The U.P. Catholic Newsletter
March 2025
Rite of Election 2025
CATY MRAZ | THE U.P. CATHOLIC
Catechumens and candidates from the Diocese of Marquette pose for a photo with Bishop John Doerfler following the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion service at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette on Sunday, March 9. The elect will continue to prepare in their home parishes to receive the Easter Sacraments. Catechumens are unbaptized people entering the Catholic Church while candidates are those validly baptized into another Christian faith who are coming into full communion with the Catholic Church. For more photos, see www.flickr.com/photos/theupcatholic/albums.
Come Holy Spirit: Diocese hosts All Michigan Catholic Charismatic Conference
By Eddie O'Neill
The U.P. Catholic
EDDIE O'NEILL | THE U.P. CATHOLIC
Fr. Christian Flagstadt holds the monstrance during Eucharistic Adoration as part of the All Michigan Catholic Charismatic Conference held in Gladstone last month. Looking on is Clifford Nankervis, a diaconate candidate for the Diocese of Marquette. Fr. Flagstadt serves as chaplain for the Charismatic Renewal in the Diocese of Marquette, as well as associate pastor of St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph Parishes in Ishpeming, St. Paul Parish in Negaunee and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission in Palmer.
"As we look at our theme of surrendering to God this weekend, let us surrender to the heart of Jesus in a new way—letting go of how God ought to move in our lives,” said speaker Kevin Philip at the All Michigan Catholic Charismatic Conference held in Gladstone in February.
Jubilarian spotlight:
Fr. Vinoy Panthilapadam
By Caty Mraz
The U.P. Catholic
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Fr. Vinoy Panthilapadam, MST with school children during his time as a priest in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
When asked what the Eucharist meant to him, Fr. Vinoy Panthilapadam said that it is not just a “part of my day but the heart of my life.”
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.
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