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- Preparations are being finalized and registration materials are now available for the Diocese of Gaylord’s Spring Conference — “Restoring the Spirit; Removing the Stigma: Ministering to persons coping..
- About Our Diocese
- The Diocese of Gaylord is one of seven Roman Catholic Dioceses in the state of Michigan. It was established on July 20, 1971 by his Holiness Pope Paul VI.The 11,171 square miles of the diocese is com..
- Facts of Interest
- The Diocese of Gaylord is one of seven Roman Catholic Dioceses in the state of Michigan. It was established on July 20, 1971 by his Holiness Pope Paul VI.The 11,171 square miles of the diocese is com..
- Bishops
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- Clergy & Religious
- The following is a list of clergy serving the Diocese of Gaylord noting their current assignment. In some cases, one pastor or pastoral administrator serves several parishes. Due to space limitations,..
- Mission Statement
- The Father through His Son, Jesus the Christ, has poured forth the Holy Spirit and made us into a "holy nation, a royal priesthood, a people set apart." Inflamed by the vision of what that r..
- Statistics
- PERSONNEL WELFARE Bishop1Catholic Hospitals3Priests, Diocesan Active37 Total Assisted375,000Priests, Active Outside Diocese4Residential Care of ..
- Office of the Bishop
- As a successor to the Apostles, Bishop Patrick R. Cooney is entrusted with and concerned for the Diocesan Catholic Faithful, all of whom are committed to his care regardess of age, social condition or..
- Role Of The Bishop
- As a successor to the Apostles, Bishop Patrick R. Cooney is entrusted with and concerned for the Diocesan Catholic Faithful, all of whom are committed to his care regardess of age, social condition or..
- Bishop Cooney's Pastoral Letters
- Pastoral letters are open letters addressed by a bishop to the clergy or laity of his diocese, or both. Often pastoral letters will contain specific instructions or directions for behavior in particu..
- Agenda for the Church
- Dear Friends,The First Sunday of Advent opens the liturgical year. The scriptural readings of the first two weeks of the season focus on the second coming of Christ. Each of us will render an account ..
- Sacraments of Initiation
- The Fathers of the Second Vatican Council completed their written work about thirty-five years ago. Now, from our historic vantage point of that same thirty-five years, we can more easily see their ov..
- Catechesis
- From the Baltimore Catechism we learned the answer to the question, “Why did God make you?” The answer is, “God made me to know him, to love him and to serve him in this world and to be happy with him..
- Biography
- Bishop Patrick R. Cooney is the oldest of four children born to Michael and Elizabeth (Dowdall) Cooney, both now deceased. His brother, Michael, is a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit. One sister, ..
- Curriculum Vitae
- DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: March 10, 1934; Detroit, Michigan PARENTS: Michael Cooney and Elizabeth Dowdall Cooney (both deceased) FAMILY: Sisters: Mary A. Cooney (Retired teacher of the Detroit Public S..
- Cathedral Virtual Tour
- The current St. Mary Cathedral was built in 1975 and dedicated on July 25, 1976, which coincided with the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the diocese. The cathedral church is the symbol of t..
- Diocesan and Parish Councils
- The Diocesan Pastoral Council of the Diocese of Gaylord is a community of servant leaders, ordained and lay, who are in touch with the life of the Church of Gaylord. The purpose of this body is to ass..
- Transition of Clergy Process
- In 1995 the Diocese of Gaylord introduced a new process for the transition of clergy which involves the parish as well as the priest in transfer. The process is intended to help prepare members of the..
- My Journey to the Priesthood
- A vocation, whether it is to the priesthood, diaconate or the religious life for either men or women, is a very simple thing on one hand and yet quite complex on another. In the Catholic Church, a voc..
- Parishes
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- Schools
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- Administrative Services
- The office of Administrative Sevice is responsible for all the temporalities for the Diocese of Gaylord which include accounting, human resources, and financial development.Administrative Services is ..
- Financial Reports
- Each year the Diocese of Gaylord's financial accounts are audited by an independent firm. The current audit covered the 2007 fiscal year (July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007) and was conducted by Denni..
