Gaylord, MI 49735 News Headlines
Operation Rice Bowl A Lenten Tradition
Operation Rice Bowl (ORB), Catholic Relief Services’ annual Lenten program that begins on Ash Wednesday (which falls on February 17 ...
Sign up Now for World Youth Day 2011
"You, dear young people, are the hope of the Church! She hopes that you will make yourselves messengers of hope,” is the message of ...
Rite of Election to Welcome and Pray for Catechumens
All the faithful in the Diocese of Gaylord are invited to attend The Rite of Election which will take place Sunday, February 21, 2010, ...
U.S. House Recognizes Contributions of Catholic Schools to Nation
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution honoring the contributions of Catholic schools to the nation. The resolution ...
Spiritual Bouquets Spring Up
During Vocations Awareness Week (Jan 10 – 16), schools in the Diocese of Gaylord were invited to grow “Spiritual Bouquets” for their ...
Church Responds to Earthquake in Haiti
Parishes in the Diocese of Gaylord will join with those across the United States this weekend to take up a special collection to aid ...
Gerald Okoli Ordained Deacon
Gerald Chigbogu Okoli was ordained a transitional deacon by Bishop Bernard A. Hebda on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Holy Childhood ...
Help Stop Abortion Funding in Health Care Reform
In a nationwide call to Catholics to prevent health care reform from being derailed by the abortion lobby, the United States Conference ...
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 18-25, 2010 is the annual worldwide observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This practice was begun in the ...
"Ten Things that Promote Vocations"
WASHINGTON—The Catholic Church celebrates National Vocation Awareness Week January 10-16. To encourage Catholics to foster vocations, ...
Pope Benedict's Message for World Day of Peace
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE BENEDICT XVI FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE WORLD DAY OF PEACE 1 JANUARY 2010 IF YOU WANT TO ...
Gerald Okoli to be ordained deacon
On Saturday, January 9, Gerald Chigbogu Okoli will be ordained a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Gaylord by Bishop Bernard A. ...
Bishop Hebda's Christmas Message
Christ is born, glorify him! Christ came from heaven, welcome Him! Christ is on earth, ...
Delegation to Travel to Matagalpa
The distance from Gaylord to our sister diocese of Matagalpa in Nicaragua is about 2,000 miles, so we can't meet face to face as often ...
Plan now to attend St. Andrew Task Force Retreat
The fourth annual St. Andrew Task Force Retreat is scheduled on January 8-10, 2010 at Holy Childhood Church, Harbor Springs. The ...
Welcome Bishop Hebda
On Tuesday, December 1, Bernard A. Hebda was ordained and installed as the Fourth Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord. ...
Bishop Cooney Bids Farewell
On Sunday, November 8, Bishop Patrick R. Cooney offered a fond farewell to the faithful of the Diocese of Gaylord as he presided over a ...
Pope names Rev. Msgr. Bernard Hebda Fourth Bishop of Gaylord
The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, has named the Reverend Monsignor Bernard A. Hebda, Undersecretary of the Pontifical Council for the ...
DCCW Fall Workshop
The annual Fall Workshop was held at St. Mary's Cathedral on Wednesday, October 14th. Approximately 80 ladies from throughout the ...
URGENT: Nationwide USCCB Effort on Health Care Reform
In an extraordinary call to Catholics to prevent health care reform from being derailed by the abortion lobby, the United Sates ...
Call to Continuing Conversion
On Sunday, October 18, ten candidates, along with their sponsors, parish leadership, family and friends gathered at St. Mary Cathedral ...
Diocese Mourns the Loss of Fr. Isadore Mikulski
Fr. Isadore Mikulski, a much beloved priest of the Diocese of Gaylord passed away on Tuesday, October 6 at Saginaw St. Mary's Medical ...
Call to Continuing Conversion
Bishop Patrick Cooney invites all of the faithful from the Diocese of Gaylord to celebrate The Call to Continuing Conversion on Sunday, ...
Retreat to Focus on "Everyday Epiphanies"
All women are invited to participate in the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s Silent Retreat October 16-18, 2009 at the Augustine ...
NMCF Weekend
This year marks the 11th anniversary of the inception of The Northern Michigan Catholic Foundation (NMCF). To commemorate the ...
Study Materials Available for "Caritas In Veritate"
On June 29, 2009 -- the Solemnity of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, Pope Benedict XVI issued his third encyclical: Caritas In ...
Learn about Catholic Burial
Diane Gray, Office Manager of Oakwood Catholic Cemetery in Traverse City, and Fr. Wayne Dziekan, Director of the Secretariat for ...
Obwaka Ordained Deacon
Sylvestre Obwaka was ordained a Transitional Deacon by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney on Saturday, August 8 at Holy Family Parish, East ...
550 Enjoy Altar Server Appreciation Day
Over 550 altar servers, chaperones and seminarians gathered for the 4th Annual Altar Server Appreciation Day. Sponsored by the Diocese ...
Funeral Arrangements for Fr. Jim Mausolf
Reverend James Henry Mausolf entered eternal life on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at his home in Traverse City at the age of 84. Father ...
Beach Bums Beckon -- 2009 Altar Server Event
Final plans are being made for the fourth annual Altar Server Appreciation Day. Sponsored by the Diocesan Vocations Advisory ...
Official Diocesan Appointments
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney has announced the following appointments effective July 15, 2009 for one year: Reverend James ...
Bishop Announces Decisions on PPTF Recommendations
On April 27, the Parish and Personnel Task Force presented to Bishop Patrick R. Cooney and leadership of the diocese its Final Report ...
Pope Declares "Year for Priests"
On March 16, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI announced that a special “Year for Priests” will commence on June 19, 2009 in an effort to ...
Restoration Work Begins at Cross in the Woods
The scaffolding is up and work has begun on the restoration of the Cross and surrounding area at the National Shrine and Parish of the ...
Cantor Express to Make Stop in Gaylord
The Secretariat for Worship and Liturgical Formation of the Diocese of Gaylord is pleased to announce that a special institute for ...
CCC - How the Good News Gets Around
If Jesus Christ were on earth today, how would he spread his message of salvation? Would he use television, radio, newspapers, text ...
Faith in Action - DCCW Convention
“Faith in Action ” was the theme of the 37th annual convention of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) held May 13. The ...
Final Report of Parish and Personnel Task Force Released
Culminating two and a half years of study and consultation with parishioners throughout the Diocese of Gaylord, the Parish and ...
Catholic Home Missions Acknowledges CSA GIft
In a recent letter received by Bishop Patrick Cooney, Most Rev. Michael W. Warfel, Bishop of Great Falls-Billings and Chairman of the ...
Office Ministry Day a Gift for Attendees
On Thursday, April 16, about 50 women who serve in parish and diocesan offices across the Diocese of Gaylord, gathered at the Augustine ...
DCCW Announces Annual Convention
Every year on the second Wednesday in May, the Gaylord Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) holds their annual convention. This ...
Divine Mercy Sunday Devotions
During his homily at the canonization ceremony of St. Faustina Kowalski, Pope John Paul II highlighted the message of mercy manifested ...
Conference to Celebrate St. Paul
Registration forms have been distributed and are now available for a diocesan-wide conference to be held on Saturday, May 16. The ...
Vocations Contest Winners Announced
During Vocations Awareness Week this past January, students from the Diocese of Gaylord were asked to tap into their creative side to ...
Plan to Attend Chrism Mass
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney invites all the faithful of the diocese to attend the Chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 7 at 11:00 a.m. at St. ...
Rite of Election held at St. Mary Cathedral
On Sunday, March 1, the First Sunday of Lent, fifty-four people from twenty-four parishes were formally welcomed as catechumens at the ...
Faith Development Resource Day
Register now to participate in the Faith Development Resource Day on March 21 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Gaylord. Sponsored by ...
Maryknoll collaborates with U. S. Deacons in mission
A ground-breaking gathering of twelve U.S. deacons, their wives and the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, the Maryknoll ...
Invitation to "Travel with St. Paul"
Periodically, the church sets aside an entire year to focus on a particular aspect of faith. Last June, Pope Benedict XVI declared a ...
Fifer Appointed
The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, has announced Deacon Paul Fifer has been selected to be the ...
SATF Retreat Recap
The third annual retreat for the St. Andrew Task Force was held in January at St. Mary Cathedral School in Gaylord. The event was ...
