The U.P. Catholic Newsletter
February 2025
2025 Ice Mass at the Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows
CATY MRAZ | THE U.P. CATHOLIC
(Top photo) Fr. Romeo Capella (center) elevates the chalice during the first of this year's Ice Masses held on Feb. 7 in the Our Lady of the Snows chapel while, from left, Frs. Ben Hasse, Bernard Acquaah-Badu, Dustin Larson and Tom Merkel look on. (Bottom photo) College students and community members of St. Albert the Great Parish in Houghton place a stained glass window made from ice and food coloring on the wall of the Ice Chapel.
2025 Mini March for Life - St. Michael, Marquette
BRIAN MALONE | LAKE SUPERIOR PHOTO
On Jan. 26, 2025 St. Michael Parish in Marquette held a mini March for Life on the occasion of the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. (Top photo) Fr. Greg Heikkala, pastor of St. Michael Parish, leads participants in the march around the parish campus. (Bottom photo) From left, Rob Noel, Gloria Balmes and Rich Balmes march in support of the pro-life movement.
Sports at diocesan Catholic schools offer opportunities for fellowship, competitive fun
By Caty Mraz
The U.P. Catholic
COURTESY PHOTOS
(Top photo) The Sacred Heart Catholic School cross-country team as seen at the beginning of the season. Front row, from left: PJ Pruett (coach), Rylan Vu, Joleen Gray, Prestan Amsler, Sedrick Gray and Blaise Hoehn. Back row, from left: Madilyn Froese, Josephine Mervar, Lily Froese and Tammy Pruett (coach). (Bottom photo) From left, St. John Paul II Catholic Academy students Amelia Saylor, Liberty Smith and Olivia Beaudo demonstrate running the course during “Sports for Shorties” in 2024 while coach Joe Noha and younger students look on.
“Athletics and clubs in our Catholic schools inspire students to grow in discipline, teamwork, and character, rooted in faith,” said Dr. Jessica Betz, diocesan director of Catholic schools. “These programs shape not only skilled athletes, but also virtuous individuals prepared to serve others.”
Yoopers for Life attend 2025 national March for Life
By Caty Mraz
The U.P. Catholic
COURTESY PHOTO
The March for Life attendees stop outside of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the 2025 March for Life pilgrimage.
“During this trip, I was convicted in my heart that Jesus’ love and mercy working through us is what will put an end to abortion,” said Gianna Hoving.
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