Message from Bishop John
March 2025
CATY MRAZ | THE U.P. CATHOLIC
The crucifix is displayed at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette during the Rite of Election held on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Eighty catechumens and candidates (those preparing for baptism at the Easter Vigil and those entering into full communion with the Catholic church at the Easter Vigil, respectively) were present at the liturgy along with their godparents and sponsors. Across the diocese, almost 100 people will be entering the Catholic church at the Easter Vigil.
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Lent is one of my favorite times of year. That might seem a bit odd at first. Lent? A favorite time? Why not Christmas or Easter?
Of course, I delight in Christmas and Easter! Yet there is something special about Lent. For me, Lent is a good time to refocus on what is the most important - Jesus! Lent is not just for giving something up. Our sacrifice has a purpose when it is done for the love of the Lord, to turn our hearts to Jesus!
If you have not quite settled in on Lent this year, take some time to be quiet, pray, and ask the Lord what he would like you to do for him. Every Friday during Lent when you abstain from meat, let this simple sacrifice be like a “love note” that you write to Jesus for him to discover and delight in. Do the same for anything else that you might give up for Lent.
May this time of Lent be a graced opportunity to send flowers of your love to the Lord by the sacrifices you make for him.
May you have a blessed Lent.
In Christ,
+John Doerfler
Bishop of Marquette
Spring Study Day: Discipleship in the World: Equipping the Faithful
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Dcn. Mike Houghton from the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Dcn. Mike Houghton from the Archdiocese of Detroit will present on “Discipleship in the World: Equipping the Faithful.”
His presentation will focus on discipleship. Whether you are retired, working, a student or volunteer, or are in the thick of parenting, this presentation will offer practical ways to live your faith in everyday life. It will give you unique strategies you can use to share the good news wherever people gather. Come and learn ways to be equipped to make a difference in your world. This will be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to share their faith, whether it be at work, school, with family or friends.
His presentation will focus on discipleship. Whether you are retired, working, a student or volunteer, or are in the thick of parenting, this presentation will offer practical ways to live your faith in everyday life. It will give you unique strategies you can use to share the good news wherever people gather. Come and learn ways to be equipped to make a difference in your world. This will be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to share their faith, whether it be at work, school, with family or friends.
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