Sunday, April 18, 2010.
Fr. Bill was born June 29, 1956 in Manistee, Michigan to William and Patricia (Osborn) Zwiefka. He attended ... |
| Thousands have crossed the threshold of the Augustine Center in Conway to be greeted by Sr. Barbara Hubeny, OP, who has served as the director of the Center for the past 24 years. In January, ... |
| On Oct. 2, 1881, a group of men met in the basement of St. Mary’s Church on Hillhouse Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut. Called together by their 29-year-old parish priest, Father Michael J. ... |
Stay with us, Lord! (cf. Luke 24:29)
With these words, the disciples on the road to Emmaus invited their mysterious fellow traveler to stay with them as the sun was setting on that first ... |
| April was first declared “Child Abuse Prevention Month” by Presidential proclamation in 1985. Since then, organizations throughout the country have used this special time each year to acknowledge ... |
| Interested in learning more about vocations for women? Two opportunities are being offered Saturday, April 10, 2010. Both are open to everyone, with a particular focus for women age 16-45. ... |
| During his homily at the canonization ceremony of St. Faustina Kowalski on April 30, 2000, the Servant of God Pope John Paul II highlighted the message of mercy manifested to that well-loved ... |
| More than 1,000 gathered at St. Mary Cathedral as the Most Reverend Bernard Hebda, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, presided at the Eucharistic Celebration with the Blessing of Oils and ... |
| The Holy Triduum, or Paschal Triduum, is the period of three days from sundown on Holy Thursday until evening prayer on Easter Sunday. The liturgies of the Triduum are considered one three-day ... |
| More than 150 youth and adults gathered at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Gaylord for Youth Congress2010 in March. The primary purpose for the event was to hear directly from the youth about how ... |
Every three years our Pope invites young adults from around the world to join him for a time of prayer, catechesis, and reflection. The site for World Youth Day 2011 is Madrid, Spain.
Bishop ... |
The Least of My Children
by
Margaret Wasilewski
It all begins with fabric and a sewing machine. Anyone who has ever sewn a garment, a baby blanket or a quilt realizes that with each fabric ... |
| The U.S. bishops today called on Congress and people in the Catholic community to make sure promises are kept that new health care legislation will not expand abortions in the United ... |
Today Cardinal Francis George, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued the statement below regarding the state of health care reform.
For further information on ... |
| Baraga Broadcasting invites devotees and supporters of Catholic radio in Northern Michigan to attend a fundraising dinner on Friday, April 16, at Holy Childhood Parish Hall in Harbor Springs. The ... |
The Diocese of Gaylord has announced plans to hold a “Youth Congress” on March 20 Diocesan Pastoral Center in Gaylord.
Dannie Brzezinski, Director of the Secretariat for Faith Development, ... |
| On Sunday, February 21, the First Sunday of Lent, Bishop Bernard Hebda presided at the Rite of Election at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord. During the ceremony forty-four people from twenty-one ... |
| Operation Rice Bowl (ORB), Catholic Relief Services’ annual Lenten program that begins on Ash Wednesday (which falls on February 17 this year), offers Catholics in the United States an ... |
| "You, dear young people, are the hope of the Church! She hopes that you will make yourselves messengers of hope,” is the message of Pope Benedict XVI to young adults, encouraging them to ... |
| All the faithful in the Diocese of Gaylord are invited to attend The Rite of Election which will take place Sunday, February 21, 2010, 4:00 p.m., at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord. Bishop Bernard ... |
| "The Church and the world have a great need for adoration because this is what will bring about God's kingdom on earth and an everlasting peace to all mankind.” (Pope John Paul ... |
| The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution honoring the contributions of Catholic schools to the nation. The resolution comes in time for Catholic Schools Week, January 31 - ... |
| During Vocations Awareness Week (Jan 10 – 16), schools in the Diocese of Gaylord were invited to grow “Spiritual Bouquets” for their priests. In past years, the diocesan Vocations Committee has ... |
| Parishes in the Diocese of Gaylord will join with those across the United States this weekend to take up a special collection to aid the relief efforts following the massive earthquake which ... |
Gerald Chigbogu Okoli was ordained a transitional deacon by Bishop Bernard A. Hebda on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Holy Childhood Church, Harbor Springs.
Rev. Joseph Graff, Pastor of the ... |
| In a nationwide call to Catholics to prevent health care reform from being derailed by the abortion lobby, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has sent bulletin inserts and pulpit ... |
January 18-25, 2010 is the annual worldwide observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
This practice was begun in the Episcopal Church at Graymoor in New York’s Hudson Valley by ... |
| WASHINGTON—The Catholic Church celebrates National Vocation Awareness Week January 10-16. To encourage Catholics to foster vocations, Father David Toups, interim director of the Office of Clergy, ... |
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS
POPE BENEDICT XVI
FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE
WORLD DAY OF PEACE
1 JANUARY 2010
IF YOU WANT TO CULTIVATE PEACE, PROTECT CREATION
1. At the beginning of this ... |
| On Saturday, January 9, Gerald Chigbogu Okoli will be ordained a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Gaylord by Bishop Bernard A. Hebda during the 5:00 p.m. Eucharistic celebration at Holy ... |
Each year, we take a moment to look back and reflect on the past year. Below are some of the major events and activities of the Diocese of Gaylord in 2004.
Bishop Cooney’s Ad Limina ... |
Christ is born, glorify him!
Christ came from heaven, welcome Him!
Christ is on earth, exalt!
St. Gregory ... |
| The distance from Gaylord to our sister diocese of Matagalpa in Nicaragua is about 2,000 miles, so we can't meet face to face as often as we would like. And, as the basis for everything we do ... |
| The fourth annual St. Andrew Task Force Retreat is scheduled on January 8-10, 2010 at Holy Childhood Church, Harbor Springs. The weekend will bring together young men (grades 9-12) from around ... |
| On Tuesday, December 1, Bernard A. Hebda was ordained and installed as the Fourth Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord. Pope Benedict XVI named the new bishop on October 7. He ... |
| On Sunday, November 8, Bishop Patrick R. Cooney offered a fond farewell to the faithful of the Diocese of Gaylord as he presided over a special Eucharistic Liturgy at St. Mary Cathedral in ... |
| The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, has named the Reverend Monsignor Bernard A. Hebda, Undersecretary of the Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts at the Vatican, as the ... |
Gaylord Bishop Patrick R. Cooney was elected to the Catholic Relief Services Board of Directors in 2004. As a member of the Board, one of his responsibilities is to make an annual visit to a ... |
| The annual Fall Workshop was held at St. Mary's Cathedral on Wednesday, October 14th. Approximately 80 ladies from throughout the diocese attended the day-long event which is designed to provide ... |
| In an extraordinary call to Catholics to prevent health care reform from being derailed by the abortion lobby, the United Sates Conference of Catholic Bishops has sent bulletin inserts to almost ... |
| On Sunday, October 18, ten candidates, along with their sponsors, parish leadership, family and friends gathered at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord for the “Call to Continuing Conversion.” They ... |
Fr. Isadore Mikulski, a much beloved priest of the Diocese of Gaylord passed away on Tuesday, October 6 at Saginaw St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw, MI.
Visitation will be held Thursday, ... |
| Bishop Patrick Cooney invites all of the faithful from the Diocese of Gaylord to celebrate The Call to Continuing Conversion on Sunday, October 18, at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord at 4:00 PM. ... |
All women are invited to participate in the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s Silent Retreat October 16-18, 2009 at the Augustine Center in Conway.
The theme for this year’s gathering will ... |
| This year marks the 11th anniversary of the inception of The Northern Michigan Catholic Foundation (NMCF). To commemorate the occasion, the weekend of September 12 and 13, 2009, has been ... |
On June 29, 2009 -- the Solemnity of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, Pope Benedict XVI issued his third encyclical: Caritas In Veritate (Charity in Truth).
John Carr, Executive Director ... |
| Diane Gray, Office Manager of Oakwood Catholic Cemetery in Traverse City, and Fr. Wayne Dziekan, Director of the Secretariat for Justice and Peace, will present workshops on Catholic Burial ... |
Sylvestre Obwaka was ordained a Transitional Deacon by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney on Saturday, August 8 at Holy Family Parish, East Tawas.
Sylvestre hails from Kenya, oldest son of Paul Titus ... |
| Over 550 altar servers, chaperones and seminarians gathered for the 4th Annual Altar Server Appreciation Day. Sponsored by the Diocese of Gaylord and Knights of Columbus Councils, the event ... |
| Reverend James Henry Mausolf entered eternal life on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at his home in Traverse City at the age of 84. Father Mausolf was born April 13, 1925 to George and Eleanore (Kranz) ... |
| Since the fall of 2003, when Bishop Patrick R. Cooney announced a formation program for laymen called to be permanent deacons, he has been promoting the ministry of these dedicated church ... |
| Final plans are being made for the fourth annual Altar Server Appreciation Day. Sponsored by the Diocesan Vocations Advisory Committee, the event brings together altar servers from across the ... |
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney has announced the following appointments effective July 15, 2009 for one year:
Reverend James Bearss
From: Pastor of the cluster of parishes that includes St. Mary, ... |
| On April 27, the Parish and Personnel Task Force presented to Bishop Patrick R. Cooney and leadership of the diocese its Final Report of Recommendations which culminated a two and a half year ... |
On March 16, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI announced that a special “Year for Priests” will commence on June 19, 2009 in an effort to encourage "spiritual perfection" in priests.