CSA Supports Latin America Collection
The Church in Latin America is vibrant, diverse in culture, and grounded in faith—and it needs our help to stay that way. The theme for ...
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 18-25, 2009 is the annual observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The theme chosen for 2009 is “That they may ...
San Hoyumpa Ordained to the Priesthood
On Saturday, January 10, Santiago Hoyumpa was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Gaylord by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney at St. ...
PPTF Regional Meeings Held
Continuing a process begun over two years ago to plan for the long term future of the Diocese of Gaylord, the Parish and Personnel Task ...
Vocations Awareness Week Contest
In conjunction with Vocations Awareness Week 2009 (January 11-17), the Vocations Committee from the Diocese of Gaylord will sponsor a ...
January retreat planned for young men
Space is limited for the third annual St. Andrew Task Force Retreat scheduled on January 9-11, 2009 in Gaylord, Michigan. This year’s ...
Baraga expands into Marquette diocese
Baraga Broadcasting has expanded again and now serves the eastern portion of the Marquette Diocese in addition to the more of the ...
Death of Fr. Joseph Wiekierak
Reverend Joseph Francis Wiekierak died at Saint Ann’s Home in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, December 3, following a long illness. He ...
"Share in the Care"
Retirement Fund for Religious
The 21st national annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious will be conducted in Catholic parishes in the United States, ...
Guadelupan Torch Run and Celebration
Everyone is invited to participate in the Second Guadalupan Torch Run on Sunday December 14. It will start at Noon at the Hispanic ...
Cross in the Woods Undertakes Restoration Campaign
One of northern lower Michigan's best-known and most treasured worship and tourist sites is in need of a makeover. The massive ...
Diocese and CHS Host Senior Expos
The Diocese of Gaylord and Catholic Human Services have teamed up for several years to provide seniors, caregivers, families and ...
Operation Rice Bowl Funds Distributed Locally
Each year during the Lenten season many parishes in the Diocese of Gaylord participate in Operation Rice Bowl, the official Lenten ...
DCCW Hosts Fall Workshop
The annual Fall Workshop was held at St. Mary's Cathedral on Wednesday, October 29th. Ninety ladies from northern Michigan attended. ...
Diocese will host "Year of St. Paul" Conference
Mark your calendars now to attend a diocesan-wide conference on Saturday, December 6. The event commemorating the “Year of St. Paul” ...
PPTF Completes Town Hall Meetings
On October 9, the final Parish Town Hall meeting was held as part of the ongoing pastoral planning process in the Diocese of Gaylord. ...
Vocations Awareness Sunday
On Sunday, October 12, the Church observes Vocations Awareness Sunday. Each individual by their baptism, confirmation and ...
Register now for Jr. and Sr. High Youth Rallies
The Diocese of Gaylord will offer two great events for youth on one great day – October 18. Both Junior and Senior High youth will ...
Prepare for upcoming elections
Fr. Wayne Dziekan, Diocesan Director of the Secretariat for Justice and Peace, will offer two more presentations this fall on "Forming ...
CLI 2008 Followup
By Pattie Rioux Diocesan Faith Development Field Representative and Youth Minister at Holy Family, East Tawas Thirty high school ...
Tom Tenerovicz joins Diocesan staff
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney has announced the appointment of Thomas Tenerovicz to the position of Human Resources Coordinator for the ...
“…and you will be my witnesses.”
a Reflection on World Youth Day 2008
By Tyler Bischoff Seminarian for the Diocese of Gaylord Active in youth ministry for the past decade, I always heard a lot about ...
Official Diocesan Appointments
OFFICIAL DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord announces the following ...
SATF Mission Trip a Moving Experience
Members of the St. Andrew Task Force (SATF) returned from a mission trip to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit enlightened to the ...
Parish and Personnel Task Force Outlines Process
Mission Statement: The Mission of the Parish and Personnel Task Force is to provide recommendations to the Bishop, in ...
Baraga Broadcasting Expands Again
With your help and support, Catholic Radio in the Diocese of Gaylord is growing. Baraga Broadcasting, now has an additional ...
St. Andrew Task Force Mission Trip Planned
The St. Andrew Task Force has planned a Mission Trip to visit the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit from June 12 – 15, 2008. Young men ...
Annual DCCW Convention
“Women Are Treasures” was the theme of the 36th annual convention of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women held in May at the Knights ...
Sending Forth Ceremony
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney cordially invites you to attend a Sending Forth Ceremony on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary ...
Liturgical Minister Appreciation Event Planned
A special event in appreciation of parish liturgical ministers will be held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in June. Dr. Edward Hogan, ...
Local Catholic Reflect on Attending Papal Masses
Between the two venues, Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., and Yankee Stadium in New York City, approximately 101,000 people ...
Diocese to offer Extraordinary Form of Mass beginning May 11
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney has announced that the extraordinary form of the Mass will be offered publicly beginning on Pentecost, May 11, ...
Annual CSA Campaign Begins
"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." (Peter 4:10) The ...
Local Catholics to participate in Papal Masses
When Pope Benedict XVI celebrates two public Masses during his visit to the United States this week, among those in the assembly with ...
DCCW Annual Convention is May 14
“Women are Treasures” is the theme for the 2008 DCCW Annual Convention to be held on Wednesday, May 14, at the Knights of Columbus Hall ...
10th Annual Icon Retreat Announced
For the tenth consecutive year, an inspiring workshop for would-be icon writers will be held at the Augustine Center in Conway in June. ...
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
In 1963 Pope Paul VI designated Good Shepherd Sunday as World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, protects us as his ...
Attend "Alternative" World Youth Day
Teens from our diocese are invited to an “alternative” World Youth Day celebration this summer. While our Holy Father is meeting with ...
CSA Gifts Acknowledged
In a recent letters to Bishop Patrick R. Cooney, several National Offices have expressed gratitude for donations made to support the ...
Retrouvaille: A Lifeline for Troubled Marriages
Is your marriage breaking your heart? Retrouvaille is a Christian Peer Ministry for troubled marriages and claims a rate of 83% of ...
Register now for Spirituality Retreat
The Center for Catholic Studies is pleased to offer a Spirituality Weekend Retreat on April 25-26 at the Augustine Center in Conway, ...
CSA Supports the Holy Land
On Good Friday, March 21, 2008, the Collection for the Holy Land will be taken in many dioceses throughout the United States. The funds ...
Celebrating St . Patrick's Day
In our world, St. Patrick's Day has become a day to celebrate being Irish – even if one is not, except on this one day. For many, it ...
Chrism Mass
The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 18 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord, Bishop John M. Quinn will ...
CSA supports Church in Central and Eastern Europe
With a love that brings radiant light, Catholics in the United States help to build parishes in many distant places through the ...
World Marriage Day
The second Sunday in February is when we as a church celebrate World Marriage Day. It was started in Baton Rouge, LA in 1981 to honor ...
Mission Experiences Offered
A cooperative effort between the Diocese of Gaylord, The Secretariat for Peace and Justice of the Diocese of Gaylord, The Columban ...
Lenten Regulations
To assist the faithful during this time of preparation, the following Lenten regulations are to be observed: All members of the ...
Joe Muszkiewicz Ordained to the Priesthood for the Diocese of Gaylord
Joseph Muszkiewicz was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Gaylord on Sunday, January 6 at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord. ...
Baraga Broadcasting Coverage Area Expands
Catholic Radio coverage in the Diocese of Gaylord is growing. The FCC approved the sale of Interlochen Public Radio’s Mackinaw ...
National Migration Week
Since 1980, at the urging of the U.S. Catholic bishops, Migration and Refugee Services has sponsored the annual observance of National ...
Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest
Between the rural nature of the Diocese of Gaylord, the unpredictable Michigan weather, the shortage of priests, and the occurrence of ...
Deacon Joe Muszkiewicz to be ordained to the priesthood
Deacon Joseph Muszkiewicz will be ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Gaylord by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney on Saturday, ...
Register now for St. Andrew Task Force retreat
The second annual retreat for young men interested in the St. Andrew Task Force will be held January 4-6 at St. Mary Cathedral School ...
An Advent Meditation
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney
Disciples of the Lord - may peace be with you. In this Advent season you and I, who have been baptized, anointed with the oil of ...
National Catholic Youth Conference
The National Catholic Youth Conference took place in Columbus, Ohio over the weekend of November 8-10. The biennial event is an ...
