The U.P. Catholic Newsletter
May 2024
Priest Appreciation Mass and Dinner 2024
CATY MRAZ | THE U.P. CATHOLIC
(Top photo) Priests from across the diocese gather for the annual Priest Appreciation Mass, held at St. Louis the King Parish in Harvey on May 2, 2024. Bishop John Doerfler was the principal celebrant. (Bottom photo) Bishop Emeritus James Garland receives a standing ovation from attendees at the Priest Appreciation dinner as he accepts an award from Bishop Doerfler recognizing his 65th anniversary jubilee. The dinner was held after the Mass in the parish hall.
Dcn. Tom McClelland moving from diocese after many years of service
By Caty Mraz
The U.P. Catholic
COURTESY PHOTO
Mary Anne and Dcn. Tom McClelland during a farewell and appreciation reception in recognition of their years of service at St. Ignatius Loyola in St. Ignace.
"Dcn. McClelland ... has advice for Catholics across the Upper Peninsula: “One: take time to learn Scripture. Truly study the gospels. And if you can, diligently study the 24-week “Bible Timeline” by Ascension Press. Two: deliberately, intentionally be a friend of Jesus. Know and love him personally. Talk with him frequently! Three: every morning, when your feet first touch the floor, say three words: ‘Gladly, Jesus, gladly.'"
Dcn. Lochner to serve as director of Divine Worship, master of ceremonies
By Caty Mraz
The U.P. Catholic
Diocesan pilgrimage
offers healing for pilgrim after loss of husband
By Caty Mraz
The U.P. Catholic
CATY MRAZ | THE U.P. CATHOLIC
Dcn. Paul Lochner (right) holds the instructions for Bishop John Doerfler during the Rite of Election earlier this year. Dcn. Lochner will be taking over as the director of Divine Worship and master of ceremonies for the diocese in August.
COURTESY PHOTO
Mary Lou Nelson smiles for a photo while on the diocesan pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain, and France from April 3-16.
Tickets still available for National Eucharistic Congress
CATY MRAZ | THE U.P. CATHOLIC
Fr. Matthew Chartier blesses the congregation at St. Peter Cathedral with the monstrance during benediction on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7, 2024.
The Diocese of Marquette has purchased 75 complimentary tickets to the National Eucharistic Congress, made possible by a Legacy of Faith grant. The Eucharistic Congress is set for July 17-21, 2024, in Indianapolis, Ind. Tickets are still available, and are free to, to anyone who may be interested in attending the event.
Even if you are not able to attend the entire event, you may still attend on individual days. Adoration and confession will be offered every day.
Day one highlights include talks from keynote speakers Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, and Sister Bethany Madonna, as well as presentations from emcees Montse Alvarado, Sister Miriam James Heidland, Fr. Josh Johnson, in addition to music from musicians Dave and Lauren Moore. The emcees and musicians will be present throughout the other days of the Congress. There will also be numerous breakout sessions to choose from on each day of the Congress.
Day two highlights include talks from keynote speakers Fr. Mike Schmitz, and Mother Olga of the Sacred Heart, while day three’s keynote speakers are Sister Josephine Garrett, and Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B.
Day four’s keynote speakers include Bishop Robert Barron, Gloria Purvis, and Jonathan Roumie. Day five’s keynote speakers are Mother Adela Galindo, and Chris Stefanick.
To view the complete schedule of events, visit https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/schedule. To reserve your spot, visit: https://petersway.com/1049.html and click the “Make a Deposit” button. The 75 free tickets are available first come, first served. For questions, contact Megan at Petersway Travel at (516) 605-1551 ext. 18.