The Holy Father will ... |
Mission Statement:
The Mission of the Parish and Personnel Task Force is to provide recommendations to the Bishop, in consultation with the faithful, to care for the sacramental, pastoral, ... |
| The scaffolding is up and work has begun on the restoration of the Cross and surrounding area at the National Shrine and Parish of the Cross in the Woods, Indian River. Recognized as one of ... |
| The Secretariat for Worship and Liturgical Formation of the Diocese of Gaylord is pleased to announce that a special institute for cantors will take place at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in ... |
| If Jesus Christ were on earth today, how would he spread his message of salvation? Would he use television, radio, newspapers, text messages, billboards, DVDs, or would Jesus be right here on the ... |
“Faith in Action ” was the theme of the 37th annual convention of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) held May 13.
The convention opened with a prayer service led by June Duby and ... |
Securing the Future of Catholic Ministries in Northern Lower Michigan
“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied graces.” – 1 Peter ... |
| Culminating two and a half years of study and consultation with parishioners throughout the Diocese of Gaylord, the Parish and Personnel Task Force presented their Final Report of Long Term ... |
| In a recent letter received by Bishop Patrick Cooney, Most Rev. Michael W. Warfel, Bishop of Great Falls-Billings and Chairman of the USCCB Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions wrote to express ... |
| On Thursday, April 16, about 50 women who serve in parish and diocesan offices across the Diocese of Gaylord, gathered at the Augustine Center for what has become an annual event – “Celebration ... |
| Every year on the second Wednesday in May, the Gaylord Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) holds their annual convention. This year, the 37th on record, the event will be held Wednesday, ... |
| During his homily at the canonization ceremony of St. Faustina Kowalski, Pope John Paul II highlighted the message of mercy manifested to her in Poland during the first half of the 20th century, ... |
Edmund Cardinal Szoka served as the first Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord. Below is an article by Cindy Wooden of Catholic News Service recalling Cardinal Szoka's visit to Pope John Paul II's ... |
| Registration forms have been distributed and are now available for a diocesan-wide conference to be held on Saturday, May 16. The conference is being held as one of the activities celebrating the ... |
| During Vocations Awareness Week this past January, students from the Diocese of Gaylord were asked to tap into their creative side to prepare either a drawing or a prayer to be used for a ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney invites all the faithful of the diocese to attend the Chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 7 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord. In this Liturgy, the faithful of the ... |
| On Sunday, March 1, the First Sunday of Lent, fifty-four people from twenty-four parishes were formally welcomed as catechumens at the Rite of Election held at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord. Due ... |
| Register now to participate in the Faith Development Resource Day on March 21 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Gaylord. Sponsored by the Secretariat for Faith Development, the event will ... |
| A ground-breaking gathering of twelve U.S. deacons, their wives and the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, took place In January at the home of ... |
Near the end of 2005, the Congregation for Catholic Education officially released the "Instruction concerning Criteria for the Discernment of Vocations with regard to Persons with ... |
Periodically, the church sets aside an entire year to focus on a particular aspect of faith. Last June, Pope Benedict XVI declared a Jubilee Year honoring St. Paul.
In making the ... |
| The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, has announced Deacon Paul Fifer has been selected to be the Director of Deacon Formation, Continuing Education and Diaconal ... |
| The third annual retreat for the St. Andrew Task Force was held in January at St. Mary Cathedral School in Gaylord. The event was planned to coincide with the priestly ordination of San Hoyumpa ... |
By Michael Buell
Superintendent of Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools and Chair of the Diocese of Gaylord Schools Committee
As we embark on the 33rd Annual National Catholic Schools ... |
| The Church in Latin America is vibrant, diverse in culture, and grounded in faith—and it needs our help to stay that way. The theme for the 2009 Latin America Collection, Disciples, Missionaries, ... |
| January 18-25, 2009 is the annual observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The theme chosen for 2009 is “That they may become one in your hand” and is rooted in the experience of the ... |
| On Saturday, January 10, Santiago Hoyumpa was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Gaylord by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord. Approximately 30 priests ... |
| Continuing a process begun over two years ago to plan for the long term future of the Diocese of Gaylord, the Parish and Personnel Task Force has concluded a series of regional meetings. This ... |
| In conjunction with Vocations Awareness Week 2009 (January 11-17), the Vocations Committee from the Diocese of Gaylord will sponsor a contest to help promote vocations in the diocese. In one of ... |
| Space is limited for the third annual St. Andrew Task Force Retreat scheduled on January 9-11, 2009 in Gaylord, Michigan. This year’s theme is “Stop, Look, and Listen for God’s Call” and will ... |
| Baraga Broadcasting has expanded again and now serves the eastern portion of the Marquette Diocese in addition to the more of the northern tier of the Diocese of Gaylord. Working cooperatively ... |
Reverend Joseph Francis Wiekierak died at Saint Ann’s Home in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, December 3, following a long illness. He would have been 88 later this month.
Born in Grand Rapids on ... |
| The 21st national annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious will be conducted in Catholic parishes in the United States, including within the Diocese of Gaylord, on December 13–14. ... |
Everyone is invited to participate in the Second Guadalupan Torch Run
on Sunday December 14. It will start at Noon at the Hispanic Apostolate Office located on 1026 Hannah Ave. in Traverse ... |
| One of northern lower Michigan's best-known and most treasured worship and tourist sites is in need of a makeover. The massive 55-foot-high crucifix at the National Shrine and Parish of the Cross ... |
| The Diocese of Gaylord and Catholic Human Services have teamed up for several years to provide seniors, caregivers, families and friends access to health screenings and information for services ... |
| Each year during the Lenten season many parishes in the Diocese of Gaylord participate in Operation Rice Bowl, the official Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services (CRS). Through this ... |
| The annual Fall Workshop was held at St. Mary's Cathedral on Wednesday, October 29th. Ninety ladies from northern Michigan attended. This year’s focus for the workshop was spiritual development. ... |
| Mark your calendars now to attend a diocesan-wide conference on Saturday, December 6. The event commemorating the “Year of St. Paul” will be filled with interesting and informative speakers and ... |
| On October 9, the final Parish Town Hall meeting was held as part of the ongoing pastoral planning process in the Diocese of Gaylord. The session concluded a series of 61 Town Hall meetings held ... |
| On Sunday, October 12, the Church observes Vocations Awareness Sunday. Each individual by their baptism, confirmation and participation in the Eucharist has a vocation to holiness. Some are ... |
| The Diocese of Gaylord will offer two great events for youth on one great day – October 18. Both Junior and Senior High youth will gather at St. Mary Cathedral School in Gaylord for the annual ... |
| Fr. Wayne Dziekan, Diocesan Director of the Secretariat for Justice and Peace, will offer two more presentations this fall on "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizens." Every four years the ... |
By Pattie Rioux
Diocesan Faith Development Field Representative
and Youth Minister at Holy Family, East Tawas
Thirty high school students gathered at the beautiful Kettunen Center in Tustin ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney has announced the appointment of Thomas Tenerovicz to the position of Human Resources Coordinator for the Diocese of Gaylord. Tenerovicz began his duties in July. ... |
By Tyler Bischoff
Seminarian for the Diocese of Gaylord
Active in youth ministry for the past decade, I always heard a lot about World Youth Day (WYD). When I was 8 years old I remember ... |
OFFICIAL DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS
The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord announces the following appointments:
Effective June 14, 2008
Rev. Richard Hannon who ... |
| Members of the St. Andrew Task Force (SATF) returned from a mission trip to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit enlightened to the reality of homelessness in our own state. The trip, which took ... |
| With your help and support, Catholic Radio in the Diocese of Gaylord is growing. Baraga Broadcasting, now has an additional transmitter, W221CA 92.1 FM in Gaylord. Joining with the "mother ... |
| The St. Andrew Task Force has planned a Mission Trip to visit the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit from June 12 – 15, 2008. Young men ages 12-18 are invited to attend. Join us as we serve Christ ... |
“Women Are Treasures” was the theme of the 36th annual convention of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women held in May at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Gaylord.