Baraga Broadcasting Expands Coverage Area
Catholic Radio coverage in the Diocese of Gaylord is growing. The FCC has approved the sale of Interlochen Public Radio’s Mackinaw ...
Bishops Launch Stem Cell Research Educational Program
Based on what has been communicated in the secular media, it is my belief that Catholics have likely been misled about the critical ...
Parish and Personnel Task Force Resumes Work
After a brief summer hiatus, the Parish and Personnel Task Force returned to continue their efforts toward offering recommendations for ...
Center for Catholic Studies Offers Free Classes
The Center for Catholic Studies is offering the opportunity for individuals to take a class free of charge until July 31, 2008. The ...
Diocese Launches Web-Based Training Course
The Diocese of Gaylord is pleased to announce it has completed creation of an online safe environment training program for adults to ...
Alpena Observes 30 Days of Peace
30 Days of Peace is a hope-filled, world wide effort to raise awareness of the need for a culture of peace. It is hope-filled because ...
Diocese Found in Compliance with National Charter
The Diocese of Gaylord has received confirmation that once again it has been found in compliance with regard to the mandates of the ...
Icons Subject of DCCW Day of Recollection
All women and friends of the Diocese of Gaylord are invited to attend a Day of Recollection on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at the ...
Symposium on Adult Faith Formation
According to the National Directory for Catechesis, “The aim of catechesis is to lead believers to a deeper knowledge and love of ...
Workshops on Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying
The Diocesan Worship Office is offering regional workshops devoted to Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying: Anointing and Viaticum this ...
Diocesan Women Honored
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney has designated Sunday, August 12 as Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Day in the Diocese of Gaylord. The ...
CSA Supports Ministries Here and Across the World
Although many participate in the annual Catholic Services Appeal (CSA), sometimes even those that are most involved don’t fully realize ...
Christopher Closeup Signs off
Long before televised mega-concerts became fashionable for raising awareness of important causes and motivating individuals to take a ...
Register now for Altar Server Event
A celebration of diocesan altar servers is in the works, and this one promises to be just as much fun as last year’s event. On behalf ...
CLI 2007
Forty-five high school students from around the diocese gathered at the Boyne Valley Lodge on Walloon Lake for another successful ...
Conference Celebrates Catechetical Ministry
The Secretariat for Faith Development has set August 18 for the 2007 Catechetical Conference. The conference welcomes anyone in ...
Peter's Pence Collection
"Let us make sure that none of God’s children ever feels alone" is the theme for this year’s Peter’s Pence Collection to support the ...
Bishop Announces Appointments
OFFICIAL DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord announces the following ...
Diocese welcomes Fr. Robbie Deka
On June 8, 2007 Robbie Deka was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Gaylord by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney at St. Mary Cathedral ...
Bishop Announces Christian Service Awards
Twelve outstanding seniors have been selected to receive the Bishop’s Christian Service Award for 2007, the 15th anniversary of the ...
Joe Muszkiewicz Ordained Deacon
Joseph Muszkiewicz was ordained as a transitional deacon at Immaculate Conception Parish in Traverse City on Saturday, May 12, 2007 by ...
Michigan Bishops Release Statement on Federal Immigration Reform
We, the Roman Catholic Bishops of the state of Michigan, wish to add our voices to the ongoing public debate regarding the rights and ...
Learn more about Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Recently Candace Neff, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Gaylord, travelled to our sister Diocese of Matagalpa, Nicaragua. ...
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
In 1963, Pope Paul VI designated the fourth Sunday of Easter as World Day of Prayer for Vocations. This particular Sunday in April, ...
Supporting Catholic Missions Here At Home
The collection for Home Missions will be taken up in most dioceses throughout the United States the weekend of April 28-29. In the ...
Pope encourages priests to be inspired by Christ's sacrifice, love
By John Thavis Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI encouraged today's priests to be inspired by Christ's ...
Register now for "CLI" 2007
Christian Leadership Institute (CLI), a tradition in the Diocese of Gaylord, has set the schedule for this year’s event and ...
Northern Michigan Couple Helps the "Helpers"
Typical stories coming out of the Gulf Coast most often deal with the plight of the people who lost so much in the devastation that was ...
Vocations Contest Winners Announced
In conjunction with National Vocations Awareness week, the Diocese of Gaylord sponsored a contest for students with the goal of ...
Rite of Election Celebrated at Cathedral
On Sunday, February 25, the 2007 Catechumens from the Diocese of Gaylord gathered at St. Mary Cathedral for the Rite of Election ...
Marty Haugen to present concert and workshop
St. Luke the Evangelist Music Ministry in Bellaire will host composer Marty Haugen for a concert and full day workshop for ministers. ...
Taize Prayer Services Offered During Lent
Each Sunday during Lent, the faith community of St. Mary, Grayling, will gather for a late afternoon Sunday Taize prayer service. Taize ...
Bishop announces removal of Raymond Pilarski
The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, has announced that Rev. Raymond J. Pilarski has been permanently ...
Baraga Broadcasting Opens Studio
If you have been a little bored indoors during these days of frigid temperatures, maybe you could try a little surfing — radio-wave ...
Junior High Youth Rally Scheduled for March 3
A fun-filled and inspirational day is planned for the junior high youth of the Diocese of Gaylord on March 3, 2007. That is the date of ...
Regional Workshops for Cantors and Music Ministers
The Secretariat for Worship and Liturgical formation, in collaboration with the Center for Catholic Studies, recently began holding ...
Task Force Starts Work
Throughout the country, dioceses are facing the reality of an aging clergy and a decline in men and women accepting the call to ...
Celebrate Catholic Schools
By Michael Buell Superintendent of Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools and Chair of the Diocese of Gaylord Schools ...
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is January 18-25, 2007. It was initiated in 1908 by the Rev. Paul Wattson, co-founder of the ...
National Vocations Awareness Week
National Vocations Awareness Week is January 8-12, 2007. The week is an opportunity for the Catholic Church to put together a concerted ...
National Migration Week
Since 1980, at the urging of the U.S. Catholic bishops, Migration and Refugee Services has sponsored the annual observance of National ...
Tax Law Changes for 2007
Due to recent changes in the tax laws, beginning with contributions made in 2007, parishioners (those who itemize their tax returns) ...
Fr. Dan Gallagher to serve at the Vatican
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney has announced that upon request of the Holy See, he has granted permission for Fr. Daniel Gallagher to serve ...
MCC Statement on Parole of Jack Kevorkian
Michigan Catholic Conference released the following statement after the Michigan Parole Board announced Jack Kevorkian will be paroled ...
Vocations Contest for Youth Announced
National Vocations Awareness Week is January 8-12, 2007. As a component of this observance all youth of the diocese are invited to ...
Papal Peace Message Stresses Human Rights
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Even when faced with a potential terrorist attack or in the midst of war, basic human rights must be respected, ...
"Share in the Care"
The 2006 Retirement Fund for Religious campaign, taking place December 9-10, asks us to “Share in the Care” of the men and women who ...
Expos held to Serve Seniors
For the past several years the Diocese of Gaylord and Catholic Human Services co-sponsored senior expos in Northern lower Michigan. ...
CCHD Strives to Break the Poverty Cycle
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) will be highlighted the weekend of November 18 and 19, 2006. The annual collection ...
Bishop Cooney's Journey to the Philippines
Gaylord Bishop Patrick R. Cooney was elected to the Catholic Relief Services Board of Directors in 2004. As a member of the Board, ...
Mass Celebrates Native American Customs
On the afternoon of Sunday, October 29, at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Gaylord, the beauty and spirituality of Native American people ...
Faith Development Office Restructured
Several months ago an initiative to enhance the faith development component of the diocese began. It was derived by Bishop Patrick ...
Senior High Youth Rally -- November 11
Preparations for this year’s annual Senior High Youth Rally are beginning to ramp up with information and registration materials ...
Bishop Appoints Murphy to Head Committee
Dear Friends: As you are likely aware, dioceses across the country continue to struggle to minister to the many needs of ...
World Mission Suday - October 22
On Sunday, October 22 the Catholic Church will celebrate World Mission Sunday. As described by Pope John Paul II, World Mission Sunday ...
More "Perks" From Your Morning Cup of Coffee
That morning cup of coffee could be do more than just wake you up and get you going. Buying the right pound of beans can also ensure ...
