Awareness Mass
Join presider Bishop Walsh on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 2 pm for an Awareness Mass celebrating persons with special needs & their caregivers.
Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025
Location: St. Mary Cathedral, Gaylord MI
Time: 2 pm
For more details and to RSVP, visit: dioceseofgaylord.org/awarenessmass
Pre-Marriage Seminar
Engaged couples within the diocese are invited to attend a special Pre-Marriage Seminar, including prayer, presentations and group discussions.
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Location: Cooney Conference Center, Gaylord MI
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
For more details and to RSVP, visit: dioceseofgaylord.org/premarriageseminar
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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Forms: Parent Permission Form, Medical Treatment Form
Jubilee 2025 Events
June 13 at 11 am, Sacred Heart Oscoda
Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
July 28 at 9 am, St. Augustine, Hillman
Mass focused on Blessed Solanus Casey.
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
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.