Following the formal ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney cordially invites you to attend a Sending Forth Ceremony on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary Cathedral Chapel, Gaylord. This Celebration will include a ... |
| A special event in appreciation of parish liturgical ministers will be held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in June. Dr. Edward Hogan, Theologian for the Diocese of Saginaw, will be speaking on ... |
| Between the two venues, Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., and Yankee Stadium in New York City, approximately 101,000 people participated in the Papal Masses celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney has announced that the extraordinary form of the Mass will be offered publicly beginning on Pentecost, May 11, 2008. Fr. Donald Libby will be the presider for a weekly ... |
"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." (Peter 4:10)
The weekend of Saturday May 3-4, 2008 kicks off the annual Catholic ... |
| When Pope Benedict XVI celebrates two public Masses during his visit to the United States this week, among those in the assembly with be 45 from the Diocese of Gaylord. The Holy Father is making ... |
| “Women are Treasures” is the theme for the 2008 DCCW Annual Convention to be held on Wednesday, May 14, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Gaylord, Michigan. The convention is for all women of ... |
| For the tenth consecutive year, an inspiring workshop for would-be icon writers will be held at the Augustine Center in Conway in June. No artistic experience is required of the beginning ... |
| In 1963 Pope Paul VI designated Good Shepherd Sunday as World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, protects us as his flock and promises us the gift of eternal life. As ... |
| Teens from our diocese are invited to an “alternative” World Youth Day celebration this summer. While our Holy Father is meeting with young people in Sydney, Australia, youth from Michigan and ... |
| In a recent letters to Bishop Patrick R. Cooney, several National Offices have expressed gratitude for donations made to support the wider Church. These offerings were made on behalf of the ... |
| Is your marriage breaking your heart? Retrouvaille is a Christian Peer Ministry for troubled marriages and claims a rate of 83% of non-divorce for couples who complete the entire program. It will ... |
| The Center for Catholic Studies is pleased to offer a Spirituality Weekend Retreat on April 25-26 at the Augustine Center in Conway, Michigan. The facilitator for the weekend will be Patricia ... |
| On Good Friday, March 21, 2008, the Collection for the Holy Land will be taken in many dioceses throughout the United States. The funds collected support the sacred places, educational and ... |
In our world, St. Patrick's Day has become a day to celebrate being Irish – even if one is not, except on this one day. For many, it could mean a meal of corned beef and cabbage, or even green ... |
| The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 18 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord, Bishop John M. Quinn will preside. The Chrism Mass is the celebration during which the holy ... |
| With a love that brings radiant light, Catholics in the United States help to build parishes in many distant places through the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe which is ... |
| The second Sunday in February is when we as a church celebrate World Marriage Day. It was started in Baton Rouge, LA in 1981 to honor the husband and wife as head of the family, the basic unit of ... |
| A cooperative effort between the Diocese of Gaylord, The Secretariat for Peace and Justice of the Diocese of Gaylord, The Columban Fathers “Companions in Mission” and The Justice and Peace ... |
To assist the faithful during this time of preparation, the following Lenten regulations are to be observed:
All members of the Christian faithful in their own way are bound to do penance in ... |
| Joseph Muszkiewicz was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Gaylord on Sunday, January 6 at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord. Bishop John M. Quinn, an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese ... |
| Catholic Radio coverage in the Diocese of Gaylord is growing. The FCC approved the sale of Interlochen Public Radio’s Mackinaw translator W237CF to Baraga Broadcasting. Proclaiming a Catholic ... |
| Since 1980, at the urging of the U.S. Catholic bishops, Migration and Refugee Services has sponsored the annual observance of National Migration Week. Its purpose is to promote multicultural ... |
| Between the rural nature of the Diocese of Gaylord, the unpredictable Michigan weather, the shortage of priests, and the occurrence of sudden illness – it is an increasing possibility that a ... |
| Deacon Joseph Muszkiewicz will be ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Gaylord by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney on Saturday, January 5, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord. ... |
| The second annual retreat for young men interested in the St. Andrew Task Force will be held January 4-6 at St. Mary Cathedral School in Gaylord. The theme for the retreat is "Listening to God's ... |
Disciples of the Lord - may peace be with you.
In this Advent season you and I, who have been baptized, anointed with the oil of confirmation, and have been privileged to participate in the ... |
| The National Catholic Youth Conference took place in Columbus, Ohio over the weekend of November 8-10. The biennial event is an exciting three-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment ... |
| Catholic Radio coverage in the Diocese of Gaylord is growing. The FCC has approved the sale of Interlochen Public Radio’s Mackinaw translator W237CF to Baraga Broadcasting. Proclaiming a ... |
| Based on what has been communicated in the secular media, it is my belief that Catholics have likely been misled about the critical issue of stem cell research. The Church in Michigan has ... |
| After a brief summer hiatus, the Parish and Personnel Task Force returned to continue their efforts toward offering recommendations for the long-term future of the diocese. The Task Force was put ... |
| The Center for Catholic Studies is offering the opportunity for individuals to take a class free of charge until July 31, 2008. The Center is the umbrella under which all classes, workshops and ... |
| The Diocese of Gaylord is pleased to announce it has completed creation of an online safe environment training program for adults to compliment its existing programs. The project actually took ... |
| 30 Days of Peace is a hope-filled, world wide effort to raise awareness of the need for a culture of peace. It is hope-filled because it a collaborative effort that strengthens our ability to ... |
| The Diocese of Gaylord has received confirmation that once again it has been found in compliance with regard to the mandates of the U.S. Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young ... |
| All women and friends of the Diocese of Gaylord are invited to attend a Day of Recollection on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at the Augustine Center in Conway. Registration and continental ... |
| According to the National Directory for Catechesis, “The aim of catechesis is to lead believers to a deeper knowledge and love of Christ and the Church and a firm commitment to follow him.” With ... |
| The Diocesan Worship Office is offering regional workshops devoted to Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying: Anointing and Viaticum this fall. These sessions are ideal for those who want to learn ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney has designated Sunday, August 12 as Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Day in the Diocese of Gaylord. The bishop has set aside the second Sunday in August each year to ... |
| Although many participate in the annual Catholic Services Appeal (CSA), sometimes even those that are most involved don’t fully realize all of the ministries, programs, and charities that CSA ... |
| Long before televised mega-concerts became fashionable for raising awareness of important causes and motivating individuals to take a more active role in making a difference, The Christophers ... |
| A celebration of diocesan altar servers is in the works, and this one promises to be just as much fun as last year’s event. On behalf of Bishop Patrick R. Cooney, invitations were mailed recently ... |
Forty-five high school students from around the diocese gathered at the Boyne Valley Lodge on Walloon Lake for another successful Christian Leadership Institute (CLI).
As one of the ... |
| The Secretariat for Faith Development has set August 18 for the 2007 Catechetical Conference. The conference welcomes anyone in catechetical ministry -- catechists, catechetical aides, RCIA ... |
| "Let us make sure that none of God’s children ever feels alone" is the theme for this year’s Peter’s Pence Collection to support the Works of the Holy Father. It will be taken up in most dioceses ... |
OFFICIAL DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS
The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord announces the following appointments following consultation with the diocesan assignment ... |
| On June 8, 2007 Robbie Deka was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Gaylord by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord. A large crowd joined in the special liturgy ... |
| Twelve outstanding seniors have been selected to receive the Bishop’s Christian Service Award for 2007, the 15th anniversary of the award’s inception. Two students were chosen from each of the ... |
Joseph Muszkiewicz was ordained as a transitional deacon at Immaculate Conception Parish in Traverse City on Saturday, May 12, 2007 by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney.