- Archives
- The parishes of the Diocese of Gaylord are relatively new when considered with the total history of the Church community. We are "coming of age," not just because of the passing time of whic..
- Parish Sacramental Records
- The Diocese of Gaylord has the sole copyright and ownership for all sacramental records of the parishes under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Gaylord. The creation, preservation and use of the sacr..
- Diocesan Archives Rules of Access
- For sacramental records over 100 years old, researchers should contact the diocesan archivist or liaison where microfilm of all sacramental records up to that date are on deposit at the Archives. Rese..
- Archival Research Request Form
- The Diocesan Archives contains baptismal, First Communion, Confirmation, marriage and death records (no cemetery records) from parishes within the Diocese of Gaylord. All required information must b..
- Catholic Schools
- Through a variety of meetings and programs, the twenty-one Catholic schools in the Diocese are assisted in their ministry of education/formation. Principals and Pastors gather four times during the sc..
- Schools Listing
- ALPENA, All Saints Catholic School PreK-6989.354.4911CADILLAC, St. Ann School PreK-7231.775.1301CHARLEVOIX, St. Mary School ..
- Schools Map
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- Communications
- To proclaim the teachings of Christ and to share His example with others is the mission and goal of the Secretariat for Communications. This office serves as the official media liason for the Bishop a..
- Broadcast Media
- Cable television, broadcast television and radio have become increasingly crucial to the Church as evangelical tools. All efforts by the Diocese to utilize the electronic media are coordinated by the ..
- Bulletin Announcements
- The Secretariat for Communications provides monthly announcements and educational messages for use in parish bulletins to assist in keeping parishioners informed. Announcements for upcoming weeks appe..
- The Catholic Weekly
- The Catholic Weekly serves as the "authorized publication for the Diocese of Gaylord" and serves the Church in many ways. It provides a guaranteed media outlet for leaders of the Church to p..
- Information Technology
- The Secretariat for Communications serves the Bishop, individual parishes, shrines, diocesan departments and the community at large. News releases are generated and disseminated through established co..
- News & Press Releases
- In an effort to provide those who visit this site with up-to-date information regarding events or stories of interest happening within the diocese, the Secretariat for Communications researches and p..
- Resources
- These links are provided as a resource and to assist users in locating information and articles from both Catholic and Secular Organizations. The provision of a link here does not necessarily indicate..
- Photo Gallery of Recent Events
- Things are always happening in the Diocese of Gaylord. In an effort to share at least a brief glimpse of recent events with visitors to our website, we offer the following photo gallery. If you know o..
- Faith Development
- Christ gave the apostles a final command: Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the..
- Structure
- To allow for more on-site support and to allow better diocesan knowledge of faith development in parishes, the Secretariat for Faith Development has been restructured. The Faith Development Office is ..
- Bishop's Pastoral on Catechesis
- By Bishop Patrick R. CooneyDecember, 2006From the Baltimore Catechism we learned the answer to the question, “Why did God make you?” The answer is, “God made me to know him, to love him and to serve h..
- Quick Calendar at a Glance
- The events listed in the Quick Calendar at a Glance are grouped in the following categories:1. Events open Diocesan Wide2. Events sponsored by the Alpena and Cheboygan Vicariates3. Events sponsored..
- Adult Faith Development
- This site is designed to showcase articles and resources in the area of adult faith formation. Placing adult faith formation at the forefront of catechetical planning and activity can mean some real ..
- Justice and Peace
- Rev. Wayne Dziekan will be having Justice and Peace meetings throughout the Diocese of Gaylord. All those who have volunteered to be parish contact persons for justice issues are encouraged to attend ..
- Action Alert
- Rev. Wayne Dziekan will be adding information to this section on a regular basis beginning shortly. ..
- Catholic Social Teaching
- The Church’s social teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness amidst the challenges of modern society. There are many innovative efforts by Catho..
- Social Justice
- " O God, to those who have hunger, give bread; and to those who have bread, give the hunger for justice." Rev. Wayne Dziekan, Director of the Secretariat for Justice and Peace, Diocese of Ga..
- Legislation
- Our faith informs us that it is important for every citizen to bring together the guidance of the Gospel and the opportunities of our democracy to help shape a society more respectful of human life an..
