God Bless America Mass | Wednesday, Dec. 9
Celebrate the final God Bless America Mass with Bishop Walsh, honoring our nation’s 250th anniversary and consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Where: Immaculate Conception, Traverse City
Time: 5:30 pm
Visit https://dioceseofgaylord.org/america250 for more details.
Young adults (ages 21-39): continue your evening at “Brews with the Bishop” after Mass. Learn more: https://dioceseofgaylord.org/brews
Brews with Bishop | Wednesday, Dec. 9
Young adults (ages 21-39), don’t miss the final “Brews with the Bishop” event! Join Bishop Walsh and other young adults for a relaxed evening of fellowship and conversation. No lectures. Just real discussion that connects our faith to everyday life.
Where: Right Brain Brewery, Traverse City
Time: 7 pm
Free to attend.
Thanks to a generous donor, light meal and soft drinks will be provided.
Learn more and register: https://dioceseofgaylord.org/brews
Prior to the gathering, attend a God Bless America Mass, in honor of our country’s 250th anniversary. Visit https://dioceseofgaylord.org/america250 for more details.
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2026 Women's Discernment Retreat
Sponsored by the Diocese of Lansing, this Diocesan Discernment Retreat is for women ages 18-35 who are seeking God's will for their lives and want to grow in discernment and prayer. Religious sisters from various communities, consecrated virgins & women, will be giving talks on discerning God's will, understanding the consecrated life, prayer, vocational testimonies of how some heard God calling them, and more.
When: Dec. 4-6, 2026
Where: St. Francis Retreat Center | DeWitt, MI
Registration deadline: Nov. 27, 2026
Learn more and register here: https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/WDE
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.