Joe is one of five children ... |
| We, the Roman Catholic Bishops of the state of Michigan, wish to add our voices to the ongoing public debate regarding the rights and responsibilities of immigrants, particularly those of ... |
| Recently Candace Neff, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Gaylord, travelled to our sister Diocese of Matagalpa, Nicaragua. The occasion was the rededication Radio Hermanos (Radio ... |
| In 1963, Pope Paul VI designated the fourth Sunday of Easter as World Day of Prayer for Vocations. This particular Sunday in April, Good Shepherd Sunday, Catholics from around the world are ... |
| The collection for Home Missions will be taken up in most dioceses throughout the United States the weekend of April 28-29. In the Diocese of Gaylord, this campaign is part of the annual Catholic ... |
By John Thavis
Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI encouraged today's priests to be inspired by Christ's sacrifice and love for others as they face their ... |
| Christian Leadership Institute (CLI), a tradition in the Diocese of Gaylord, has set the schedule for this year’s event and applications to attend are now available. Teens that have completed the ... |
| Typical stories coming out of the Gulf Coast most often deal with the plight of the people who lost so much in the devastation that was Hurricane Katrina, which hit nearly two years ago, in ... |
| In conjunction with National Vocations Awareness week, the Diocese of Gaylord sponsored a contest for students with the goal of raising awareness about vocations. The contest was divided into ... |
| On Sunday, February 25, the 2007 Catechumens from the Diocese of Gaylord gathered at St. Mary Cathedral for the Rite of Election celebrated by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney. Despite the inclement ... |
| St. Luke the Evangelist Music Ministry in Bellaire will host composer Marty Haugen for a concert and full day workshop for ministers. Haugen is well known in the music arena as for the past 25 ... |
| Each Sunday during Lent, the faith community of St. Mary, Grayling, will gather for a late afternoon Sunday Taize prayer service. Taize prayer is a quiet simple way of prayer designed for people ... |
| The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, has announced that Rev. Raymond J. Pilarski has been permanently removed from ministry due to allegations of sexual ... |
| If you have been a little bored indoors during these days of frigid temperatures, maybe you could try a little surfing — radio-wave surfing! Just turn your dial to 90.9 FM and you’ll find the new ... |
| A fun-filled and inspirational day is planned for the junior high youth of the Diocese of Gaylord on March 3, 2007. That is the date of this year’s Junior High Youth Rally. The theme for this ... |
| The Secretariat for Worship and Liturgical formation, in collaboration with the Center for Catholic Studies, recently began holding workshops for the enrichment of those in parish music ministry. ... |
| Throughout the country, dioceses are facing the reality of an aging clergy and a decline in men and women accepting the call to religious or priestly vocations. In 2003, Bishop Patrick R. Cooney ... |
| The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is January 18-25, 2007. It was initiated in 1908 by the Rev. Paul Wattson, co-founder of the Society of Atonement. A world observance, it is an important ... |
| National Vocations Awareness Week is January 8-12, 2007. The week is an opportunity for the Catholic Church to put together a concerted effort to promote religious vocations as a way of life. In ... |
| Since 1980, at the urging of the U.S. Catholic bishops, Migration and Refugee Services has sponsored the annual observance of National Migration Week. Its purpose is to promote multicultural ... |
| Due to recent changes in the tax laws, beginning with contributions made in 2007, parishioners (those who itemize their tax returns) will no longer be able to deduct contributions to the parish ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney has announced that upon request of the Holy See, he has granted permission for Fr. Daniel Gallagher to serve in the English section of the Secretariat of State in Rome. ... |
| Michigan Catholic Conference released the following statement after the Michigan Parole Board announced Jack Kevorkian will be paroled on June 1, 2007. Founded in 1963, the Michigan Catholic ... |
| National Vocations Awareness Week is January 8-12, 2007. As a component of this observance all youth of the diocese are invited to participate in the annual contest to support vocations. Last ... |
| VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Even when faced with a potential terrorist attack or in the midst of war, basic human rights must be respected, Pope Benedict XVI said in his message for World Peace Day ... |
| The 2006 Retirement Fund for Religious campaign, taking place December 9-10, asks us to “Share in the Care” of the men and women who for years have shared in the care of our souls. Compelling as ... |
| For the past several years the Diocese of Gaylord and Catholic Human Services co-sponsored senior expos in Northern lower Michigan. This year the events were held in Cheboygan and Alpena. ... |
| The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) will be highlighted the weekend of November 18 and 19, 2006. The annual collection taking place in many parishes across the United States is the ... |
| On the afternoon of Sunday, October 29, at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Gaylord, the beauty and spirituality of Native American people was celebrated during a special Eucharistic Liturgy. Bishop ... |
| Several months ago an initiative to enhance the faith development component of the diocese began. It was derived by Bishop Patrick Cooney with an eye toward shepherding religious education ... |
| Preparations for this year’s annual Senior High Youth Rally are beginning to ramp up with information and registration materials distributed to all parishes in the diocese the last week. This ... |
Dear Friends:
As you are likely aware, dioceses across the country continue to struggle to minister to the many needs of parishioners while also facing a declining number of priests. In 2003, ... |
| On Sunday, October 22 the Catholic Church will celebrate World Mission Sunday. As described by Pope John Paul II, World Mission Sunday is “an important day in the life of the Church because it ... |
| That morning cup of coffee could be do more than just wake you up and get you going. Buying the right pound of beans can also ensure that coffee farmers in Nicaragua get a fair deal for their ... |
Father Gregory Andrew Kurutz, OFM was called to his eternal reward on Monday, October 2, 2006 at the age of 79.
Father Gregory was born October 1, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to Andrew and ... |
The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, announces the following appointments:
Reverend Paul Grala, SOLT will serve as the new Associate Pastor assigned to St. ... |
| More than 35 years ago, the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) was established in the Diocese of Gaylord to help address the vast array of needs within the local area as well as throughout the ... |
| In partnership with the North American Forum on the Catechumenate, the Diocese of Gaylord hosted a “Beginnings and Beyond” Institute the week of August 6 -11 at the Pastoral Center in Gaylord. ... |
| A team of young people and adults from St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Roscommon spent ten days of their summer vacation reaching out to children and families struggling to overcome the ... |
| In 2004, Bishop Patrick R. Cooney designated the second Sunday of August as Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Day in the Diocese of Gaylord. The bishop set aside this day to honor the women of ... |
Catholic Human Services (CHS) in northern lower Michigan, which was founded in 1972 by the Diocese of Gaylord, launched its new website on July 20, 2006.
With the hiring of network ... |
| Hundreds were watching weather forecasts and as altar servers from across the diocese gathered at St. Patrick in Traverse City for a picnic, it was sunny and hot. A mere two hours later, the ... |
| For the fourth year, the Diocese of Gaylord is sponsoring the “Bishop Patrick R. Cooney Volunteer Service Awards and Family Picnic Celebration.” Everyone is invited to attend the picnic on the ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney has designated St. Mary Parish in Grayling a Eucharistic Shrine, effective June 1, 2006. The parish is centrally located just off the I-75 Business Loop at Peninsular ... |
On Saturday, July 8, Robbie Deka was ordained to the transitional deaconate for the Diocese of Gaylord by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel in Manistee.
Deka was born in ... |
| Rolando Silva’s first recollection of his call to priestly ministry was at an early age. He recalled, “It began when my older sister was preparing for her first confession and first Holy ... |
| A special Liturgy and Sending Forth ceremony is planned for Sunday, June 25 at St. Mary Cathedral to honor and commission those students who have completed requirements in several programs of the ... |
| Rolando Silva’s first recollection of his call to priestly ministry was at an early age. He recalled, “It began when my older sister was preparing for her first confession and first Holy ... |
| On Saturday, May 20, Bishop Patrick R. Cooney and the Diocese of Gaylord welcomed Bishop Jorge Solorzano and a delegation from the Diocese of Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Delegates included: include ... |
| For the fourth consecutive year, the Diocese of Gaylord is sponsoring the “Bishop Patrick R. Cooney Volunteer Service Awards” which recognize outstanding efforts by laypersons in volunteer ... |
| “Women United - Making a Difference” was the theme of the 34th annual convention of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women held Wednesday, May 10, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Gaylord. ... |
| The family is the basis of society as well as church. Some wise person has said that, “As the family goes so goes the country.” It is also true that, “As the family goes so goes the Church.” ... |
| The Global Solidarity Partnership between the Dioceses of Gaylord and Matagalpa will take another step forward next month when a delegation from Nicaragua is expected to visit northern Michigan. ... |
| This week the National Review Board released the annual “Report on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.” The report includes the results of the ... |
| The Michigan Catholic Conference has announced that Ms. Rosemary E. Smith of Gaylord has been elected to serve on its Board of Directors. Founded in 1963, the Michigan Catholic Conference (MCC) ... |
| The Center for Catholic Studies is offering Pastors, Secretaries, Deacons, Deacon Candidates, DRE's and anyone interested in learning how to keep parish records the opportunity to attend a ... |
| Lent, which begins this year on Ash Wednesday, March 1, is a time of reflection, fasting and prayer. Catholics, through their Baptism and connection to the Eucharistic, are called during this ... |
| For the past several years, a contest to promote vocations awareness has been held in the Diocese of Gaylord as a component to the activities of Vocations Awareness Week. For 2006, the Diocesan ... |
| The idea of celebrating World Marriage Day began in 1981 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, when couples belonging to Worldwide Marriage Encounter encouraged the mayor, the governor and the diocesan ... |
| On February 3, following an All Systems Mass for the Grand Traverse Area Schools to celebrate Catholic Schools Week, Bishop Patrick R. Cooney dedicated the new St. Clare Chapel located in St. ... |
| Almost from the its very beginnings in the early 1960's, I had been intrigued by the Peace Corps and by its mission. When I retired in 1982, the time seemed right to inquire about the program. ... |
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney announces the hiring of Dr. Richard Nash to the position of Director of the Secretariat for Faith Development.
Dr. Nash’s education and work experience well qualify ... |
| On Saturday, December 17, 2005, Ruben Dario Munoz was ordained to the priesthood at St. Mary Cathedral by Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord. A reception was held in the parish ... |
| On Saturday, December 3, 2005, Bishop Patrick Cooney participated in the ceremony of installation of the Most Reverend Jorge Solorzano, the new bishop of Matagalpa, Nicaragua. The Matagalpa ... |
| In a recent letter to Bishop Patrick Cooney, the President of Catholic Charities USA thanked the people of the Diocese of Gaylord for their generous gift of $51,640 in response to recovery ... |
| Each year at this time, Catholics throughout the United States are asked to help defray the health care and other unfunded retirement liability of the tens of thousands of aging religious women ... |
| The sister dioceses of Gaylord and Matagalpa joyfully anticipate the celebration of a new bishop for the Diocese of Matagalpa in early December. When the Global Solidarity Partnership between the ... |
| The annual Diocesan Sr. High Youth Rally was held this past weekend at St. Mary Cathedral School in Gaylord. Approximately 220 people joined in the event themed “Jubilate, Communicate, ... |
| For the past eight years, the Roscommon chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society has provided assistance to many low income families within their community and helped to fund several outreach ... |
| The Global Solidarity Partnership between the Diocese of Gaylord and the Diocese of Matagalpa took another step forward this September when two representatives from Nicaragua paid a visit to ... |
On October 7, Father Frank Murphy of St. Ann Parish, Cadillac, was awarded the Fr. John B. Zwers Award at the MANS Administrators’ Conference held at Mission Point, Mackinac Island.