Diocese Mourns Death of Fr. Gregory Kurutz, OFM
Father Gregory Andrew Kurutz, OFM was called to his eternal reward on Monday, October 2, 2006 at the age of 79. Father Gregory was ...
Official Appointments
The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, announces the following appointments: Reverend Paul Grala, ...
Making a Difference Through CSA
More than 35 years ago, the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) was established in the Diocese of Gaylord to help address the vast array of ...
Diocese Hosts "Beginnings and Beyond" Institute
In partnership with the North American Forum on the Catechumenate, the Diocese of Gaylord hosted a “Beginnings and Beyond” Institute ...
Roscommon Youth Join in Mississippi Hurricane Relief
A team of young people and adults from St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Roscommon spent ten days of their summer vacation reaching out ...
DCCW Day of Recollection
In 2004, Bishop Patrick R. Cooney designated the second Sunday of August as Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Day in the Diocese of ...
Catholic Human Services Launches New Website
Catholic Human Services (CHS) in northern lower Michigan, which was founded in 1972 by the Diocese of Gaylord, launched its new website ...
Altar Servers showered with food, fun ... and yes, even rain
Hundreds were watching weather forecasts and as altar servers from across the diocese gathered at St. Patrick in Traverse City for a ...
Come to the Family Picnic and Volunteer Service Awards
For the fourth year, the Diocese of Gaylord is sponsoring the “Bishop Patrick R. Cooney Volunteer Service Awards and Family Picnic ...
St. Mary Grayling Designated Eucharistic Shrine
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney has designated St. Mary Parish in Grayling a Eucharistic Shrine, effective June 1, 2006. The parish is ...
Deka Ordained Transitional Deacon
On Saturday, July 8, Robbie Deka was ordained to the transitional deaconate for the Diocese of Gaylord by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney at ...
Silva to be ordained to priesthood
Rolando Silva’s first recollection of his call to priestly ministry was at an early age. He recalled, “It began when my older sister ...
Center for Catholic Studies Sending Forth Ceremony
A special Liturgy and Sending Forth ceremony is planned for Sunday, June 25 at St. Mary Cathedral to honor and commission those ...
Rolando Silva to be ordained June 10
Rolando Silva’s first recollection of his call to priestly ministry was at an early age. He recalled, “It began when my older sister ...
Hermanamiento continues to grow between Dioceses of Gaylord and Matagalpa
On Saturday, May 20, Bishop Patrick R. Cooney and the Diocese of Gaylord welcomed Bishop Jorge Solorzano and a delegation from the ...
Nominations for Volunteer Service Awards now being accepted
For the fourth consecutive year, the Diocese of Gaylord is sponsoring the “Bishop Patrick R. Cooney Volunteer Service Awards” which ...
Diocesan Catholic Women Hold Convention in Gaylord
“Women United - Making a Difference” was the theme of the 34th annual convention of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women held ...
Your marriage can be more joyful
The family is the basis of society as well as church. Some wise person has said that, “As the family goes so goes the country.” It is ...
Foundation will provide "For Generations to Come"
Securing the Future of Catholic Ministries in Northern Lower Michigan “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve ...
Matagalpa Delegation to Visit in May
The Global Solidarity Partnership between the Dioceses of Gaylord and Matagalpa will take another step forward next month when a ...
Diocese in Compliance with National Charter
This week the National Review Board released the annual “Report on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and ...
Rosemary Smith Joins MCC Board of Directors
The Michigan Catholic Conference has announced that Ms. Rosemary E. Smith of Gaylord has been elected to serve on its Board of ...
Sacramental Recordkeeping Workshops
The Center for Catholic Studies is offering Pastors, Secretaries, Deacons, Deacon Candidates, DRE's and anyone interested in learning ...
Operation Rice Bowl
Lent, which begins this year on Ash Wednesday, March 1, is a time of reflection, fasting and prayer. Catholics, through their Baptism ...
Winners of the 2006 Vocations Awareness Contest Announced
For the past several years, a contest to promote vocations awareness has been held in the Diocese of Gaylord as a component to the ...
Congregation for Catholic Education Publishes Instruction
Near the end of 2005, the Congregation for Catholic Education officially released the "Instruction concerning Criteria for the ...
World Marriage Day Celebrated February 12
The idea of celebrating World Marriage Day began in 1981 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, when couples belonging to Worldwide Marriage ...
St. Clare Chapel Dedicated at St. Francis High School
On February 3, following an All Systems Mass for the Grand Traverse Area Schools to celebrate Catholic Schools Week, Bishop Patrick R. ...
Christ the King Parishioner Tells of His Time with the Peace Corps
Almost from the its very beginnings in the early 1960's, I had been intrigued by the Peace Corps and by its mission. When I retired in ...
Richard Nash to Head Secretariat for Faith Development
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney announces the hiring of Dr. Richard Nash to the position of Director of the Secretariat for Faith ...
Ruben Munoz Ordained to Priesthood
On Saturday, December 17, 2005, Ruben Dario Munoz was ordained to the priesthood at St. Mary Cathedral by Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of ...
Delegation Attends Installation of New Bishop in Matagalpa
On Saturday, December 3, 2005, Bishop Patrick Cooney participated in the ceremony of installation of the Most Reverend Jorge Solorzano, ...
Diocesan Faithful Donate over $51,000 for Katrina Relief
In a recent letter to Bishop Patrick Cooney, the President of Catholic Charities USA thanked the people of the Diocese of Gaylord for ...
Religious Retirement Collection Set for December 10-11
Each year at this time, Catholics throughout the United States are asked to help defray the health care and other unfunded retirement ...
New Bishop Named for Matagalpa
The sister dioceses of Gaylord and Matagalpa joyfully anticipate the celebration of a new bishop for the Diocese of Matagalpa in early ...
Youth gather to “Jubilate, Communicate, Appreciate and Radiate Jesus!”
The annual Diocesan Sr. High Youth Rally was held this past weekend at St. Mary Cathedral School in Gaylord. Approximately 220 people ...
St. Vincent de Paul – Focusing on the Needs of the Community and Beyond
For the past eight years, the Roscommon chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society has provided assistance to many low income families ...
First Delegates from Matagalpa Visit Gaylord
The Global Solidarity Partnership between the Diocese of Gaylord and the Diocese of Matagalpa took another step forward this September ...
Father Francis J. Murphy honored on Mackinac Island
On October 7, Father Frank Murphy of St. Ann Parish, Cadillac, was awarded the Fr. John B. Zwers Award at the MANS Administrators’ ...
Safe Environment Programs Scheduled
As part of the Diocese of Gaylord's commitment to the Protection of Children, all employees and volunteers who work with minors are ...
Liturgical Ministries Workshops
The Secretariat for Worship and Liturgical Formation, through the Center for Catholic Studies, is offering an opportunity for faith ...
First Matagalpa Delegation Visits Diocese
The Global Solidarity Partnership between the Diocese of Gaylord and the Diocese of Matagalpa took another step forward this September ...
Diocesan Youth Journey to World Youth Day
Pope Benedict XVI traveled to his home country of Germany in August, but he was not alone. Over one million youth from more than 200 ...
Register for Catechist Day
The Center for Catholic Studies has planned a “Catechist Day” for Saturday, September 10. This special day of formation and renewal is ...
Come Meet Delegation from Matagalpa
The Global Solidarity Partnership Committee is finalizing plans for the visit of Fr. Jesus Gomez Sanchez and Fr. Mangel Hernandez from ...
Diocese Begins Broadcast of Televised Mass from St. Mary Cathedral
The weekly Eucharistic Liturgy will be broadcast from St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord. The Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass will be taped, edited ...
DCCW Day of Recognition
Sunday, August 14 has been designated by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney as Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Day. The bishop has set aside ...
Donald L. Libby Ordained to the Priesthood
Donald Libby felt a calling “deep inside his heart.” He had been taught by his family that as human beings we need to search for God’s ...
Matagalpa Partnership Continues to Move Forward
The Global Solidarity Partnership Program, promoted by Catholic Relief Services, matches a diocese in the United States with a diocese ...
Official Diocesan Appointments
The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, announces the following appointments, effective July 13, ...
Summer Book Club Offerings
Two new selections are being offered this summer by the Diocesan Book Club: The Circle of Life and Prayer Without Borders: ...
Christian Service Awards Announced
Twelve outstanding seniors have been selected to receive the Bishop=s Christian Service Award for 2005, the 13th anniversary of the ...
