Quo Vadis | Where are you going?
Young Men's Summer Camp
July 31-Aug. 2, Higgins Lake
Quo Vadis camp is an opportunity to experience fraternity with other young men who desire to live a life of deep meaning. Spend three days up north at Higgins Lake with relaxation and prayer, while learning more about God’s desires for your life.
Register and find out more at: dioceseofgaylord.org/quovadis2025, or by emailing vocations@dioceseofgaylord.org, or calling (231) 262-2792.
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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
Farm Mass
You and your family are invited to the Diocese of Gaylord Farm Mass!
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Where: Tromble Equestrian Center
1313 Hwy M-33, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Time: 11 am - 1 pm (parking opens at 10:30 am)
Attend this special Mass for the farming community celebrated by Bishop Walsh, with lunch to follow.
RSVP at dioceseofgaylord.org/farmmass
Jubilee 2025 Events
Aug. 15 at 11 am, St. Mary Shrine Mio
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary outdoor Mass
Sept. 14 at 10:30 am, Cross in the Woods, Indian River
Feast of the Exultation of the Holy Cross Outdoor Mass
Oct. 11 at 5 pm, Holy Cross, Cross Village
Mass focused on Bishop Baraga’s legacy in the Diocese of Gaylord
Nov. 4-13, Rome, Italy
Pilgrimage to Italy
Jan. 3, 2026, St. Mary
Closing Mass for the Jubilee Year
Pilgrimage to Italy | November 2025
Join Fr. Matthew Wigton on a Jubilee pilgrimage to Italy!
When: Nov. 4-13, 2025
During this eight-day trip, pilgrims will visit Assisi, Rome and other beautiful religious and holy miracle sites.
With 14 years of experience living in Rome, Fr. Matthew has a deep knowledge of the area and its historical Catholic sites.
www.dioceseofgaylord.org/news/jubilee-2025
Michigan Catholic Women's Conference
Registration open now!
When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
Time: 9am - 5pm
Where: Lansing Center- Lansing, MI
Women from across Michigan are invited to come together to focus on their faith and experience the fellowship of sisterhood in Christ Jesus. Throughout the day, women will be encouraged and inspired to ignite their spirits and grow their faith by hearing from Catholic speakers, engaging in praise and worship music, and celebrating holy Mass with our bishops.
Learn more and register today at https://michigancwc.org/
Attention High School Youth!
NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference) is a powerfully unique three-day experience of prayer, community, evangelization, catechesis, service and empowerment for Catholic teenagers (of high school age) and their adult chaperones.
Where: Indianapolis, Indiana
When: November 20-22, 2025
Learn more and register at NCYC.US
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.