Fr. ... |
| As part of the Diocese of Gaylord's commitment to the Protection of Children, all employees and volunteers who work with minors are required to participate in a Safe Environment Program. ... |
| The Secretariat for Worship and Liturgical Formation, through the Center for Catholic Studies, is offering an opportunity for faith formation of liturgical ministers in all nine vicariates during ... |
| The Global Solidarity Partnership between the Diocese of Gaylord and the Diocese of Matagalpa took another step forward this September when two representatives from Nicaragua paid a visit to ... |
Pope Benedict XVI traveled to his home country of Germany in August, but he was not alone. Over one million youth from more than 200 countries joined him for World Youth Day in Cologne.
Among ... |
| The Center for Catholic Studies has planned a “Catechist Day” for Saturday, September 10. This special day of formation and renewal is designed for all directors of religious education, ... |
| The Global Solidarity Partnership Committee is finalizing plans for the visit of Fr. Jesus Gomez Sanchez and Fr. Mangel Hernandez from our partner diocese of Matagalpa, Nicaragua this ... |
| The weekly Eucharistic Liturgy will be broadcast from St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord. The Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass will be taped, edited and then broadcast on Fox TV 33/45 (Charter cable station 3) ... |
| Sunday, August 14 has been designated by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney as Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Day. The bishop has set aside this day to recognize and honor the women of the diocese, ... |
| Donald Libby felt a calling “deep inside his heart.” He had been taught by his family that as human beings we need to search for God’s will in our lives. He recognized that God was speaking to ... |
| The Global Solidarity Partnership Program, promoted by Catholic Relief Services, matches a diocese in the United States with a diocese abroad in an effort to establish relationships in the Body ... |
The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, announces the following appointments, effective July 13, 2005.:
Rev. Vianney Sipulski, OFM will retire from serving as ... |
Two new selections are being offered this summer by the Diocesan Book Club: The Circle of Life and Prayer Without Borders: Celebrating Global Wisdom.
The Circle of Life, written by Joyce ... |
Twelve outstanding seniors have been selected to receive the Bishop=s Christian Service Award for 2005, the 13th anniversary of the award=s inception. Two students were chosen from each of ... |
| For more than 25 years, the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC), in partnership with the diocesan communications office, has been spreading the Gospel message on radio, television, in print and ... |
| The delegates of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women tasted gourmet quality Fair Trade Coffee from Central America at their annual convention held in Gaylord this month. The DCCW gathers women ... |
This year the Christian Leadership Institute (CLI) is scheduled for June 19-24 and will again be held at the Ralph A. MacMullen Conference Center in Higgins Lake.
CLI is a nationwide program ... |
| The Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) is right around the corner, and to help parishes promote the event, the Office of Stewardship and Development has provided some new materials to demonstrate the ... |
To celebrate the renovation of St. Mary Cathedral, a festival of music entitled, “Three Musical Sundays” has been taking place in April.
The final program, a Piano Dedication Recital performed ... |
By John Thavis
Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As a record number of mourners continued to file past Pope John Paul II's body, the world's cardinals set April 18 for the start of ... |
By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope John Paul II's funeral will be celebrated April 8 at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square, and interment will follow in the grotto of ... |
| This special tour is being offered by Passageways Travel and led by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney. Participants will visit many of the well-known shrines in Rome, Assisi and other nearby areas. ... |
| Atheists. Buddhists. Unchurched individuals. Some from Jewish backgrounds and others from Protestant traditions or blended families. A fascinating group of adults come together to seek adult ... |
By Agostino Bono
Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- An independent audit released Feb. 18 in Washington reported that 96 percent of the 195 U.S. dioceses and Eastern-rite eparchies ... |
| The American Bishops’ Overseas Appeal (ABOA) has a new name – The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Collection. While the name is new, the appeal continues to support Catholic Church organizations ... |
| World Marriage Day, which began in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Valentine’s Day 1981 by proclamation of the governor of the state and diocesan bishop, will be observed this year on February 13. In ... |
| The Cross in the Woods Shrine in Indian River was recently named a national shrine by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Following review of the petition and a visit to ... |
| Catholic Schools Week begins Sunday, January 30 and runs through Friday, February 4. Each year this special week is set aside to recognize Catholic schools, whose mission is to build a strong ... |
| Each year the Diocese of Gaylord's financial accounts are audited by an independent firm. The current audit covered the 2004 fiscal year (July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004) and was conducted by ... |
Father John H. Sarosiek died in Detroit on Thursday, January 6. He was 76 years of age.
Father John was born in Detroit on September 3, 1928 to Ludwik and Helen (Szumielewska) Sarosiek. He ... |
| Parishes and parishioners within the Diocese of Gaylord have traditionally been noted as very generous to those in need. With the recent tsunami in Asia, many have asked how best to be of ... |
| On Saturday, December 18, Deacon Anthony Cureton was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Gaylord by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney during the 11:00 a.m. Eucharistic celebration at St. John ... |
Dear Brothers and Sisters in faith,
Once again we celebrate this wonderful feast of Christmas. We come to listen, read and reflect upon the texts that describe the wonderful works of our ... |
| James Maddix, an Elder with the Sault Ste. Marie tribe of Chippewa Indians is, at the request of Bishop Patrick R. Cooney, looking for Catholic Native Americans living within the 21 counties of ... |
| National Vocation Awareness Week is being celebrated January 9-14, 2005. During this week, Catholics are invited to reflect on the mission of Jesus and accept that mission as their own – ... |
| Each year the Diocese of Gaylord's financial accounts are audited by an independent firm. The current audit covered the 2004 fiscal year (July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004) and was conducted by ... |
| Two new selections are being offered by the Diocesan Catholic Book Club. The Restless Heart: Finding Our Spiritual Home in Times of Lonliness by Ronald Rolheiser and Apology: The Importance of ... |
| Once again, our Nation is involved with preparations for the national elections. This is an important time for us who live in this country. Since the United States of America is the richest and ... |
| Jesus the Good Shepherd Parish in Atlanta will celebrate its 25th Anniversary on Sunday, October 17, 2004. The parish was founded October 19, 1979, when Father Terrence Donnelly celebrated the ... |
| On the weekend of October 23-24, Catholics around the globe will celebrate World Mission Sunday. That celebration will center on prayer and sacrifice, offered at the Eucharist. It will focus on ... |
| On October 9, 2004, St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish in Alpena will mark its 140th Anniversary with a celebration beginning with Mass at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing at the Knights of ... |
| The youth of the Diocese of Gaylord are preparing for one of the most spectacular rallies in recent history! Fr. Stan Fortuna, an internationally renowned speaker and musician, will be the ... |
During the weekend of August 28-29, 2004, the people of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Elmira celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the dedication of their church.
St. Thomas Aquinas has been a ... |
| When the Diocesan Pastoral Assembly met in April 2001, a key concern was the issue of social justice. Following that gathering and the hiring of Beth Bauer as director for the new Justice and ... |
| Throughout this summer and into the winter months, St. Mary Cathedral and School are undergoing major renovations. Built in 1975, the cathedral is essentially unchanged since its original ... |
| The Second Bishop Patrick R. Cooney Volunteer Service Awards Presentation and Family Picnic was held under gloriously sunny skies Sunday, August 8, on the grounds of the Pastoral Center in ... |
| The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord is sponsoring the “Bishop Patrick R. Cooney Volunteer Service Awards” which recognize outstanding effort by lay persons who donate time and resources to ... |
In an effort to pool resources, enhance programs for the faithful and better assist clergy and parish life coordinators, the diocese has restructured from six vicariates to nine.
The new ... |
| In the fall of 2003, Bishop Patrick R. Cooney accepted ten men into pre-candidacy for permanent deacon. These men, all at various stages in their educational and theological development, have ... |
By Mary Dillon, PhD
Fourteen spiritual directors have completed the three-year ecumenical program offered by the Dominican Center at Marywood. They are practicing in all four corners and many ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney presided and many priests of the diocese concelebrated the ordination ceremony for Donald Wright at St. Joseph Parish in Manistee on June 12, 2004. Many of the faithful ... |
| On Saturday, May 1, I left for Rome and returned on Sunday, May 9. My purpose in going was to fulfill my responsibilities as Bishop of the Gaylord Diocese and make the so-called “Ad Limina” ... |
| The diocese is again sponsoring the “Bishop Patrick R. Cooney Volunteer Service Awards” which recognize outstanding efforts by laypersons in volunteer service to their parish, community, the ... |
| On Sunday, May 2, the 41st World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be celebrated. Traditionally held on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, this day is set aside for all Catholics to pray for vocations ... |
| St. Mary Cathedral, essentially unchanged since it was built in 1975, will be undergoing some major renovations throughout the upcoming summer and fall. Because of design deficiencies and ... |
By Beth Bauer, Director
Secretariat for Justice and Peace
Rachel’s Vineyard Ministry became part of our diocesan outreach in October 2002. As the director of the secretariat for the ... |
| Since the 1990's, the Diocese of Gaylord has had guidelines in place for those individuals who work with children and youth. They have since been published in every edition of the Diocesan ... |
This year’s Catholic Services Appeal is right around the corner, and regional meetings have been scheduled for each of the six vicariates.
