I want to introduce you to my younger brother, John O'Connor, Jr. You may be wondering why exactly.
Well, he is part of the team that is restoring St. Peter Cathedral (Marquette)!
Yep! That's him! Way up there!
A truly wonderful moment when a profession and faith intersect. I am a proud sister! (And my mom is pretty proud, too :)
This month, the Office of Stewardship & Development distributed $109,867 in Legacy of Faith grants to parishes and diocesan ministries. The Legacy of Faith Fund was established in 2001 by then Bishop James Garland to preserve and foster the Catholic faith in the Upper Peninsula. To view the full grant list, click here.
Thank you to the many donors over the past 24 years who have made Bishop Garland's vision a lasting reality.
Enjoy these glorious days of summer!
Megan O'Connor
Executive Director
Stewardship & Development, Diocese of Marquette
Stewardship & Development, Diocese of Marquette
1004 Harbor Hills Drive, Marquette, MI 49855
Email: moconnor@dioceseofmarquette.org | Phone: (906) 379-5057
Email: moconnor@dioceseofmarquette.org | Phone: (906) 379-5057
Meet Lilian Churchill
UPCF BOARD MEMBER LILIAN CHURCHILL
A convert to Catholicism, Lilian's spiritual journey began with a profound experience attending a weekday Mass at the Cathedral. She describes her faith as the greatest grace the Lord has given her, and she considers it a deep honor to give back to the diocese that so meaningfully shaped her path. To learn more about Lilian, click here.
National Church Combined Collection
Video: Archbishop Paul Eitenne (Seattle) speaks on The Spirituality of Stewardship
This collection supports three vital ministries:
- National Retirement Fund for Religious
The National Retirement Fund for Religious supports elderly and infirm Catholic religious brothers, sisters, and priests in the United States. The funds help provide for their retirement, healthcare, and daily needs, ensuring they can live in comfort after years of service to the Church and society. To learn more, visit retiredreligious.org.
- Catholic University Collection
The Catholic University Collection supports The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. The funds help provide scholarships, financial aid, and support for the university's mission to provide a strong academic foundation rooted in Catholic values, serving students and the Church's future leaders. To learn more, visit collection.catholic.edu.
- Archdiocese for the Military Services
The Archdiocese for the Military Services Collection supports the pastoral care and spiritual needs of Catholics serving in the U.S. military, as well as veterans and their families. Funds help provide Mass, sacraments, and religious support for military personnel, both at home and abroad, ensuring they receive spiritual care while serving. To learn more, visit milarch.org.
Your generous support helps sustain the Church's important missions. Thank you!
Meet Deacon Bob Berbohm
UPCF BOARD MEMBER DEACON BOB BERBOHM
Deacon Bob Berbohm serves Holy Family (Gladstone), where he assists with liturgical responsibilities and pastoral care, bringing a deep, contemplative spirituality to his ministry.
Deacon Bob also plays a vital role as the Middle School Religion Teacher at Holy Name Catholic School (Escanaba), supporting students, faculty, and the broader school community, fostering an environment of academic excellence grounded in Catholic values. To learn more about Deacon Bob, click here.
Yoopers for Seminarians Newsletter
The YFS Summer Newsletter Has Dropped!
The Summer 2025 Yoopers for Seminarians newsletter includes stories on the Knights of Columbus support for vocations, as well as some of the transformational experiences our seminarians are having. To read the newsletter online, click here.
Thank you!
GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY COLLECTION RESULTS
All parishes participated in the Good Shepherd Sunday Collection to benefit the retired priests of our diocese. To date, our generous stewards have donated $63,962 to the St. Joseph Association Fund. Thank you!
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Megan O'Connor
Megan O'Connor
Executive Director
Stewardship & Development, Diocese of Marquette
Stewardship & Development, Diocese of Marquette
1004 Harbor Hills Drive, Marquette, MI 49855
Email: moconnor@dioceseofmarquette.org | Phone: (906) 379-5057
Email: moconnor@dioceseofmarquette.org | Phone: (906) 379-5057
Billy Mullett
Adm. Asst. to Stewardship & Development and U.P. Catholic Foundation, Inc.
Email: wmullettdioceseofmarquette.org | Phone: (906) 227-9156