CSA Supports Catholic Communication Campaign
For more than 25 years, the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC), in partnership with the diocesan communications office, has been ...
DCCW hear about Global Solidarity Partnership and Fair Trade Coffee
The delegates of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women tasted gourmet quality Fair Trade Coffee from Central America at their annual ...
Register now for CLI
This year the Christian Leadership Institute (CLI) is scheduled for June 19-24 and will again be held at the Ralph A. MacMullen ...
CSA includes new media materials
The Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) is right around the corner, and to help parishes promote the event, the Office of Stewardship and ...
Final Concert in Series...
To celebrate the renovation of St. Mary Cathedral, a festival of music entitled, “Three Musical Sundays” has been taking place in ...
Conclave to begin April 18
By John Thavis Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As a record number of mourners continued to file past Pope John Paul ...
Pope's funeral scheduled for April 8
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope John Paul II's funeral will be celebrated April 8 at 10 a.m. in ...
Cardinal Szoka offered blessing to the Holy Father
Edmund Cardinal Szoka served as the first Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord. Below is an article by Cindy Wooden of Catholic News ...
Bishop to Host "Shrines of Italy" Tour
This special tour is being offered by Passageways Travel and led by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney. Participants will visit many of the ...
ABC to air "Come to the Water: The Adult Journey to Baptism"
Atheists. Buddhists. Unchurched individuals. Some from Jewish backgrounds and others from Protestant traditions or blended families. A ...
Audit finds near-total compliance with policies on sex abuse
By Agostino Bono Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) -- An independent audit released Feb. 18 in Washington reported that 96 ...
Catholic Relief Services Collection
The American Bishops’ Overseas Appeal (ABOA) has a new name – The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Collection. While the name is new, ...
Celebrating the Special Vocation of Marriage
World Marriage Day, which began in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Valentine’s Day 1981 by proclamation of the governor of the state and ...
Cross in the Woods Designated a National Shrine
The Cross in the Woods Shrine in Indian River was recently named a national shrine by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ...
Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week begins Sunday, January 30 and runs through Friday, February 4. Each year this special week is set aside to ...
Financial Audit Results
Each year the Diocese of Gaylord's financial accounts are audited by an independent firm. The current audit covered the 2004 fiscal ...
Death of Fr. Sarosiek
Father John H. Sarosiek died in Detroit on Thursday, January 6. He was 76 years of age. Father John was born in Detroit on ...
How to Help Tsunami Victims
Parishes and parishioners within the Diocese of Gaylord have traditionally been noted as very generous to those in need. With the ...
Top Ten Stories of 2004
Each year, we take a moment to look back and reflect on the past year. Below are some of the major events and activities of the ...
Anthony Cureton Ordained to the Priesthood
On Saturday, December 18, Deacon Anthony Cureton was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Gaylord by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney ...
Bishop Shares Christmas Message
Dear Brothers and Sisters in faith, Once again we celebrate this wonderful feast of Christmas. We come to listen, read and reflect ...
Diocese to Establish Ministry to Native Americans
James Maddix, an Elder with the Sault Ste. Marie tribe of Chippewa Indians is, at the request of Bishop Patrick R. Cooney, looking for ...
Contest to Promote Vocations Awareness
National Vocation Awareness Week is being celebrated January 9-14, 2005. During this week, Catholics are invited to reflect on the ...
Diocesan Financial Audit Results
Each year the Diocese of Gaylord's financial accounts are audited by an independent firm. The current audit covered the 2004 fiscal ...
Fall Catholic Book Club Selections
Two new selections are being offered by the Diocesan Catholic Book Club. The Restless Heart: Finding Our Spiritual Home in Times of ...
Bishop Cooney Addresses Catholic Political Responsibility
Once again, our Nation is involved with preparations for the national elections. This is an important time for us who live in this ...
Atlanta Plans for 25th Anniversary Celebration
Jesus the Good Shepherd Parish in Atlanta will celebrate its 25th Anniversary on Sunday, October 17, 2004. The parish was founded ...
World Mission Sunday – “So that all nations might hear the Gospel”
On the weekend of October 23-24, Catholics around the globe will celebrate World Mission Sunday. That celebration will center on ...
St. Bernard Parish Celebrate 140th Anniversary
On October 9, 2004, St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish in Alpena will mark its 140th Anniversary with a celebration beginning with Mass at ...
2004 Youth Rally
The youth of the Diocese of Gaylord are preparing for one of the most spectacular rallies in recent history! Fr. Stan Fortuna, an ...
Elmira Parish Marks 50 Years
During the weekend of August 28-29, 2004, the people of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Elmira celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the ...
Global Solidarity Partnership Group Continues Preparation for Trip to Nicaragua
When the Diocesan Pastoral Assembly met in April 2001, a key concern was the issue of social justice. Following that gathering and the ...
St. Mary Cathedral Makes Progress on Church & School Renovations
Throughout this summer and into the winter months, St. Mary Cathedral and School are undergoing major renovations. Built in 1975, the ...
Awards Picnic Honors Volunteers
The Second Bishop Patrick R. Cooney Volunteer Service Awards Presentation and Family Picnic was held under gloriously sunny skies ...
Permanent Deacon Ministry in Action – Tom Bousamra, Catholic Chaplain
Since the fall of 2003, when Bishop Patrick R. Cooney announced a formation program for laymen called to be permanent deacons, he ...
Diocese of Gaylord Celebrates Volunteer Service at Annual Picnic
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord is sponsoring the “Bishop Patrick R. Cooney Volunteer Service Awards” which recognize outstanding ...
Diocese Restructures to Nine Vicariates
In an effort to pool resources, enhance programs for the faithful and better assist clergy and parish life coordinators, the diocese ...
Two Permanent Deacons Ordained for Diocese of Gaylord
In the fall of 2003, Bishop Patrick R. Cooney accepted ten men into pre-candidacy for permanent deacon. These men, all at various ...
Fourteen Complete Spiritual Direction Program
By Mary Dillon, PhD Fourteen spiritual directors have completed the three-year ecumenical program offered by the Dominican Center at ...
Don Wright Ordained to the Priesthood
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney presided and many priests of the diocese concelebrated the ordination ceremony for Donald Wright at St. ...
Bishop Cooney Reports on Ad Lmina Visit to Rome
On Saturday, May 1, I left for Rome and returned on Sunday, May 9. My purpose in going was to fulfill my responsibilities as Bishop of ...
Nominations Being Accepted for Volunteer Service Awards
The diocese is again sponsoring the “Bishop Patrick R. Cooney Volunteer Service Awards” which recognize outstanding efforts by ...
National Day of Prayer for Vocations
On Sunday, May 2, the 41st World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be celebrated. Traditionally held on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, ...
St. Mary Cathedral Plans Renovations
St. Mary Cathedral, essentially unchanged since it was built in 1975, will be undergoing some major renovations throughout the upcoming ...
Rachel’s Vineyard Post-Abortive Reconciliation and Healing Retreats for Men and Women
By Beth Bauer, Director Secretariat for Justice and Peace Rachel’s Vineyard Ministry became part of our diocesan outreach in ...
Diocese Reiterates "Protocols for Ministry To Minors"
Since the 1990's, the Diocese of Gaylord has had guidelines in place for those individuals who work with children and youth. They ...
CSA Kickoff Celebration/Volunteer Forum
This year’s Catholic Services Appeal is right around the corner, and regional meetings have been scheduled for each of the six ...
New Diocesan Program for Youth and Young Adults
The Justice and Peace Institute (JPI) is a dynamic, interactive and challenging week offered to high school juniors and seniors who are ...
Special Event for Mothers and Daughters
The Secretariat for Marriage Enrichment is offering “An Evening Together for Mothers and Daughters” at three locations throughout the ...
"People's Override" Signature Campaign to End Arpil 5
Just two months after launching The People’s Override, a petition drive to outlaw partial-birth abortion, Right to Life of Michigan ...
Global Solidarity Partnership established between dioceses of Gaylord and Matagalpa
The Diocese of Gaylord has joined in solidarity partnership with the Diocese of Matagalpa, Nicaragua. In August 2002, interested ...
Diocese responds to abuse reports
“I was really surprised. I was amazed at the extent of the actual abuse both in terms of the number of priests who were involved and ...