With the theme, Reaching Out at Home; Embracing the ... |
| The Justice and Peace Institute (JPI) is a dynamic, interactive and challenging week offered to high school juniors and seniors who are interested in hands-on social justice experience. From ... |
| The Secretariat for Marriage Enrichment is offering “An Evening Together for Mothers and Daughters” at three locations throughout the diocese during the last week of April: Monday, April 26 at ... |
| Just two months after launching The People’s Override, a petition drive to outlaw partial-birth abortion, Right to Life of Michigan announced more than 325,000 signatures have been collected, the ... |
The Diocese of Gaylord has joined in solidarity partnership with the Diocese of Matagalpa, Nicaragua.
In August 2002, interested individuals from across the diocese met with Chris Arthens of ... |
| “I was really surprised. I was amazed at the extent of the actual abuse both in terms of the number of priests who were involved and the number of victims. It has been, and is, just a terrible ... |
| Canon 1249: All members of the Christian faithful in their own way are bound to do penance in virtue of divine law, in order that all may be joined in a common observance of penance, ... |
| On Wednesday, February 25, Lent 2004 begins – a time of reflection, fasting and prayer. Catholics throughout the world, through their Baptism and connection to the Eucharistic, are also called ... |
| “Catholic Relief Services (CRS) was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and disadvantaged outside the country. It is administered by a Board of ... |
| From time to time, revisions are made to the Roman Missal, and an English translation of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (G.I.R.M.) is provided by the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Committee ... |
| In the fall of 2003, as he accepted ten men into pre-candidacy, Bishop Patrick R. Cooney announced a formation program for laymen called to be permanent deacons in the Diocese of Gaylord. ... |
| Today the National Review Board released the “Report on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.” This report includes the results of the audits of each ... |
| Since 1998, Icon writing has been part of the summer schedule at the Augustine Center in Conway. These workshop/retreats were originally brought to the diocese in part by a grant from the Grand ... |
| Each year at this time, Catholics throughout the United States are asked to help defray the health care and other unfunded retirement liability of the tens of thousands of aging religious women ... |
| The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is the Catholic Church’s domestic anti-poverty agency. It is the largest provider of anti-poverty programs initiated and led by poor people in ... |
| We have often heard it expressed that “we are losing our young people in the church. And, “how can we keep them?” These concerns are faced by most parishes in the diocese. In some cases it is ... |
| In every Catholic diocese, a Diocesan Finance Council is established which consists of members of the faithful that act not only in an advisory capacity to the bishop, but on matters concerning ... |
| During the last week of September, the Secretariat for Worship and Liturgical Formation offered workshops for liturgical ministers at various locations in all six vicariates. Led by the director ... |
| "Healing a Broken World" is the theme for World Mission Sunday, which Catholics worldwide will celebrate on October 19. They will gather at the Eucharist, around the table of the Lord, and offer ... |
| Continuing the introductions of last week, the following presenters will be on hand to offer workshops on Friday, November 7 during the Diocesan-sponsored Stewardship Conference – “Tools for 21st ... |
| Nancy L. Morgridge of Gaylord has been promoted to the role of Central Region Administrator for Catholic Human Services, Inc., according to David Martin, President and CEO of the 21-county ... |
| “After thirty-two years, the Diocese of Gaylord has introduced a formation program for laymen called to be permanent deacons.” This was the announcement of Bishop Patrick R. Cooney on Sunday, ... |
The Senior High Youth Rally will take place on Saturday, November 1, at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Gaylord.
The day long event will begin with registration and refreshments at 8:00 a.m. ... |
| Over the next several weeks, we will highlight the distinguished individuals who will be making presentations on Friday, November 7 at the Diocesan-sponsored Stewardship Conference – “Tools for ... |
| For the past eleven years, the Diocese of Gaylord has sponsored a Diocesan Conference in the Fall. This year, in response to requests from parish and school leadership, a special day-long ... |
| For one week this past summer, Emilie Sweet of St. Bernard Parish, Alpena, Brett Thatcher of St. John the Baptist Parish, Alpena and Melissa Morgan of St. Bernard and St. Paul, Onaway, along with ... |
| A woman once dreamed that she was in a shop, browsing, looking along the shelves, when she suddenly realized that the assistant behind the counter was God. “What can I buy here?” she asked him. ... |
| In an effort to keep the faithful of the diocese informed of the ongoing progress being made to ensure the safety, well being and protection of children, the following has occurred or is being ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney and Michael Steffel, Director for the Secretariat for Administrative Services, have announced the sale of the property located at 1665 W. M-32 Highway to the Grace ... |
| The Diocese of Gaylord is continuing efforts to implement the U.S. Bishops Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. Articles 12 and 13 of the Charter address the establishment of ... |
For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother and be joined to his wife and the two shall be become one flesh.
These words from Genesis are repeated in the Letter of St. Paul to ... |
By Fr. Daniel Gallagher, Director
Secretariat for Faith Formation of Children and Youth
“There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens,” muses the ... |
By Bishop Patrick R. Cooney
During the last several years, the fact that there is a significant shortage of Catholic priests in the dioceses of the United States has been published almost ... |
| Catholic Human Services-Eastern (CHSE) is the recipient of a State Incentive Grant Award in the amount of $139,000 annually for a period of three years. CHSE submitted a proposal to bring the ... |
| At this year’s state convention on Mackinac Island, the Knights of Columbus, the K of C State Council recognized Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Council #7623 in Hale formally by receiving the State ... |
| The Inaugural Bishop Patrick R. Cooney Volunteer Service Awards Presentation and Family Picnic was held under gloriously sunny skies Sunday, July 13 on the grounds of the Pastoral Center in ... |
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| The Catholic Church has always taught that at the time of our initiation each and every one of us received the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit was given to us so that together we might be ... |
| On Saturday, June 14, in a Eucharistic celebration with friends, family and the faithful of the Diocese of Gaylord in attendance, Michael S. Janowski will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop ... |
| Young adults are not the future of the church! They are the church of today, yet frequently absent in our assemblies. And, those who are present often find their talents, interests and needs ... |
| The Diocese of Gaylord is proud to introduce the “Bishop Patrick R. Cooney Volunteer Service Awards” which recognize outstanding effort by laypersons to their parish, the diocese and the ... |
By Sr. Celine Goessl, SCSC
Pastoral Administrator
St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Bellaire
Using the Scripture events following Easter, “Who Will Roll Away the Stone?” was chosen as the ... |
| Christ loved his own when he was in the world, and through the Eucharist continues to show his love for us each time we “Do this in remembrance” of him. The Eucharist is at the heart of our ... |
“Come Live in the Light” was the theme of the 31st annual convention of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women held Wednesday, May 7, at Treetops Convention Center in Gaylord.
Following the ... |
By Beth Bauer
When we tend the fields of personal growth in life we apply the same elements as when gardening or farming. Nurturing the seedlings and offering an environment for optimal growth ... |
| The Diocese of Gaylord has released revised policies for sexual misconduct and sexual harassment following an extensive review by a Special Commission appointed by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney last ... |
Effective March 1, 2003
A. Preamble
It is the policy of the Diocese of Gaylord to make a sincere and reasonable effort to provide a Christian work environment free from sexual harassment. ... |
Effective March 1, 2003
A. Preamble
The Diocese of Gaylord has a zero tolerance for child sexual abuse. Any form of sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, sexual impropriety or sexual ... |
| The annual Collection for the Church in Latin America will be taken up in most dioceses in the United States the weekend of January 25-26, 2003. Since its institution in 1966, this collection ... |
| A marriage in our American culture is in need of all the help and support it can receive. A remarriage has special concerns of its own; therefore, the Diocese of Gaylord is happy to announce a ... |
| Each year at this time, the worldwide observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity takes place. This practice was begun in the Episcopal Church at Graymoor in New York’s Hudson Valley by ... |
| The nationally recognized Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat program for post-abortive women and men will be offered in the Diocese of Gaylord beginning February 2003. Since the inception of Rachel’s ... |
By Fr. Joe Blasko, Delegate for Vocations
Jan. 12-17 is National Vocational Awareness Week! Of all years, this year's awareness week challenges us as church to create a new consciousness of ... |
By Pattie Rioux, DRE and youth minister, Holy Family Parish, East Tawas
How do others see me? How do I see myself? How does God see me? These were the focus questions given to thirty-seven ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney has announced the hiring of Mrs. Robynn James as the new Financial Development Coordinator. She will serve within the Secretariat for Administrative Services, designing ... |
| “Promise, Commitment, Impact,” is the theme of the 15th annual national collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious, which will be taken up in Catholic parishes nationwide December 7-8, ... |
| For the past several years, the Secretariat for Worship and Liturgical Formation has published a personal journal, a Scripture aid to be used for daily reflection during liturgical seasons ... |
| The revised "Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People" and the "Essential Norms" for diocesan policies in dealing with allegations of sexual abuse of minors by clergy, overwhelmingly ... |
| The numbers are staggering: more than 34 million Americans live in poverty, including more than 12 million children. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is the Catholic Church’s ... |
| Over 250 youth gathered in Gaylord for the annual Senior High Youth Rally. The theme for the day was “Realize the Reality” and through the keynote speaker, music, workshops and liturgy, teens ... |
| Once again we are at election time. We are very fortunate to live in the dominant country of the world and at the same time to be able to vote freely what we think and know will be in the best ... |
The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord announces the following parish appointments:
Effective October 26, 2002
Rev. Daniel B. Gallagher as Sacramental Minister ... |
| Judy Abeel and Ed Sandri, both of St. Mary Cathedral Parish, were congratulated by Sr. Barbara Matievich, Director of the Secretariat for Faith Formation of Adults for completing courses offered ... |
| This weekend, October 19-20, Catholics worldwide will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Since 1926, this day has been an occasion which reminds all Christians they are to be “Witnesses to the Ends ... |
| Councils of District 31 Grand Knights of Columbus hosted their annual Vocations Night this month at Holy Family Parish in Klacking Creek. The purpose of the evening is to celebrate the vocations ... |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord is seeking a qualified Financial Development Coordinator to oversee...