- Social Justice Issues
- ”Every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family. Every person, from the moment of conc..
- Social Ministries
- In our efforts to protect “the least among us,” to promote the common good, and to pursue justice and peace, it is vital that believers share the principles of Catholic social teaching and act on our ..
- Mission Trips
- The concept of "pilgrimage" for spiritual development and wisdom has long had a place in Church tradition. The Secretariat for Justice and Peace offers several opportunities both at home an..
- Matagalpa Partnership
- This section of the website it still under development. However, the pages noted by the links on the right are currently available. Please check back often for updates...
- History
- In late 2002, a group of interested individuals from the Diocese of Gaylord began to explore the opportunity to establish a relationship with a sister diocese in another country. Catholic Relief Servi..
- Getting to Know One Another
- It is often said, "a picture is worth a thousand words." In this section, we are happy to share some photos of delegation visits and exchanges along with brief commentary from participants...
- Radio HermanosMarch, 2007
- In March of 2007, Gaylord Diocesan Communications Director Candace Neff and her daughter Kristin travelled to Nicaragua for the rededication of Radio Hermanos -- the radio station of the Diocese of Ma..
- Sixty Hours in Nicaragua - Part 1
- By Candace NeffDirector of CommunicationsDiocese of GaylordI finally have my first stamp in my passport! While I obtained the document nearly three years ago, it patiently waited in a drawer until the..
- Sixty Hours in Nicaragua - Part 2
- Having made our way to Matagalpa, we arrived at the Diocesan offices. Bishop Solorzano was visiting with guests who had been stopping by all morning to bring him birthday greetings. Indeed, as we trav..
- Sixty Hours in Nicaragua - Part 3
- We awoke to another warm, sunny day in Matagalpa knowing we would soon be headed back to snow. After breakfast with Gladys and a chat with the parrots, Kristin and I were off to experience our primary..
- Marriage Enrichment
- Everyone wants a strong marriage and a healthy, happy family. That is what God wants for us too. Marriage is the vocation for the vast majority of the human race. You want a strong marriage because..
- Marriage Preparation
- Congratulations on your upcoming marriage. This is a time of great joy. We know that you must be nervous so we would like to help you be very well prepared. We hope to be able to answer any questio..
- Marriages in Crisis
- Is your marriage breaking your heart? Retrouvaille is a Christian Peer Ministry for troubled marriages that claims a non-divorce rate of 83% for couples who complete the entire program. Dates have bee..
- Natural Family Planning
- The Secretariat for Marriage Enrichment provides for the education of instructors and physician consultants for Natural Family Planning. It is our wish to share with you the greatest triumph and vindi..
- Alternative to Abortion
- Read about "Her Choice" web site.First Person stories of Women and Men who have faced Abortion.Honest facts about the procedure.Please, listen and get help.By Deacon John StroopCan you imagi..
- Specialized Ministries
- Through Baptism, each of us is called to be a disciple of Christ, to serve God and care for one another. Every individual has been given unique gifts which they share with others. Members of the laity..
- Tribunal
- All baptized persons have rights within the society of the Church. The Tribunal exists to vindicate these rights and to serve truth.Jesus said, "What God has joined together, no one must separat..
- Stewardship and Development
- STEWARDSHIP PRAYER To be grateful is to recognize the Love of God in everything he has given us and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence i..
- Catholic Services Appeal
- "Christ, Be Our Light"The theme of this years annual Catholic Services Appeal is “Christ, Be Our Light”, and it is meant to emphasize our call to serve the Lord as he guides us in becoming s..
- Northern Michigan Catholic Foundation
- BENEFITS OF GIVING TO NMCF:Efficiency: The Foundation provides the greatest number of safeguards for your gift, purring dollars to work in effective and efficient ways over an extended time period.Fl..
- Capital Campaign Development
- A Capital Campaign is one of the most significant events in the life of any organization. In parish life it represents a culmination between stewardship and the development of those resources entruste..
- Worship & Liturgical Formation
- We're coming to your area!Focus on Initiation:Concerning the Baptized in partnership with The North American Forum on the Catechumentate is coming to the Diocese of Gaylord on September 19-20, 2008. ..