Lenten Regulations
Canon 1249: All members of the Christian faithful in their own way are bound to do penance in virtue of divine law, in order that all ...
Operation Rice Bowl Begins Ash Wednesday
On Wednesday, February 25, Lent 2004 begins – a time of reflection, fasting and prayer. Catholics throughout the world, through their ...
Bishop Cooney Elected to CRS Board of Directors
“Catholic Relief Services (CRS) was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and disadvantaged ...
Workshops for Clergy and Parish Leadership on G.I.R.M. To Be Held
From time to time, revisions are made to the Roman Missal, and an English translation of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal ...
Two receive Institution of Reader
In the fall of 2003, as he accepted ten men into pre-candidacy, Bishop Patrick R. Cooney announced a formation program for laymen ...
Report Details Compliance with National Charter
Today the National Review Board released the “Report on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young ...
Seventh Session of Icon Writing Will Be Offered
Since 1998, Icon writing has been part of the summer schedule at the Augustine Center in Conway. These workshop/retreats were ...
Saying "Thank You" to Religious Who have Served in Our Diocese
Each year at this time, Catholics throughout the United States are asked to help defray the health care and other unfunded retirement ...
Campaign for Human Development
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is the Catholic Church’s domestic anti-poverty agency. It is the largest provider ...
Ministering to Young Adults
We have often heard it expressed that “we are losing our young people in the church. And, “how can we keep them?” These concerns are ...
Diocesan Finance Council Oversees Fiscal Integrity of the Diocese
In every Catholic diocese, a Diocesan Finance Council is established which consists of members of the faithful that act not only in an ...
Liturgical Ministry Workshops Held Throughout the Diocese
During the last week of September, the Secretariat for Worship and Liturgical Formation offered workshops for liturgical ministers at ...
“Healing a Broken World” - World Mission Sunday 2003
"Healing a Broken World" is the theme for World Mission Sunday, which Catholics worldwide will celebrate on October 19. They ...
More Stewardship Conference Speakers
Continuing the introductions of last week, the following presenters will be on hand to offer workshops on Friday, November 7 during the ...
CHS Names New Regional Administrator
Nancy L. Morgridge of Gaylord has been promoted to the role of Central Region Administrator for Catholic Human Services, Inc., ...
A Moment in History for the Diocese
“After thirty-two years, the Diocese of Gaylord has introduced a formation program for laymen called to be permanent deacons.” This ...
Sr. High Youth Rally
The Senior High Youth Rally will take place on Saturday, November 1, at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Gaylord. The day long event ...
Stewardship Conference Brings Notable Speakers to Gaylord
Over the next several weeks, we will highlight the distinguished individuals who will be making presentations on Friday, November 7 at ...
Diocese to Offer Stewardship Conference
For the past eleven years, the Diocese of Gaylord has sponsored a Diocesan Conference in the Fall. This year, in response to requests ...
Youth Participate in Local Mission Experience
For one week this past summer, Emilie Sweet of St. Bernard Parish, Alpena, Brett Thatcher of St. John the Baptist Parish, Alpena and ...
Catechetical Sunday: Celebrating the “Sowers of God’s Peace”
A woman once dreamed that she was in a shop, browsing, looking along the shelves, when she suddenly realized that the assistant behind ...
Diocese Proceeds with Plans to Ensure Safe Environment for Children
In an effort to keep the faithful of the diocese informed of the ongoing progress being made to ensure the safety, well being and ...
Diocese Announces Sale of Original Office Property
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney and Michael Steffel, Director for the Secretariat for Administrative Services, have announced the sale of the ...
Diocese to Conduct Safe Environment Programs, Background Checks
The Diocese of Gaylord is continuing efforts to implement the U.S. Bishops Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. ...
Celebrating Marriages of 50 Years or More
For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother and be joined to his wife and the two shall be become one flesh. ...
The gift of an “appointed time” for Catholic schools
By Fr. Daniel Gallagher, Director Secretariat for Faith Formation of Children and Youth “There is an appointed time for ...
Regarding the Shortage of Priests
By Bishop Patrick R. Cooney During the last several years, the fact that there is a significant shortage of Catholic priests in the ...
Catholic Human Services-Eastern Wins State Grant
Catholic Human Services-Eastern (CHSE) is the recipient of a State Incentive Grant Award in the amount of $139,000 annually for a ...
Hale Council Knights Receive State Church Service Award
At this year’s state convention on Mackinac Island, the Knights of Columbus, the K of C State Council recognized Our Lady of Mt. Carmel ...
Awards Presented
The Inaugural Bishop Patrick R. Cooney Volunteer Service Awards Presentation and Family Picnic was held under gloriously sunny skies ...
Tickets Now Available for Celebration
Process underway to selection new Diocesan Pastoral Council
The Catholic Church has always taught that at the time of our initiation each and every one of us received the Gifts of the Holy ...
Janowski to be ordained to the priesthood
On Saturday, June 14, in a Eucharistic celebration with friends, family and the faithful of the Diocese of Gaylord in attendance, ...
Young Adult Conference Scheduled
Young adults are not the future of the church! They are the church of today, yet frequently absent in our assemblies. And, those who ...
Volunteer Service Awards & Picnic
The Diocese of Gaylord is proud to introduce the “Bishop Patrick R. Cooney Volunteer Service Awards” which recognize outstanding effort ...
Local Pastoral Administrators Share Leadership Role for Midwest Conference
By Sr. Celine Goessl, SCSC Pastoral Administrator St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Bellaire Using the Scripture events following ...
Eucharist: Sacrifice, Meal, Mystery and Call to Ministry
Christ loved his own when he was in the world, and through the Eucharist continues to show his love for us each time we “Do this in ...
Diocesan Catholic Women Hold Convention in Gaylord
“Come Live in the Light” was the theme of the 31st annual convention of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women held Wednesday, May 7, ...
A Harvest of Forgiveness and Love in Rachel’s Vineyard
By Beth Bauer When we tend the fields of personal growth in life we apply the same elements as when gardening or farming. Nurturing ...
Diocese releases revised policies
The Diocese of Gaylord has released revised policies for sexual misconduct and sexual harassment following an extensive review by a ...
Policy on Sexual Harassment and Working Environment
Effective March 1, 2003 A. Preamble It is the policy of the Diocese of Gaylord to make a sincere and reasonable effort to ...
Diocese of Gaylord Policy for the Protection of Children
Effective March 1, 2003 A. Preamble The Diocese of Gaylord has a zero tolerance for child sexual abuse. Any form of sexual ...
Collection for Latin America Helps Build One Church in One America
The annual Collection for the Church in Latin America will be taken up in most dioceses in the United States the weekend of January ...
Diocese Offers NEW LOVE/NEW LIFE -- A Program for Couples Planning Remarriage
A marriage in our American culture is in need of all the help and support it can receive. A remarriage has special concerns of its ...
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - January 18 through January 25
Each year at this time, the worldwide observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity takes place. This practice was begun in the ...
Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Planned
The nationally recognized Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat program for post-abortive women and men will be offered in the Diocese of Gaylord ...
National vocational awareness week
By Fr. Joe Blasko, Delegate for Vocations Jan. 12-17 is National Vocational Awareness Week! Of all years, this year's ...
Annual Advent Youth Retreat
By Pattie Rioux, DRE and youth minister, Holy Family Parish, East Tawas How do others see me? How do I see myself? How does ...
Bishop Cooney Appoints Robynn James as Financial Development Coordinator
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney has announced the hiring of Mrs. Robynn James as the new Financial Development Coordinator. She will serve ...
Religious Retirement Collection Set for December 7-8
“Promise, Commitment, Impact,” is the theme of the 15th annual national collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious, which will be ...
Reflection Booklets for Advent Published
For the past several years, the Secretariat for Worship and Liturgical Formation has published a personal journal, a Scripture aid to ...
Revised Charter for the Protection of Children and Essential Norms are Available on the Web
The revised "Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People" and the "Essential Norms" for diocesan policies in dealing with ...
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
The numbers are staggering: more than 34 million Americans live in poverty, including more than 12 million children. The Catholic ...
Youth Challenged to “Realize the Reality”
Over 250 youth gathered in Gaylord for the annual Senior High Youth Rally. The theme for the day was “Realize the Reality” and through ...
A Letter from Bishop Cooney on the Upcoming Election
Once again we are at election time. We are very fortunate to live in the dominant country of the world and at the same time to be able ...
