The U.P. Catholic Newsletter
February 2024
All Saints, Gladstone, Altar Dedication
Rite of Election
2014-2024: Bishop Doerfler ministry highlights
By Caty Mraz
The U.P. Catholic
JAMIE GUALDONI | THE U.P. CATHOLIC
Bishop John Doerfler gives a homily at the Women Religious Jubilee Mass held at St. Christopher in Marquette on April 7, 2018.
Knights of Columbus hold 2024 winter meeting
By John Fee
The U.P. Catholic
JOHN FEE | THE U.P. CATHOLIC
(Left photo) Knights of Columbus State Deputy Christopher Kolomjec addresses those present at the 2024 Diocesan Winter Meeting. (Right photo) Bishop John Doerfler speaks at the Knights of Columbus Diocesan Winter Meeting.
Jim LaJoie, celebrating 27 years with The U.P. Catholic
By Hattie Hanold
The U.P. Catholic
COURTESY PHOTO
Jim LaJoie, author of The U.P. Catholic's sports column, "From the Sidelines," smiles for a photo. LaJoie recently celebrated 27 years of writing for The U.P. Catholic.
"[Jim] LaJoie also shared that the impact of his involvement with The U.P. Catholic on his faith life has been "significant." "It’s humbled me," he explained, "because it’s made me draw attention to the amount of strife, worldwide issues, the amount of hurting that permeates our society. And when I get the opportunity to share that, it grounds me in a way – it makes me realize that at the end of the day I have a roof over my head, I have food to eat, I have my health and my family. It brings life into perspective.""
Nominations due for Catholic Service Award by May 1
The Catholic Diocese of Marquette is seeking nominations for the 2024 Legacy of Faith Catholic Service Award. The award was developed to create awareness of those who show exemplary leadership and commitment to carrying out the mission of the Catholic Church in word and action.
The award recognizes lifetime dedication and service to the Catholic Church. Nominees must have significantly demonstrated leadership and service to the Catholic Church, their community, and beyond. The award may be given to a man or a woman, for example, a priest, deacon, woman religious or lay person.
For additional information on the Catholic Service Award criteria and a nomination form, visit upcatholicfoundation.org/catholic-service-awards. The nomination deadline is May 1, 2024.
Last year’s nominees who did not receive the award will automatically be re-considered for the 2024 Catholic Service Award. It is not necessary to complete a new nomination form for these nominees, but additional information may be submitted or requested to reinforce their nomination.
Award recipients are honored at their parish during the summer or fall of 2024 and at the Bishop’s Ambassadors Dinner in October. Recipients receive an engraved medallion from the bishop as a token of gratitude and their parish will receive a $250 grant for faith formation. The U.P. Catholic newspaper will highlight the recipients.
For additional information on the Catholic Service Award criteria and a nomination form, visit upcatholicfoundation.org/catholic-service-awards. The nomination deadline is May 1, 2024.
Last year’s nominees who did not receive the award will automatically be re-considered for the 2024 Catholic Service Award. It is not necessary to complete a new nomination form for these nominees, but additional information may be submitted or requested to reinforce their nomination.
Award recipients are honored at their parish during the summer or fall of 2024 and at the Bishop’s Ambassadors Dinner in October. Recipients receive an engraved medallion from the bishop as a token of gratitude and their parish will receive a $250 grant for faith formation. The U.P. Catholic newspaper will highlight the recipients.