- Liturgical Ministries
- The Secretariat for Worship and Liturgical Formation is proud to present a special Liturgical Minister Appreciation EventDr Edward Hogan from the Diocese of Saginaw will be here in Gaylord at ..
- Institute for Liturgical Ministry
- Founded by Joyce Zimmerman and Kathleen Harmon The Institute for Liturgical Ministry promotes research and educational programs aimed at forming ministers in the liturgical life of the Roman Catholic ..
- Liturgical Matters
- Bishop Patrick R. Cooney has announced that the extraordinary form of the Mass will be offered publicly beginning on Pentecost, May 11, 2008. Fr. Donald Libby will be the presider for a weekly celebra..
- Vocations
- The Delegate for Vocations seeks to assist people in discerning and supporting their call to ministry within the Church.Vicariate Vocation Recruiters are available to meet with individuals desiring to..
- Application Procedures for Seminary Sponsorship
- The Diocese of Gaylord welcomes the interest of those who inquire about the possibilities of serving as a priest in our diocese. Since we want to treat each applicant as a unique individual, the Dioce..
- Our Seminarians
- The men pictured below are currently preparing for priestly ministry in the Diocese of Gaylord. Diocesan priests commit their lives to serving the people of a specific diocese and generally work in pa..
- Called By God
- “Have you ever considered the life of a parish priest?” Those were the words that came from my radio as I was driving to work in January of 1990. Those were also the words that changed my life forever..
- My Journey to Priesthood by Bishop Patrick Cooney
- A vocation, whether it is to the priesthood, diaconate or the religious life for either men or women, is a very simple thing on one hand and yet quite complex on another. In the Catholic Church, a voc..
- The Permanent Diaconate
- On June 18, 1967, in the spirit of Vatican II, Pope Paul VI restored the order of deacon as a permanent ministry in the Church. In August 1968, the American bishops obtained permission to restore thi..
- Religious Orders
- There are a number of religious communities that presently serve in the Diocese of Gaylord. Father Joseph Blasko, Bishop's Delegate for Vocations, has additional information and would be glad to talk ..
- Resources
- These items are available for loan from the Rose Resource Center...
- Institutions
- Several Catholic institutions operate within the Diocese of Gaylord with the approval of the Bishop. They provide services to the diocese, its parishes and parishioners.In most cases, these entities a..
- Augustine Center Retreat House
- The Augustine Center, a retreat house located in the Diocese of Gaylord, is a "Center for Growth" serving all who wish to grow through education, ongoing formation and spirituality. The Cen..
- Catholic Human Services
- Catholic Human Services, Inc., (formerly CFCS - Catholic Charities) has been serving people in northern lower Michigan since 1946. Although our heritage and continuing support comes from the Catholic ..
- Monasteries
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- Oakwood Diocesan Cemetery
- Oakwood Cemetery serves all the Catholic parish families in the Diocese of Gaylord on a pre-planning or at-need basis. Counselors provide assistance with funeral arrangements in a caring and supportiv..
- Grief Resources
- Our hope for you is firm because we know that just as you share in the sufferings, so will you share in the consolation.2 Corinthians 2:7..
- Books
- The following books are available for loan from the Rose Resource Center. Title: Grief Comes To A ClassDescription: This book is to assist school personnel, primarily the teacher, in being a positiv..
- Videos
- The following videos are available for loan from the Rose Resource Center. Title: At a Loss For WordsDescription: How to help those you care for in a miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death experie..
- Grief Support in the Diocese
- LocationParish/AgencyContact PersonTelephoneAlpenaCatholic Human Services989.356.6385BellaireSt. Luke ParishJohn Chuchman231.544.8019CadillacCatholic Human Services231.775.6581St. Ann ParishJackie &am..
- Organizations
- Several Catholic organizations operate within the Diocese of Gaylord with the approval of the Bishop. They provide services to the diocese, its parishes and parishioners.In most cases, these entities ..
- Diocesan Calendars
- The Diocesan Events, Parish Events and Augustine Center calendars contain information regarding upcoming workshops, educational opportunities, youth activities, diocesan celebrations, meetings and ret..