Official Diocesan Appointments
The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord announces the following parish appointments: Effective ...
Two Gaylord Residents Complete Internet Studies
Judy Abeel and Ed Sandri, both of St. Mary Cathedral Parish, were congratulated by Sr. Barbara Matievich, Director of the Secretariat ...
“Witnesses to the Ends of the Earth” - World Mission Sunday
This weekend, October 19-20, Catholics worldwide will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Since 1926, this day has been an occasion which ...
Knights of Columbus Host Vocations Night
Councils of District 31 Grand Knights of Columbus hosted their annual Vocations Night this month at Holy Family Parish in Klacking ...
Development Coordinator Sought
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord is seeking a qualified Financial Development Coordinator to oversee... - parish stewardship ...
“Justice” Theme of 11th Annual Conference
“Living Justly in a Contemporary World” is the theme of the 11th Annual Diocesan Conference being held at the Pastoral Center in ...
Five Gaylord Parishes Join YNIA
By Brother Mike Whitman Coordinator of Youth Ministry St. Joseph Parish, West Branch I always hate when someone uses the ...
Iosco County Habitat Gets Help from Illinois Youth
Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity, an international, nondenominational Christian organization, has built more than 100,000 homes for ...
Janowski Ordained Deacon
On Sunday, July 21, Michael Janowski was ordained as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Gaylord by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney ...
National NFP Week - July 21 - 27, 2002
What is NFP? Natural Family Planning (NFP) is an umbrella term for certain methods used to achieve and avoid pregnancies. These ...
Diocesan Pastoral Council Minutes - July 12, 2002
The fifteen member Diocesan Pastoral Council has set an ambitious agenda for its fifth and final year. The Council, which consists of ...
Retrouvaille: Helping to rebuild marriages
In a culture where over fifty percent of marriages fail, it often seems that divorce is the easy solution when a marriage hits a snag. ...
Community and Worship Highlight CLI 2002
Sixty-two teenagers gathered at the MacMullan Center in Roscommon June 23-28 for another successful week of leadership training, ...
Statement of Bishop Cooney on the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
On Friday, June 15, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young ...
C.S.A. supports Peter’s Pence
The Peter’s Pence Collection to aid the charitable works of our Holy Father Pope John Paul II will be taken up in most dioceses in the ...
Thomas Patrick Maher Ordained to the Priesthood
At a solemn Mass to be held at St. Mary Cathedral, Gaylord, on Saturday, June 8, Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, ...
Diocese reviews files; shares information with prosecutors
Today the Diocese of Gaylord announced it has completed a review of its files of priests who have served the diocese since it was ...
Diocesan Book Club Summer Offerings
Two new selections are being offered this summer by the Diocesan Book Club. "I Like Being Catholic: Treasured Traditions, Rituals ...
Diocese Collaborates with University of Dayton to Offer Programming
Appreciating the fact that people are very busy and can’t always come to Gaylord to take advantage of seminars and programs, the ...
Bishop Appoints Commission
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney announces the appointment of a special commission to review policies of the Diocese of Gaylord. Four specific ...
DCCW Province Convention Held in Gaylord
Amid the glorious vistas surrounding the Treetops Convention Center in Gaylord, the Detroit Province Council of Catholic Women held a ...
U.S. skater not shy about showing devotion to his faith
By Jesuit Father Matthew Gamber Catholic News Service SALT LAKE CITY (CNS) -- While the Olympic focus was on the controversy ...
Cathedral to Host Evening of Prayer
St. Mary Cathedral will offer a special Lenten evening of prayer in the Taize tradition on Sunday, March 3, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. This ...
ParentHeart, Homemade Holiness Seminars planned in diocese
Seminars are being offered in the diocese to help parents, grandparents, teachers, and child care givers in their ominous ...
You are invited
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney cordially invites all the faithful of the Diocese of Gaylord to attend one of six Regional Meetings of the ...
Operation Rice Bowl
During the forty days of Lent, Catholics throughout the world pray, fast, and give, both financially and of themselves, to the less ...
Collection to Aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe
American Catholics will again respond to the challenge of rebuilding the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, when the annual ...
Preparing for Lent: Lenten Regulations
Canon 1249: All members of the Christian faithful in their own way are bound to do penance in virtue of divine law, in order that all ...
“Casual Day” Benefits Local Charities
A little over a year ago, the staff at the Diocese of Gaylord instituted “Casual Friday,” when anyone who wishes can “dress down” for ...
Official Diocesan Appointment
The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, announces the appointment of Rev. Garth L. Hilmer to serve as ...
Collection for Latin America: “Building One Church in One America”
Building One Church in One America is a central goal of the Catholic Bishops of the United States through their annual collection for ...
Traverse City Area "Mothers in Christ" Share and Learn Together
In the winter of 1997-98, Susan McManus, mother of two young children, was looking for a way to get together with other moms in the ...
Collection for Latin America: “Building One Church in One America”
Building One Church in One America is a central goal of the Catholic Bishops of the United States through their annual collection for ...
National Vocations Awareness Week
The feast of the Baptism of the Lord celebrates a turning point in the life of Jesus. By this event, Jesus accepts his mission as the ...
Annual Seminarian Gathering Closes Out 2001
Thirty-one participants including Bishop Patrick R. Cooney, ten priests and three current seminarians attended the annual Christmas ...
National Day of Prayer for Peace - January 1, 2002
In response to the tragedies of September 11, 2001, the U.S. bishops designated January 1, 2002, as a National Day of Prayer for Peace ...
Collection for Older Religious - "Share in the Care"
The 14th annual Retirement Fund for Religious, the collection for retired sisters, brothers and order priests, is slated for the ...
Personal Journals for the Advent Season
A booklet of daily Scripture reflections for the Advent season has been produced and mailed to Catholic households in the diocese. ...
Personal Journals for the Advent Season
A booklet of daily Scripture reflections for the Advent season has been produced and mailed to Catholic households in the diocese. ...
Diocese Launches "Catholic Book Club"
The Diocese of Gaylord, through the Secretariat for Faith Formation of Adults and in conjunction with Random House Publishers, is proud ...
Willy Wonka comes to Gaylord
The Cathedral Players from from St. Mary Cathedral High School will open their 27th season with Roald Dahl's delightful fantasy of ...
Senior Enrichment Days Celebrate Family Caregiving
Catholic Human Services and the Agency on Aging, Region 9 of the Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMCSA) are co-sponsoring ...
Conference on Spirituality Well Received
Nearly 250 Catholics from northern Michigan as well as from several neighboring dioceses attended the 10th Annual Diocesan Conference ...
Bauer to Head Justice and Peace Office
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney announces the hiring of Mrs. Beth Bauer as the Director of the Secretariat for Justice and Peace. Mrs. Bauer ...
Prayer Services planned in response to President's call to National Day of Prayer
The following parishes have notified the Diocese of prayer service being held. Others may be planned. Be sure to contact your local ...
Web site offers aids for dealing with national tragedy
The U.S. Bishops have added a page to their website to assist in dealing with the events of September 11, including information on ...
Web site offers aids for dealing with national tragedy
The U.S. Bishops have added a page to their website to assist in dealing with the events of September 11, including information on ...
Bishop Cooney shares sorrow
Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord was on a plane enroute to Haiti as the tragic events of this morning were taking ...
Cathedral to host prayer service
As a people of faith, we are called to strengthen and support one another in times of great distress and to take refuge in our Lord. ...
Registration Deadline Nears for Diocesan Conference
Anticipation is building for the 10th Annual Diocesan Conference scheduled to take place October 5-6 at the Pastoral Center in Gaylord. ...
Runner from Michigan Ending His Journey at Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day
Last March, we told the story of P.J. Tannian of Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, who is running from Key West, Florida to the Mackinac ...
Diocese Hires New Director of Adult Faith Formation
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney happily announces the hiring of Sister Barbara A. Matievich, O.P. (Adrian) as the new Director of the ...
Maher Ordained Deacon
On Saturday, August 4, T. Patrick Maher was ordained as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Gaylord by Bishop Patrick R. Cooney ...
Priests Selected for Presbyteral Council
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney has announced the appointment of twelve priests to serve on the Presbyteral Council. This Council is the body ...
Bishops' President Urges Congress Not to Fund Embryonic Stem Cell Research
The President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged Congress not to fund embryonic stem cell research. ...