- parish stewardship programs
- parish capital campaigns
- fund raising ... |
| “Living Justly in a Contemporary World” is the theme of the 11th Annual Diocesan Conference being held at the Pastoral Center in Gaylord September 27 and 28. Last year, the annual conference, ... |
By Brother Mike Whitman
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
St. Joseph Parish, West Branch
I always hate when someone uses the initials for a program that I know nothing about. But, this excellent ... |
| Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity, an international, nondenominational Christian organization, has built more than 100,000 homes for low-income people worldwide. One such home is being built in ... |
| On Sunday, July 21, Michael Janowski was ordained as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Gaylord by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney during the 5:30 p.m. Eucharistic celebration at St. Ann in ... |
| What is NFP? Natural Family Planning (NFP) is an umbrella term for certain methods used to achieve and avoid pregnancies. These methods are based on observation of the naturally occurring signs ... |
| The fifteen member Diocesan Pastoral Council has set an ambitious agenda for its fifth and final year. The Council, which consists of lay, clergy and religious representatives from across the ... |
| In a culture where over fifty percent of marriages fail, it often seems that divorce is the easy solution when a marriage hits a snag. If a study were done on divorced couples, it would most ... |
| Sixty-two teenagers gathered at the MacMullan Center in Roscommon June 23-28 for another successful week of leadership training, community building, and faith sharing. The success of the ... |
| On Friday, June 15, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People." The policy was written for the defense of minors ... |
| The Peter’s Pence Collection to aid the charitable works of our Holy Father Pope John Paul II will be taken up in most dioceses in the United States the weekend of June 29-30, the Sunday closest ... |
| At a solemn Mass to be held at St. Mary Cathedral, Gaylord, on Saturday, June 8, Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, celebrated the Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood for ... |
| Today the Diocese of Gaylord announced it has completed a review of its files of priests who have served the diocese since it was established in 1971. Additionally, prosecutors in all 21 ... |
| Two new selections are being offered this summer by the Diocesan Book Club. "I Like Being Catholic: Treasured Traditions, Rituals and Stories" ($11.00) is an affectionate collection of ... |
| Appreciating the fact that people are very busy and can’t always come to Gaylord to take advantage of seminars and programs, the Secretariat for Faith Formation of Adults announces an exciting ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney announces the appointment of a special commission to review policies of the Diocese of Gaylord. Four specific items will be addressed which include the Diocesan Sexual ... |
| Amid the glorious vistas surrounding the Treetops Convention Center in Gaylord, the Detroit Province Council of Catholic Women held a two-day conference on April 16 and 17 centered around the ... |
| By Jesuit Father Matthew Gamber Catholic News Service SALT LAKE CITY (CNS) -- While the Olympic focus was on the controversy surrounding the pairs figure skating gold medals,Timothy Goebel was ... |
| St. Mary Cathedral will offer a special Lenten evening of prayer in the Taize tradition on Sunday, March 3, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. This service of prayer will draw upon Lenten scriptures and combine ... |
| Seminars are being offered in the diocese to help parents, grandparents, teachers, and child care givers in their ominous responsibility of molding a child’s future. Rediscover the heart of ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney cordially invites all the faithful of the Diocese of Gaylord to attend one of six Regional Meetings of the Catholic Services Appeal scheduled in March. Representatives ... |
| During the forty days of Lent, Catholics throughout the world pray, fast, and give, both financially and of themselves, to the less fortunate. For the 27th year, Operation Rice Bowl will be part ... |
| American Catholics will again respond to the challenge of rebuilding the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, when the annual collection is taken up throughout the United States on February 13, ... |
| Canon 1249: All members of the Christian faithful in their own way are bound to do penance in virtue of divine law, in order that all may be joined in a common observance of penance, penitential ... |
| A little over a year ago, the staff at the Diocese of Gaylord instituted “Casual Friday,” when anyone who wishes can “dress down” for the day with blue jeans, sweatshirts, khakis, T-shirts -- ... |
| The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, announces the appointment of Rev. Garth L. Hilmer to serve as temporary administrator at Saint Joseph Parish, East Jordan ... |
| Building One Church in One America is a central goal of the Catholic Bishops of the United States through their annual collection for the Church in Latin America, set for the weekend of January ... |
| In the winter of 1997-98, Susan McManus, mother of two young children, was looking for a way to get together with other moms in the Grand Traverse area to share ideas on parenting in the context ... |
| Building One Church in One America is a central goal of the Catholic Bishops of the United States through their annual collection for the Church in Latin America, set for the weekend of January ... |
| The feast of the Baptism of the Lord celebrates a turning point in the life of Jesus. By this event, Jesus accepts his mission as the anointed servant, and God the Father pronounces Jesus as his ... |
| Thirty-one participants including Bishop Patrick R. Cooney, ten priests and three current seminarians attended the annual Christmas gathering at the Augustine Center in Conway the last week of ... |
| In response to the tragedies of September 11, 2001, the U.S. bishops designated January 1, 2002, as a National Day of Prayer for Peace and invited all Catholics to pray the rosary to seek the ... |
| The 14th annual Retirement Fund for Religious, the collection for retired sisters, brothers and order priests, is slated for the weekend of December 8-9, 2001. The theme for this year's ... |
| A booklet of daily Scripture reflections for the Advent season has been produced and mailed to Catholic households in the diocese. Produced annually since 1996, the booklets are designed to help ... |
| A booklet of daily Scripture reflections for the Advent season has been produced and mailed to Catholic households in the diocese. Produced annually since 1996, the booklets are designed to help ... |
| The Diocese of Gaylord, through the Secretariat for Faith Formation of Adults and in conjunction with Random House Publishers, is proud to announce the Catholic Book Club. In an effort to make ... |
| The Cathedral Players from from St. Mary Cathedral High School will open their 27th season with Roald Dahl's delightful fantasy of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", brought to the stage by ... |
| Catholic Human Services and the Agency on Aging, Region 9 of the Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMCSA) are co-sponsoring Senior Enrichment Days throughout northeast Michigan. ... |
| Nearly 250 Catholics from northern Michigan as well as from several neighboring dioceses attended the 10th Annual Diocesan Conference the weekend of October 5 & 6. It was the first year using a ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney announces the hiring of Mrs. Beth Bauer as the Director of the Secretariat for Justice and Peace. Mrs. Bauer is married and has three children, ages 11, 7 and 3. She ... |
| The following parishes have notified the Diocese of prayer service being held. Others may be planned. Be sure to contact your local parish if it is not listed here. All services are open to ... |
| The U.S. Bishops have added a page to their website to assist in dealing with the events of September 11, including information on donations to people affected by the terrorist attacks and ... |
| The U.S. Bishops have added a page to their website to assist in dealing with the events of September 11, including information on donations to people affected by the terrorist attacks and ... |
| Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord was on a plane enroute to Haiti as the tragic events of this morning were taking place. He was accompanied by Rev. James Holtz, Pastor at St. ... |
| As a people of faith, we are called to strengthen and support one another in times of great distress and to take refuge in our Lord. Today is such a time. St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord will ... |
| Anticipation is building for the 10th Annual Diocesan Conference scheduled to take place October 5-6 at the Pastoral Center in Gaylord. The Conference has traditionally brought internationally ... |
| Last March, we told the story of P.J. Tannian of Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, who is running from Key West, Florida to the Mackinac Bridge to benefit cancer-related programs at St. Jude ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney happily announces the hiring of Sister Barbara A. Matievich, O.P. (Adrian) as the new Director of the Secretariat for Faith Formation of Adults in the Diocese of Gaylord. ... |
| On Saturday, August 4, T. Patrick Maher was ordained as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Gaylord by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney during the 5:00 p.m. Eucharistic celebration at St. Mary ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney has announced the appointment of twelve priests to serve on the Presbyteral Council. This Council is the body of priests either elected by the presbyterate of the ... |
| The President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged Congress not to fund embryonic stem cell research. Embryonic stem cell research has not helped a single human patient ... |
| Fifty-seven students and fifteen advisors attended the Christian Leader Institute (CLI) 2001 at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center in Higgins Lake during the last week of June. CLI is ... |
| "One thing I ask of the Lord; this I seek; to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life." (Psalm 27:4) This favorite Scripture passage reflects well the life of Sister Nancy Ribble, ... |