- Spiritual Growth
- I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done. I spread out my hands to you; my soul thirst for you like a parched land.Psalm 143:5-6We know that we do not live by bread alone. T..
- Mikulski's Corner
- Reverend Isadore J. Mikulski is a senior priest of the Diocese of Gaylord. He was ordained to the priesthood in June 1950 for the Diocese of Saginaw and served many parishes in both dioceses for forty..
- Seasonal Prayers
- Spring arrives in Northern Michigan bit by bit, the snowy skies give way to more and more sunshine. As the days begin to grow in length, the temperatures inch upward and our spirits are lifted along w..
- Center for Catholic Studies
- Title and Origins The Center for Catholic Studies began in June, 2003 and is a combining of all catechetical programs in the diocese under one umbrella. This was done to better facilitate the stewards..
- Current Class Offerings
- The Diocese of Gaylord is proud to announce the 2008 Summer/Fall courses for the Center for Catholic Studies. In addition to those seeking certain certification, these courses are open to anyone inte..
- Catalog of Classes
- SPIRITUALITYS-100 General Spirituality Weekend Retreat and SessionsS-300 Spring Enrichment Day (Various Topics)S-400 Spirituality for the Deacon ProgramS-0001 Spirituality Independent StudyC..
- Policies
- Registration/Cancellation Policy The cut off date for registration for a class will be two weeks prior to its first session. At this time a decision will be made based upon confirmed registrations a..
- How to Make a Report
- The Diocese of Gaylord is committed to continue our efforts to work in partnership with local agencies to prevent any child from being abused or neglected. We also seek to bring about healing where a..
- Child Protection Policy
- A.. PreambleThe Diocese of Gaylord has a zero tolerance for child sexual abuse. Any form of sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, sexual impropriety or sexual exploitation of a child, male or female, will ..
- Protocols for Ministry to Minors
- The following Protocols for Ministry to Minors are applicable to all persons (clergy, religious, school/program administrators, school counselors, teachers, catechists, youth ministers, support staff,..
- Criminal Background Check Policy
- Effective October 1, 2003 , church personnel (clergy, religious and lay) who have regular contact with minors must have a criminal history background check. The background check shall commence prior t..
- Safe Environment Programs
- As part of the Diocese of Gaylord's commitment to protecting children, we offer sessions to promote an understanding of child abuse and neglect issues in our society. These sessions include discussio..
- Helpful Resources
- The Diocese of Gaylord is committed to raising awareness of the issues of child abuse and neglect in our communities. In addition to our own safe environment programs and related efforts, there are m..
- Prayers
- Prayer for HealingGod of endless love,ever caring, ever strong,always present, always just;You gave your only Sonto save us by the blood of his cross.Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace,join to your own s..
- Partners in Prevention
- Every community has a variety of organizations, agencies and groups that could conceivably partner with the local child abuse and neglect councils in awareness and prevention initiatives. The formati..
- Library & Bookstore
- Welcome to the Rose Resource Center's online media reference and information site. The resource center was originally established to make available a variety of religious educational material to churc..
- Bookstore
- The bookstore, although small in size, is continually adding more titles and we are working on including items, other than just books in the store.We can also order any books for parishes or individua..
- Books for Loan
- There are over 4500 titles available at the Rose Resource Center library. To view what titles are available, please download a copy of our catalog by clicking on the link below. (You will need Adobe..
- Catholic Book Club
- Because our diocese is rural in nature, it can be difficult for Catholics to locate books of particular interest to our faith. “The Catholic Book Club” has been established to make up for this absence..
- Videos for loan
- The Rose Resource Center has more than 1500 videos available for loan to parishes, schools or individuals. Each parish has received a copy of the video catalog/index for their office. The current cat..
- Policies
- In an effort to make the policies and procedures of the Diocese of Gaylord readily accessible to interested parties, we will be providing them in Adobe PDF format here. These documents are valuable r..
- Standard Operating Procedures
- In an effort to assist all interested parties, the general policies and procedures of the Diocese of Gaylord are being offered here. The Standard Operating Procedures Handbook is a valuable resource ..
- Catholic Web Resources
- The following is a list of Catholic Resource Links provided for your convenience. ..