Youth spend week developing leadership skills
Fifty-seven students and fifteen advisors attended the Christian Leader Institute (CLI) 2001 at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference ...
Diocese mourns death of Sr. Nancy Ribble
"One thing I ask of the Lord; this I seek; to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life." (Psalm 27:4) This favorite ...
New Format Planned Diocesan Conference
Anticipation is building for the 10th Annual Diocesan Conference scheduled to take place October 5-6 at the Pastoral Center in Gaylord. ...
Bishops Merge Organizations
When the Bishops merged their two national organizations into the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on July 1, 2001, ...
Lay Ministers Sent Forth
At a special Liturgy and Sending Forth Ceremony held on Sunday, June 24, nineteen lay ministers were commissioned and sent forth by ...
Official Diocesan Appointments
The Most Reverend Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord announces the following appointments: Effective July ...
Bishop's Christian Service Awards Announced
Twelve outstanding seniors have been selected to receive the Bishop's Christian Service Award for 2001. Two students were chosen from ...
Two new priests ordained
On Saturday, June 9, Patrick R. Cooney, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, celebrated the Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood for Artur ...
Pastoral Assembly Convened in Gaylord
The third Diocesan Pastoral Assembly has completed its work, and it is now time for the people of the Diocese of Gaylord to follow ...
Organ Recipient Spreads the Word about Donor Registry
It has been five years since the Catholic Weekly ran a story on Jerry Coger, who received a new heart and liver at the Mayo Clinic in ...
Bishop Cooney's Easter Message
This is Easter 2001. Therefore, I wish all of you God's choicest blessing during this time when the Christian world celebrates the ...
Tawas City church and property sold
Tawas City - In a joint statement issued today the Diocese of Gaylord announced that approximately three acres of land and associated ...
Assembly Process Continues
Preparations for the Diocesan Pastoral Assembly, the third for the diocese, began last fall with the people of the eighty-two parishes ...
Bishop Issues New Pastoral Letter
The Sequence for the Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation of Children in the Diocese of Gaylord The Fathers of the ...
ABC to broadcast "Church Without Borders"
Local ABC affiliate TV 29 & 8 will air a new hour-long documentary on Inter-American missionaries on Sunday, January 14 at 12:30 p.m. ...
Diaconate Ordinations
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney extends an invitation to all the faithful of the diocese to attend two upcoming Ordinations. Artur Duchnowicz ...
Caring for One Another: A Health Care Ministry
The parishes of St. James in Houghton Lake and St. Hubert in Higgins Lake are reaching out to their respective communities through a ...
Access to quality education necessary for all children
We, the citizens of Michigan, will have the opportunity to vote this November on ballot Proposal 1 which is a proposal to amend the ...
Bishop Urges Faithful to Prepare for Election
Is it just a chance or is it a providential happening? Each Sunday between September 3rd and October 1st the very brief, little-known ...
"Dead Man Walking" author visits Gaylord
Sister Helen Prejean, author of the book "Dead Man Walking" and three-time nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize appeared in Gaylord to ...
Diocese of Gaylord Wins Proclaim Award
In his annual World Communications Day message, Pope John Paul II said that the impact of the media in today's world "can hardly be ...
Sr. Helen Prejean to Speak in Gaylord
Sr. Helen Prejean, author of "Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the U.S." is scheduled to speak in ...
Diocesan Conference Shares the Challenge of the Eucharist
Gaylord -- The ninth annual Gaylord Diocesan Conference will be held Saturday, October 7 at the new Diocesan Pastoral Center in ...
Diocese to Dedicate New Pastoral Center
Following nearly a year of construction, the Diocese of Gaylord will officially dedicate its new Pastoral Center on Sunday, August 20. ...
Preparations in Process for Assembly
Preparations are presently in process for the Diocesan Pastoral Assembly, which will take place on Friday, April 27, 2001. The one-day ...
We're Moving!
After nearly a year of construction, Diocesan staff have begun the move to our new building located on North Street in Gaylord, just ...
Bishop Cooney released from hospital
Gaylord Bishop Patrick R. Cooney was released from the hospital Monday following surgery for prostate cancer. "Everything went very ...
Surgery update
We have received word that Bishop Cooney is in recovery following surgery this morning for prostate cancer. His doctor reports all ...
Cooney to have surgery
Bishop Patrick R. Cooney is scheduled to undergo surgery for prostate cancer June 23 diocesan officials announced Wednesday. The ...
Ecumenical Covenant Signing Held at St. Mary Cathedral
On Sunday, June 18, approximately four-hundred people gathered in St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord to celebrate, witness and become part ...
Historic Covenant signing to be held June 18
For the past few years the Diocese of Gaylord has been working toward a special relationship with the Lutheran Synod (ELCA) and the two ...
Hilmer to be ordained
Deacon Garth Leo Hilmer, a native of Waterloo, Iowa, will be ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Gaylord at 11:00 a.m. on ...
Transfer of Ascension to Seventh Sunday of Easter
On November 16, 1998, the National Conference of Catholic Bishops voted to allow the bishops of each ecclesiastical province to ...
Jubilee Pilgrimage sites announced
The Jubilee year 2000 has been called by Pope John Paul II in the hopes of a "new springtime of Christian life" (Tertio Millennio ...
Bishop Cooney Announces Appointments
Effective June 14, 2000 Rev. Duane Wachowiak released as Associate Pastor at St. Mary-St. Charles, ...
Father Fred Foundation Has a New Leader
The Rev. Edwin A. Thome, founding pastor of Christ the King church in Acme, took over as spiritual director of the Father Fred ...
Happy birthday: As he turns 80, pope has one of his busiest years
By John Thavis VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope John Paul II turns 80 in mid-May, an age that brings mandatory retirement at most Vatican ...
At Jubilee for Workers, pope urges globalization of solidarity
By Benedicta Cipolla ROME (CNS) -- Celebrating one of the biggest events of Holy Year 2000, Pope John Paul II appealed for a ...
Jubilee CSA Weekend: May 6 & 7
Twenty-nine years ago, the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) was established in the Diocese of Gaylord to help address a vast array of ...
Witness to the Holocaust sees healing journey reach culmination
JERUSALEM (CNS) -- Pope John Paul II came to the Holy Land to revisit the roots of the Christian faith, but he made an equally intense ...
Construction of new Diocesan Pastoral Center continues on schedule
As spring begins to unfold in northern lower Michigan, the Diocese of Gaylord is looking toward completion of the new Pastoral Center. ...
At Sea of Galilee, pope walks in the shoes of the fisherman
TABGHA, Israel (CNS) -- For more than 21 years Pope John Paul II has filled the shoes of the fisherman as the 264th successor of St. ...
Mea culpa, tua culpa: Vatican hopes others inspired by apologies
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When it comes to saying, ``We're sorry,'' Pope John Paul II has always been ahead of the curve. Well before the ...
Lenten Journal Sent to Catholic Households
Lent Begins, a personal journal for Scripture reflection, was mailed to 30,000 Catholic households throughout the diocese this ...
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Did you know our website contains a Photo Gallery of Recent Events? This section contains photos and a brief decription of happenings ...
Pope opens door to new entrance of Vatican Museums
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- After opening the Holy Doors of Rome's four major basilicas, Pope John Paul II opened his fifth door of the ...
Cardinal says pro-life cause strengthening American freedom
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- On the eve of the annual March for Life, Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore told a crowd of pro-life Catholics ...
U.S. Bishops welcome Jubilee Year with ad campaign on God's love
WASHINGTON-- The U.S. bishops opened the Jubilee Year 2000 with an ad campaign that highlights people's power for good when they ...
Diocese mourns death of "Fr. Fred"
Traverse City -- Father Edwin J. Frederick died Tuesday, January 4, 2000 surrounded by those who loved him. He was 74 and had been ...
Fulfilling dream, pope opens Great Jubilee of the Year 2000
By John Thavis Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Fulfilling his dream to lead the church into Christianity's third ...
Diocese releases These Very Stones Cry Out
Just in time for holiday gift-giving, the Diocese of Gaylord has released a book of stories on the history of the diocese. "It's a ...
Work Continues on New Pastoral Center
In preparation and celebration of the new millennium, Pope John Paul II calls for Catholics to "Open Wide the Doors of Christ." The ...
Pope calls Catholic-Lutheran agreement milestone on journey
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Catholic-Lutheran agreement on justification is ``a milestone along the not easy road of the ...