The U.P. Catholic Newsletter
May 2025
Diaconate Ordination Mass -
Mark Beukema, Drew Langton, Tyler Rivard
CATY MRAZ | THE U.P. CATHOLIC
From left, Dcn. Tyler Rivard, Bishop John Doerfler, Dcn. Drew Langton and Dcn. Mark Beukema pose for a group photo. The three men were ordained to the "transitional" diaconate by Bishop Doerfler during Mass at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette on Friday, May 16, 2025. After the Mass, attendees enjoyed a social and received blessings from the newly ordained.
Dcn. Jeremiah Mason serves faithful of the Keweenaw Peninsula
By Caty Mraz
The U.P. Catholic
CATY MRAZ | THE U.P. CATHOLIC
Dcn. Jeremiah Mason holds up the Book of the Gospels during the "transitional" diaconate ordination Mass of Dcns. Mark Beukema, Drew Langton and Tyler Rivard. The Mass took place on Friday, May 16 at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette.
"Dcn. [Jeremiah] Mason encouraged Catholics across the U.P. to endeavor together to live more in the real world of the beautiful Upper Peninsula than on the internet. 'Let’s try not to let the devil distract us with things going on in the world, in our country, or in the universal Church that we can’t do much about anyway,' he said."
Priest Appreciation Mass
and Dinner 2025
CATY MRAZ | THE U.P. CATHOLIC
Priests of the Diocese of Marquette listen to Bishop John Doerfler's homily during the Priest Appreciation Mass held at St. Louis the King Parish in Harvey on May 8, 2025. The Mass was followed by a dinner and program in celebration of the priests. Priests celebrating their jubilee were recognized at the program.
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