HONORING OUR BISHOP'S AMBASSADORS
The Bishop’s Ambassadors is a membership organization currently led by Bishop John Doerfler and perpetually by future bishops of the Diocese of Marquette. The primary objective of the Bishop’s Ambassadors is to hand on to future generations the great, living tradition of faith that has been handed down by past generations.
Each month, Bishop John celebrates a Mass for the living and deceased Bishop’s Ambassadors. Every spring, the Bishop’s Ambassadors gather for a yearly meeting, and each fall, they participate in a special Mass and meal with the bishop.
The Bishop’s Ambassadors are the backbone of the Legacy of Faith initiative, serving as a motivated group of concerned Catholic leaders with whom the bishop consults and speaks regarding key diocesan initiatives to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Bishop's Ambassadors are leadership-level donors who have committed at least $25,000 to any endowed fund of the diocese and share the vision of preserving and fostering the Catholic faith through endowment building and grant-making.
To learn more about becoming a Bishop’s Ambassador, contact Megan O’Connor at the Office of Stewardship and Development at (906) 379-5057 or moconnordioceseofmarquette.org
THANK YOU TO OUR BISHOP’S AMBASSADORS
Gary & Dee Benjamin
Patty Besse
Bob and Sherri Bink
Richard & Mary Bowerman
Jerry & Mary Brien
Mark Canale
Stanley & Patricia Caruso
Robert & Kathy DellAngelo
Most Rev. John F. Doerfler
Linda Dupras
Rev. Timothy Ekaitis
Michael & Nancy Fassbender
Jack Feira
Most Rev. James H. Garland
Rev. Joseph O. Gouin
William & Mary Lou Gregory
Rev. Gregory Heikkala
Dcn. Scott & Claudia Jamieson
Bruce & Dawn Johnson
Joel & Karen Johnson
Iris Katers
Mary Ann Koerschner
Harry & Sandy Krebs
John Kublin
Bert & Violeta Lara
Paul & Loretta Lucas
Bob & Mary Mahaney
Michael & Kathleen Mayhew
Myrna Meneses
Lynne Mestnik
Very Rev. Allen P. Mott
Tom & Kathy Nash
Michael Nidiffer
Steve Pelto
Michael & Cathy Prokopowicz
Karen Reese
Michael & Joanne Roy
Most Rev. Alexander K. Sample
Ken & Tami Seavoy
Patrick & MaryAnne Shannon
Robert & Barbara Stebler
Bart & Laurie Stupak
Matt & Jane Surrell
Gregg Sutherland & Sue Ritter
Tom & Patti Tourville
Michael & Judy Vonck
John H. Walter
Anonymous Ambassadors
REMEMBERING OUR DECEASED BISHOP’S AMBASSADORS
Stephen Dupras (2025), Willard Carne (2024), Ronald Katers (2024), William Gregory (2021), Mary Anne Kublin (2020), Mary Paoli (2020), Donald Stanley (2020), Arlene Carne (2020), Mae Lukenda (2018), Dr. John Beaumier (2017), Bill Ribich (2017), Dr. Lou Lukenda (2017), Earl Bell (2016), Mary Jane Beaumier (2016), Evelyn T. Maki (2013), John Besse (2013), Loraine Washburn (2013), Robert Schmit (2012), Mary Ann Seidl (2012), Rev. Lawrence T. Gauthier (2012), Melissa Besse (2011), Rev. Joseph Gondek (2011), Joyce Larson (2011), Rev. Donald L. Shiroda (2011), Most Rev. Mark F. Schmitt (2011), Duncan Reese (2010), Corbin Roy (2010), Robert Flood (2010), Louis Paoli (2009), Millie Bink (2008), Leone Sanders (2008), Rev. S. Patrick Wisneske (2008), Dorothy Boyer (2008), Harlan Larson (2006), Hon. Eugene Zinn (2006), Sy Barsch (2006), Rev. Joseph Kichak (2004), Rosemary Tourville (2004), Adeline LaChapelle (2004), Marcella Nidiffer (2003), Mildred Menze (2003), Henry Barsch (2002), Anonymous Ambassadors