Spring is springing up all across our beautiful Diocese!
For Stewardship & Development, the volunteer boards we rely on to drive our mission have also been springing into action.
I want to publicly thank all the board members who so willingly share their time and talents with the entire Diocese by serving on the Upper Peninsula Catholic Foundation (UPCF) and Legacy of Faith (LOF) advisory boards. Recently, both boards have held their annual elections.
UPCF Board of Directors
Laurie Stupak, Escanaba, President
Jane Surrell, Marquette, Vice President
Jim Gray, Hessel, Secretary
Rev. Dustin Larson, Marquette
Tom Kurkowski, L'Anse
Joseph Rushlau, Hancock
Rev. Larry Van Damme, Negaunee
Paulita Korby, Marquette
Legacy of Faith Advisory Board
Michael Prokopowicz, Chair
Michael Prokopowicz, Chair
Dr. Jessica Betz, Secretary
Susannah Bernier Wahlstrom
Fr. Christian Flagstadt
Fr. Marty Flynn
Deacon Arthur Stancher
Tim Thomas, Treasurer
To learn more about the Upper Peninsula Catholic Foundation and Legacy of Faith, please visit our website here.
If you have an interest in serving on either of these boards, please contact me.
Respectfully,
Scott Fenley
Executive Director, Stewardship & Development & The UP Catholic Foundation, Inc.
sfenley@dioceseofmarquette.org
1004 Harbor Hills Dr, Marquette, MI 49855
sfenley@dioceseofmarquette.org
1004 Harbor Hills Dr, Marquette, MI 49855
Direct 906/227-9108 | Toll-Free 800/562-9745 #108
Diocesan St. Peter Vicariate Confirmation
Photo: Diocesan St. Peter Vicariate Confirmation on April 21, 2024 (Courtesy of Communications)
Diocesan St. Peter Vicariate Confirmation
The Diocesan St. Peter Vicariate's Confirmation was celebrated on April 21, 2024. "Our Cathedral was filled with about 575 people - candidates, sponsors, and guests! It was an encouraging sign of vibrant faith, and we thank everyone who took part in it and helped us all celebrate our faith with reverence and joy," shared Msgr. Michael Steber in his Sunday bulletin letter. To see all the photos from the day, visit our Diocesan Flickr page. While there, you can also see photos from other recent events, including Divine Mercy Sunday and the Cathedral's Easter Vigil.
Photo: Director of Missionary Stewardship, Megan O'Connor, cantors at the Diocesan St. Peter Vicariate Confirmation on April 21 (Courtesy of Communications)
Bishop Doerfler Appoints
Vicar for Evangelization and Catechesis
Bishop Doerfler Makes Evangelization Appointment
Bishop John Doerfler appointed Father Ryan Ford to serve as the Vicar for Evangelization and Catechesis starting on July 1. In his new role, Fr. Ryan will focus on forming the wonderful lay faithful of our diocese for the mission to share the good news of Jesus! To read the full announcement, click here.
Vocation Reflections
What Does Carmel Mean to Me?
We have been blessed this month to have two members of The Discalced Carmelite Nuns of the Monastery of the Holy Cross in Iron Mountain share their vocation stories on YooperCatholic.org. You can read Sister Marites of Stella Maris, OCD's inspiring story by clicking here, and Sister Helen Therese, OCD's moving reflection here.
Priest Appreciation Dinner - May 2nd
ANNUAL PRIEST APPRECIATION MASS
Please join us on Thursday, May 2, 2024, for the annual Priest Appreciation Mass. This year’s host parish is St. Louis the King in Harvey. The public Mass begins at 4 p.m. The dinner honoring the priests and jubilarians is closed to the public.
Mother's Day, May 12th
MOTHER'S DAY IS MAY 12TH
Mother's Day is a wonderful time to be together as families at Mass. Sometimes, it takes a little extra effort to bring an elderly parent to Mass, but Mother's Day is a great time to do it! Priests often say special prayers and add blessings for mothers of all kinds on Mother's Day. Ask your siblings to join you too, especially if they haven't been to Mass in a while.
Bishop Baraga Socks!
Walk a mile in Bishop Baraga SOCKS!
The Bishop Baraga Association has Bishop Baraga socks in stock. You can check them out and order online here!
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Scott Fenley
Scott Fenley
Executive Director
Stewardship & Development & UP Catholic Foundation, Inc.
sfenley@dioceseofmarquette.org
sfenley@dioceseofmarquette.org
1004 Harbor Hills Dr, Marquette, MI 49855
Megan O'Connor
Director of Missionary Stewardship
Direct 906-379-5057
1004 Harbor Hills Dr, Marquette, MI 49855