Celebrate 50 Years of Faith at Our Cathedral
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of St. Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral — the heart of our Diocese. From ordinations to Chrism Masses to diocesan celebrations, the Cathedral has stood as a visible sign of unity for all Catholics in the Diocese of Gaylord.
To celebrate this Jubilee Year, a Cathedral sanctuary renovation is now underway — designed to reflect the beauty, reverence, and glory worthy of God's house. A new handcrafted altar, a golden-tiled Crucifix alcove and a gleaming tabernacle will uplift every person who gathers there in prayer.
We are all invited to support this sacred renewal. This is our Mother Church — and your gift, no matter the size, helps preserve and beautify this holy place for the next 50 years and beyond.
To learn more and make your gift, visit:
DioceseofGaylord.org/CathedralRenovation
2025 Advent Reflections with Bishop Walsh
As we approach the joyous season of Advent, we invite you to join Bishop Walsh in a series of Advent Reflections. Each week, these reflections will help prepare our hearts for the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Find the devotions on YouTube or at DioceseofGaylord.org/AdventReflections
REBOOT! with Chris Stefanick
Let internationally renowned speaker and author Chris Stefanick help you REDISCOVER God, and REDISCOVER the life you were made for.
When: Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026
Where: St. Mary Cathedral, Gaylord
Time: 7 - 9:30 pm
REBOOT! is the fun, inspiring and practical experience for all (ages 12 and up), of applying the beauty and genius of the Gospel to every aspect of your life, from prayer and spirituality, to work, dating, marriage, parenting, health and more! Get your tickets today at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/reallifecatholic/1757694
Images: 1/4 page, half page, poster
Heartfelt gratitude for your generosity! “Thank you very much for your donations, always,” says Sister Olivia Bellegante, 93, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in St. Louis, Missouri. Your gift directly impacts thousands of senior religious, providing the support they need in their later years. Learn more at retiredreligious.org.
World Youth Day 2027
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: Adults between the ages of 18 and 35.
Cost: $4699 (paid in installments)
Registration and $500 deposit due on February 15, 2026. Registration is forthcoming.
Important: Informational sessions will be hosted in each vicariate (Zoom-in options may be available). Locations will soon be announced on the diocesan website.
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
Jubilee 2025 Events
Jan. 3, 2026, St. Mary
Closing Mass for the Jubilee Year
Hundredfold Workshop
Do you want to help inspire a culture of vocations in your home parish? Do you want to “do more” to help meet our diocese’s growing need for vocations to the priesthood, consecrated life, and marriage? Join us for a Parishioner Workshop lead by Vocation Ministry.
The purpose of this workshop is to equip Catholic laity to form a vibrant vocation ministry that promotes vocations to the priesthood, marriage, and consecrated life in their parish.
What you will learn:
• What is a vocation ministry?
• What is the recipe for a vocation-producing parish?
• How do we start and sustain our ministry?
• How do we invite our youth to discern a call?
This event will occur 8 AM – 3 PM on December 6 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, beginning with 8 AM Mass celebrated by Bishop Jeffrey Walsh. Please sign up below so we can prepare enough materials and food. We will reach out leading up to the event with further details.
Register here: gaylordvocations.org/upcoming-events/hundredfold-workshop/
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.