| Anticipation is building for the 10th Annual Diocesan Conference scheduled to take place October 5-6 at the Pastoral Center in Gaylord. The Conference has traditionally brought internationally ... |
| When the Bishops merged their two national organizations into the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on July 1, 2001, it marked the latest chapter in the evolution of the ... |
| At a special Liturgy and Sending Forth Ceremony held on Sunday, June 24, nineteen lay ministers were commissioned and sent forth by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney at St. Mary Cathedral. Since 1991, ... |
| The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord announces the following appointments: Effective July 1, 2001 Rev. James A. Suchocki from Pastor at St. Francis Xavier, ... |
| Twelve outstanding seniors have been selected to receive the Bishop's Christian Service Award for 2001. Two students were chosen from each of the four Catholic high schools and four students ... |
| On Saturday, June 9, Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, celebrated the Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood for Artur Duchnowicz and Lawrence J. Sergott. The solemn Mass was ... |
| The third Diocesan Pastoral Assembly has completed its work, and it is now time for the people of the Diocese of Gaylord to follow through with the challenges set forth. On Friday, April 27, ... |
| It has been five years since the Catholic Weekly ran a story on Jerry Coger, who received a new heart and liver at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Coger had been diagnosed at age 41 ... |
| This is Easter 2001. Therefore, I wish all of you God's choicest blessing during this time when the Christian world celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. All of ... |
| Tawas City - In a joint statement issued today the Diocese of Gaylord announced that approximately three acres of land and associated buildings located in Tawas City has been sold to St. Joseph ... |
| Preparations for the Diocesan Pastoral Assembly, the third for the diocese, began last fall with the people of the eighty-two parishes engaging in a consultation process intended to invite ... |
| The Sequence for the Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation of Children in the Diocese of Gaylord The Fathers of the Second Vatican Council completed their written work about thirty-five ... |
| Local ABC affiliate TV 29 & 8 will air a new hour-long documentary on Inter-American missionaries on Sunday, January 14 at 12:30 p.m. The program, Church Without Borders, examines the ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney extends an invitation to all the faithful of the diocese to attend two upcoming Ordinations. Artur Duchnowicz will be ordained to the transitional diaconate on Saturday, ... |
| The parishes of St. James in Houghton Lake and St. Hubert in Higgins Lake are reaching out to their respective communities through a health care ministry program. In February 1998, Sr. Chris ... |
| We, the citizens of Michigan, will have the opportunity to vote this November on ballot Proposal 1 which is a proposal to amend the State Constitution in order to allow parents in failing school ... |
| Is it just a chance or is it a providential happening? Each Sunday between September 3rd and October 1st the very brief, little-known and seldom-read Letter of Saint James has been proclaimed ... |
| Sister Helen Prejean, author of the book "Dead Man Walking" and three-time nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize appeared in Gaylord to share her experiences as spiritual advisor to men on death row ... |
| In his annual World Communications Day message, Pope John Paul II said that the impact of the media in today's world "can hardly be exaggerated." Through the media, people come into contact with ... |
| Sr. Helen Prejean, author of "Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the U.S." is scheduled to speak in Gaylord on Thursday, October 12. Sr. Helen was born in Baton ... |
| Gaylord -- The ninth annual Gaylord Diocesan Conference will be held Saturday, October 7 at the new Diocesan Pastoral Center in Gaylord. In keeping with the Jubilee Year 2000 theme set for by ... |
| Following nearly a year of construction, the Diocese of Gaylord will officially dedicate its new Pastoral Center on Sunday, August 20. A Holy Hour focusing on the gift of Eucharist will begin at ... |
| Preparations are presently in process for the Diocesan Pastoral Assembly, which will take place on Friday, April 27, 2001. The one-day assembly of delegates is simply a part of a much larger ... |
| After nearly a year of construction, Diocesan staff have begun the move to our new building located on North Street in Gaylord, just across the parking lot from St. Mary Cathedral. Staff began ... |
| Gaylord Bishop Patrick R. Cooney was released from the hospital Monday following surgery for prostate cancer. "Everything went very well," said Candace Neff, Director of Communications for the ... |
| We have received word that Bishop Cooney is in recovery following surgery this morning for prostate cancer. His doctor reports all went well and the prognosis is good. Further updates will be ... |
| Bishop Patrick R. Cooney is scheduled to undergo surgery for prostate cancer June 23 diocesan officials announced Wednesday. The surgery will take place at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey ... |
| On Sunday, June 18, approximately four-hundred people gathered in St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord to celebrate, witness and become part of history. The clergy and laity of the Northwest Lower ... |
| For the past few years the Diocese of Gaylord has been working toward a special relationship with the Lutheran Synod (ELCA) and the two Episcopal Dioceses of Western and Eastern Michigan. This ... |
| Deacon Garth Leo Hilmer, a native of Waterloo, Iowa, will be ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Gaylord at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, at St. Mary Cathedral. Bishop Patrick R. ... |
| On November 16, 1998, the National Conference of Catholic Bishops voted to allow the bishops of each ecclesiastical province to determine whether the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord was to ... |
| The Jubilee year 2000 has been called by Pope John Paul II in the hopes of a "new springtime of Christian life" (Tertio Millennio Adveniente, On the Coming of the Third Millennium) in which there ... |
| Effective June 14, 2000 Rev. Duane Wachowiak released as Associate Pastor at St. Mary-St. Charles, Cheboygan to begin summer school studies in liturgy at Notre Dame University. Effective June ... |
| The Rev. Edwin A. Thome, founding pastor of Christ the King church in Acme, took over as spiritual director of the Father Fred Foundation on May 4 and will assume the duties of the late Rev. ... |
| By John Thavis VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope John Paul II turns 80 in mid-May, an age that brings mandatory retirement at most Vatican offices but which finds the Polish-born pontiff in one of the ... |
| By Benedicta Cipolla ROME (CNS) -- Celebrating one of the biggest events of Holy Year 2000, Pope John Paul II appealed for a globalization that extends beyond the economy to encompass worldwide ... |
| Twenty-nine years ago, the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) was established in the Diocese of Gaylord to help address a vast array of needs within our local area as well as thoughout our global ... |
| JERUSALEM (CNS) -- Pope John Paul II came to the Holy Land to revisit the roots of the Christian faith, but he made an equally intense pilgrimage of reconciliation to the Jewish people. As the ... |
| As spring begins to unfold in northern lower Michigan, the Diocese of Gaylord is looking toward completion of the new Pastoral Center. If all continues to go well, the building will be ready for ... |
| TABGHA, Israel (CNS) -- For more than 21 years Pope John Paul II has filled the shoes of the fisherman as the 264th successor of St. Peter. On the fifth day of his Holy Land visit he walked in ... |
| VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When it comes to saying, ``We're sorry,'' Pope John Paul II has always been ahead of the curve. Well before the church prepared its ``Forgiveness Day'' jubilee liturgy in ... |
| Lent Begins, a personal journal for Scripture reflection, was mailed to 30,000 Catholic households throughout the diocese this week. During this great jubilee year, Catholics are urged to become ... |
| Did you know our website contains a Photo Gallery of Recent Events? This section contains photos and a brief decription of happenings throughout the Diocese of Gaylord. Generally you may enter ... |
| VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- After opening the Holy Doors of Rome's four major basilicas, Pope John Paul II opened his fifth door of the jubilee: the new entrance to the Vatican Museums. At a Feb. 7 ... |
| WASHINGTON (CNS) -- On the eve of the annual March for Life, Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore told a crowd of pro-life Catholics estimated at 7,000 that their cause is strengthening ... |
| WASHINGTON-- The U.S. bishops opened the Jubilee Year 2000 with an ad campaign that highlights people's power for good when they realize God loves them. Stressing "Because God loves you," the ad ... |
| Traverse City -- Father Edwin J. Frederick died Tuesday, January 4, 2000 surrounded by those who loved him. He was 74 and had been suffering with cancer these past few months. "Father Fred" was ... |
| By John Thavis Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Fulfilling his dream to lead the church into Christianity's third millennium, Pope John Paul II opened the Holy Door of St. Peter's ... |
| Just in time for holiday gift-giving, the Diocese of Gaylord has released a book of stories on the history of the diocese. "It's a good coffee table book," said Candace Neff, Director of the ... |
| In preparation and celebration of the new millennium, Pope John Paul II calls for Catholics to "Open Wide the Doors of Christ." The Diocese of Gaylord will do just that with a brand new set of ... |
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Catholic-Lutheran agreement on justification is ``a milestone along the not easy road of the establishment of full unity among Christians,'' Pope John ... |
| On Monday, October 25, during a special visit to St. Francis High School in Travers City, Bishop Bernard A. Hebda announced to the faculty and students that their high school has once again been ... |
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