The U.P. Catholic Newsletter
July 2024
10th National Eucharistic Congress
CATY MRAZ | THE U.P. CATHOLIC
(Top photo) Pilgrims from the Diocese of Marquette attending the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Ind., pose for a photo before one of the evening revival sessions being held at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Bottom photo) Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, processes with the Eucharistic Lord around Lucas Oil Stadium at the evening revival session on Friday, July 19, 2024. The 10th National Eucharistic Congress was held as part of the three year initiative to re-inspire devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist.
What is the Importance of the Eucharist? - Bishop John Doerfler
Bishop John Doerfler answers the question, "what is the importance of the Eucharist?" while at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Ind., and reflects on the impact of the Congress.
Greetings to the Diocese of Marquette from the National Eucharistic Congress from Archbishop Alexander Sample
Archbishop Alexander Sample of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, former bishop of the Diocese of Marquette, sends greetings to the faithful of our diocese from the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Ind., and answers the question, "what is the importance of the Eucharist?"
Meet the Diocese of Marquette’s weightlifting seminarian
By Caty Mraz
The U.P. Catholic
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William Heller during the 2024 University National Championships, in which he finished second. Heller was accepted as a seminarian for the Diocese of Marquette earlier this year.
“There are so many similarities between a prayer life and the sport of weightlifting, it certainly has [helped],” [Will] Heller said. “In both cases one must focus on what is right in front of them and not lose concentration. Similarly, one must always be striving for improvement in both disciplines. One may never be content with their progress in either, as both are journeys that through grace, we are able to walk.”