The U.P. Catholic Newsletter
November 2025
The U.P. Catholic's monthly Flocknote is being published a day early this week to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.
Floriani Sacred Music Concert - St. Peter Cathedral, Marquette
CATY MRAZ | THE U.P. CATHOLIC
(Top photo) The members of Floriani, a men's sacred music vocal ensemble, perform at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette on Nov. 15. (Bottom photo) Attendees of the concert listen to the music.
On Nov. 15, Floriani, a men's vocal ensemble specializing in sacred music, performed at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette. The group also sang at Masses during the weekend following the concert. Attendees of the concert had the opportunity to listen to Floriani Gregorian chant and more.
The ensemble performs sacred music, records original and traditional sacred compositions, trains choirs in the method and content of sacred music, and also conducts sacred music retreats for church choirs.
The ensemble performs sacred music, records original and traditional sacred compositions, trains choirs in the method and content of sacred music, and also conducts sacred music retreats for church choirs.
Veterans Day - St. Peter Cathedral, Marquette
CATY MRAZ | THE U.P. CATHOLIC
Veterans gather for a group photo following Mass at St. Peter Cathedral on Nov. 9. The veterans were honored during and after the Mass ahead of Veterans Day on Nov. 11. The Wildcat Battalion of Army ROTC from Northern Michigan University also posted the colors before Mass.
The Anchor of Hope podcast new episode: "Hope and the Problem of Evil"
THE U.P. CATHOLIC
The logo for Bishop John Doerfler’s podcast titled “The Anchor of Hope." Bishop Doerfler co-hosts the podcast with Hattie Hanold. The podcast is distributed to multiple websites and apps, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and more.
Listen to the new episode directly on the Anchor of Hope website or find the show on your favorite podcast app of choice.
Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss out on future episodes. New episodes release on the first and third Thursdays of every month.
Turkey Recipe to try this Thanksgiving
Many people focus on giving the gift of “things.” However, the gift of self or the gift of a good meal is often more appreciated.
Submitted by Bishop John Doerfler
INGREDIENTS:
1 turkey
Enough lemons to stuff the turkey
Salt
Pepper
Thyme leaves
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1: Rub the turkey inside and out with salt and pepper to taste and a generous amount of thyme leaves.
Step 2: Quarter the lemons and stuff the turkey full with the lemons.
Step 3: Put the turkey breast side down in a large roasting pan. The turkey is self-basting when cooked breast side down.
Step 4: Preheat the oven to 450 F, then reduce the heat to 325 F when you put the turkey in the oven. Bake until done.
Submitted by Bishop John Doerfler
INGREDIENTS:
1 turkey
Enough lemons to stuff the turkey
Salt
Pepper
Thyme leaves
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1: Rub the turkey inside and out with salt and pepper to taste and a generous amount of thyme leaves.
Step 2: Quarter the lemons and stuff the turkey full with the lemons.
Step 3: Put the turkey breast side down in a large roasting pan. The turkey is self-basting when cooked breast side down.
Step 4: Preheat the oven to 450 F, then reduce the heat to 325 F when you put the turkey in the oven. Bake until done.
The U.P. Catholic Recipe Contest
Share a recipe with us and you could win a prize from the Bishop Baraga Association! Comment your recipes on the Facebook post linked to the left, or email news@dioceseofmarquette.org.
Did you know the BBA has an online store? Just visit bishopbaraga.org and click on the “Store” menu to see the many great items available. We’re giving away your choice of up to $30 in merchandise and we will cover the cost of shipping.
Email one or more recipes to news@dioceseofmarquette.org or comment recipes on the linked post for consideration for use in The U.P. Catholic newspaper, diocesan social media, and more. Entries must be received by Nov. 29, 2025 and the winner will be announced and notified through email by Dec. 3, 2025. Send as many recipes as you like; however, there will be one entry per email address put into a random drawing.
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