Diocesan Women's Conference

Feed My Hunger, a 40th Anniversary Celebration Event, is a Conference for Women of all ages and in all stages of life. 

Date:            Sat.,Sept. 10, 2011
Time:            8:00 a.m.  -Hospitality
                       9:00 a.m. - Mass 
                                           Celebrant
                                   Bishop Hebda
                       4:00 p.m. -
                       Conference concludes
Location:       Diocesan Pastoral Center and St. Mary Cathedral

Childcare:     Childcare provided with advance
                        registration only. 
                        Lap-babies welcome to attend 
                        with mothers.

Cost:              $20.00. 
                        *Donations toward a scholarship fund for women
                         unable to afford conference cost are welcomed
                         Register Online  or Download Registration Form

Speakers:     Sr. Ann Shields
                        Heidi Hess Saxton
                        Katie Diller
                        Jane Cardinal 

Information Flyer 

Registration Form 

Registration Flyer in Black and White 

Center for Catholic Studies

The Center for Catholic Studies (CCS) is one of the premier ways our diocese offers continuing formation in the Catholic faith to adults throughout our diocese.

The new CCS catalog, click the link below to view the entire catalog, offers opportunities not only to catechists and catechetical leaders but to all adults.  The CCS has made an effort to hold classes not only in Gaylord but the vicariates for your convenience.  Here is a list of some of the offerings:

• 9/23/11     The Profession of Faith      Gaylord                Rev. Richard Kropf
• 10/15/11    Introduction to Scripture    Klacking Creek     Rev. Patrick Maher
• 10/22/11    History of the Liturgical     Elk Rapids            Nicolas Cooper
                   Movement
• 10/29/11    Into to Theological           Boyne City            Deacon Dennis
                   Thinking                                                      Duggan
• 11/4/11      Celebrating Christian       Gaylord                 Patty Furtaw
                    Mystery                        
• 11/5/11       Ecumenism                    Gaylord                 Rev. Thomas
                                                                                     Mammoser
• 11/19/11     The Johaninne Writings    Gaylord                 Rev. James
                                                                                     Bearss
• 12/3/11       Ecclesiology: What         Grayling                Wayne Winter
                    is Church?
• 12/10/11     Mary, the Saints and        Gaylord               Rev. Matthew
                    Devotions                                                   Wigton

Check the catalog for more details on how to register and exact loctions and times.The Diocese of Gaylord is a partner with Dayton University's Virtual Learing Community for Faith Formation.  The catalog list numerous opportunities to continue your learning on line - from the convenience of your own home.

Tammy in the Rose Resource Center or Dannie Brzezinski in Faith Development can assist you with any questions you may have. 

Summer/Fall 2011