St. Albert the Great Ice Chapel on the campus of Michigan Tech University received worldwide press and 50" of snow this year!
Dear Friends,
We are on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the beginning of the Covid crisis in the U.S. This respiratory illness has changed so much in our world.
The Holy Bible mentions 'breath' many times including this passage:
The LORD God formed man out of the clay of the ground and blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and so man became a living being. (Genesis 2:7)
This Lent, I am particularly thankful for each breath and am asking God what he wants me to do with each and every one.
Gratefully,
Terri
A Mother Shows Her Gratitude For CCM with a Legacy Gift
Sending a child off to college in an unfamiliar city can be a challenge. Hilda Tamayo-Silva was apprehensive when her son, Eryk, left their home in Chicago for Northern Michigan University in Marquette. While at NMU, Eryk found Catholic Campus Ministry. Now Hilda is showing her gratitude by leaving a gift in her will to CCM. Read the full story here.
Side Altars Blessed
Bishop John Doerfler blessed the side altars at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in L'Anse on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Father Corey Litzner, pastor, concelebrated the Mass while Deacon Tom Foye emceed.
Catholic Service Award Nominations Being Accepted
Developed in the spirit of Legacy of Faith - to preserve and foster the Catholic faith in the Upper Peninsula - the Catholic Service Award annually recognizes lifetime dedication and service to the Church. Click here to view a list of all past recipients!
Nominate someone today by clicking here. Nominations are due by May 1st.
Make a Plan that Reflects Your Values
Why is estate planning important? By making a plan, you can ensure your family is protected well into the future and create the legacy you want to leave. Make sure the people and organizations that are important to you are included. Visit the diocesan planned giving website and get started now. Click here to subscribe to our twice-annual newsletter.
Catholic Social Services Annual Report
"The CSSUP team provided essential services to kids and families throughout this challenging year. Our therapists, child welfare managers, and entire staff dedicated themselves to live out our mission by providing critical services to those in need. CSSUP employees shared their greatest gifts when they were needed most during 2020. We feel blessed for the opportunity to be a source of healing and comfort for our Upper Peninsula community." - Kyle Rambo, CSSUP Executive Director
Time to Register for Upper Peninsula Catholic Schools
Catholic schools across our diocese are taking registrations for the 2021-22 school year. For school contact information, click here.
Top 4 Super Bowl Commercials: Pro-Life Messages, a Confessional, and Paralympian Jessica Long!
"As millions tuned in to watch the Super Bowl, many (like myself) may have been more enticed by the commercials than the football. After a pro-life ad was banned last year, these four commercials spoke volumes in sharing the truth about the dignity of each and every human life — plus, one commercial showed a confessional!" - Alyssa Murphy, in the National Catholic Register. Read the full article here.
Legacy of Faith Gets New Website
In honor of 20 years of grant-making, Legacy of Faith has a new, updated, easy-to-use website. Meet the LoF board, read the latest news, and be inspired by recent grants in your neighborhood by clicking here.
Yesterday, February 21, was the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter. Father Ben Hasse eloquently reflects on this feast day in his latest letter to Yoopers for Seminarians donors. If you would like to receive the Yoopers for Seminarians newsletter, you can subscribe here.
The U.P. Catholic is Available Online
Did you know that you can read The U.P. Catholic online? To see the latest edition, click here.