God Bless America Mass | Wednesday, Sept. 16
Join Bishop Walsh at a special Mass in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary and its consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Where: St. Ignatius, Rogers City
Time: 5:30 pm
Visit https://dioceseofgaylord.org/america250 for more details.
Additional upcoming God Bless America Masses:
West Branch, St. Joseph – Oct. 21, 5:30 PM
Cadillac, St. Ann – Nov. 4, 5:30 PM
Traverse City, Immaculate Conception – Dec. 9, 5:30 PM
Young adults (ages 21-39) are invited to attend “Brews with the Bishop” following Mass at a local restaurant. Learn more: https://dioceseofgaylord.org/brews
Brews with the Bishop | Wednesday, Sept. 16
Looking for meaningful conversation and community? Attend “Brews with the Bishop,” a relaxed evening with the bishop and fellow young adults (ages 21-39). Come share a drink, ask questions and talk about how faith connects to everyday life in a relaxed setting.
Where: Up North 23 Restaurant & Lounge, Rogers City
Time: 7 pm
Free to attend. Food/beverages available for individual purchase. Registration encouraged. Learn more and register: https://dioceseofgaylord.org/brews
Can’t make this event? Check out more opportunities to attend:
West Branch: G’s Pizzeria – Oct. 21
Cadillac: Raven Social – Nov. 4
Traverse City: Right Brain Brewery – Dec. 9
You’re also invited to the God Bless America Mass before each event as we honor our nation’s 250th anniversary. Visit https://dioceseofgaylord.org/america250 for more details.
Gregorian Schola Auditions
Are you a musician looking to sing more challenging sacred music with other
professional musicians in our diocese?
Auditions are now open for the Fall 2026 concert series. Thre are currently openings for altos, tenors and basses. The group will meet weekly starting June 24, 2026 to sing Gregorian chant and polyphonic music.
To audition, please contact:
Kirsten Trudeau: kirsten@christkingchurch.org
Rita McIntyre: crossinthewoodsmusic@gmail.com
God Bless America Masses
Celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary and its consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Bishop Walsh at one of six special Masses across our diocese.
Mass locations & dates:
Gaylord, St. Mary Cathedral – July 29, 5 PM
Petoskey, St. Francis Xavier – Aug. 19, 5:30 PM
Rogers City, St. Ignatius – Sept. 16, 5:30 PM
West Branch, St. Joseph – Oct. 21, 5:30 PM
Cadillac, St. Ann – Nov. 4, 5:30 PM
Traverse City, Immaculate Conception – Dec. 9, 5:30 PM
Visit https://dioceseofgaylord.org/america250 to learn more about these special Masses and our nation’s consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Young adults (ages 21-39) are also invited to a “Brews with the Bishop” gathering after each Mass. Learn more and register: https://dioceseofgaylord.org/brews
Brews with the Bishop
Join Bishop Walsh this summer and fall for “Brews with the Bishop,” a relaxed evening for young adults (ages 21-39) to connect, ask meaningful questions and build community—all in a welcoming, casual setting. Over a drink, enjoy authentic conversation with Bishop Walsh and fellow young adults to explore topics that connect our faith to everyday life. No lectures. No pressure. Just real discussion and good company.
Attend an event in any one of our vicariates, each starting at 7 pm:
Gaylord: Big Buck Brewery – July 29
Petoskey: Southwoods Pub – Aug. 19
Rogers City: Up North 23 Restaurant & Lounge – Sept. 16
West Branch: G’s Pizzeria – Oct. 21
Cadillac: Raven Social – Nov. 4
Traverse City: Right Brain Brewery – Dec. 9
Free to attend. Food/beverages available for individual purchase.
Registration encouraged. Learn more and register: https://dioceseofgaylord.org/brews
Start the evening with the God Bless America Mass at each location before heading out for Brews with the Bishop. Visit https://dioceseofgaylord.org/america250 for more details.
World Youth Day 2027
Join Bishop Walsh and one million young Catholics on pilgrimage with Pope Leo XIV.
When: August 1 – August 9, 2027
Where: Seoul, South Korea
Who: Young adults between the ages of 18 and 35.
Cost: $4699 (paid in installments)
Registration and $500 deposit due on July 15, 2026. Register at dioceseofgaylord.org/WYD2027.
Questions? Contact Ami Peterson at 989-705-3539 or apeterson@dioceseofgaylord.org.
Bishop Walsh Creates St. Joseph Measure and Devotional Prayer
While on spiritual retreat at the St. Joseph Chapel in McBain, Mich., a St. Joseph Measure devotion was put on Bishop Walsh’s heart. Thanks to the Holy Spirit, Bishop Walsh wrote a special devotional prayer to Saint Joseph, and designed a St. Joseph Measure to help people say the prayer. “I was praying for a variety of things in the chapel and relying on St. Joseph’s intercession at the time,” explains Bishop Walsh. “St. Joseph came to my rescue. I felt comforted and strengthened by his presence.”
The St. Joseph Measure has a cross with fleurs-de-lis and lilies— both symbols of St. Joseph. The measure includes a series of brown beads and medallions to remind us of each aspect of St. Joseph’s discipleship, allowing us the opportunity to reflect on how we should be living out our discipleship. The final prayer, on the carpenter’s square, or the measure, reminds us of St. Joseph’s virtuous life that was holy, hidden and humble as well as sacred scripture.
If you are interested in purchasing the St. Joseph Measure, prayer card and pouch, visit dioceseofgaylord.org/stjosephmeasure
Free Large Print Bibles & Missalettes
Since 1900, Xavier Society for the Blind has been providing free braille, audio, and large print materials to Catholics who are blind/visually impaired. Learn more at xaviersocietyfortheblind.org.
If you or anyone you know is interested:
Call 800-637-9193 or 212-473-7800
Email: info@xaviersociety for the blind
Pray Daily with Bishop Walsh
Begin your day in prayer with Bishop Walsh. Each day, the bishop will share a daily prayer and petition, providing an opportunity to reflect before starting your daily routine.
Taken directly from the Liturgy of Hours, the morning prayer intercessions help us in sanctifying the day with prayer, ultimately bringing us closer to God and closer to the universal Church.
Visit our Facebook page facebook.com/diocesegaylord or our YouTube channel youtube.com/@DioceseofGaylordMI to join in the daily Prayers & Intentions.
Up North Catholic E-Newsletter
The Diocese of Gaylord has recently launched a weekly e-newsletter that will help deepen your understanding and relationship with God. Subscribe now and receive a variety of faith-based content including Bishop Walsh's "Checking In" video via email every Wednesday afternoon. Sign up today: dioceseofgaylord.org/subscribe.
