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- The annual Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) has kicked off in the Diocese of Gaylord. With an overall goal this year of just over $3 million, CSA provides an opportunity for the Faithful of the Diocese..
- Religious Liberty
- Religious liberty is the first liberty granted to us by God and protected in the First Amendment to our Constitution. It includes more than our ability to go to Mass on Sunday or pray the Rosary at ho..
- What do we mean by Religious Liberty?
- Religious liberty is the first liberty granted to us by God and protected in the First Amendment to our Constitution. It includes more than our ability to go to Mass on Sunday or pray the Rosary at ho..
- Fortnight for Freedom
- The fourteen days from June 21—the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More—to July 4, Independence Day, are dedicated to this “fortnight for freedom”—a great hymn of prayer for our ..
- The HHS Mandate
- On January 20, 2012, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reaffirmed a rule forcing virtually all private health care plans to cover sterilization, abortion-inducing drugs, and contr..
- MCC Lawsuit
- Diocese of Gaylord endorses Michigan Catholic ConferenceLawsuit Against U.S. Government Regarding HHS Mandate Complaint cites violations of First Amendment rights The Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda, B..
- 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..
- 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, the Bishop of a diocese 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, The Bishop of a Diocese is entrusted with and concerned for the Diocesan Catholic Faithful, all of whom are committed to his care regardess of age, social condition or ..
- 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..
- Biography of Bishop Bernard A. Hebda
- The son of Bernard and Helen Clark Hebda, Bishop Hebda was born on September 3, 1959 in Pittsburgh, PA, and is the brother of Yvonne Hebda, Patrick (Bernice) Hebda and Terrence (Rene) Hebda. His paren..
- Bishop Hebda's Coat of Arms
- Description of the Coat of Arms of H.E. The Most Reverend Msgr . Bernard Anthony Hebda Bishop of Gaylord, MI – U.S.A. In accordance with the heraldic tradition of the Roman Catholic Church, the Coat o..
- Prayer Card
- This Prayer Card was distributed during the events of the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Bernard A. Hebda, the Fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord. The front of the card was designed by..
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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 2011 fiscal year (July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011) 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 be ..
- P.A.S.T. - Parish Archival Sacramental Tool
- The P.A.S.T. (Parish Archival Sacramental Tool) is an internet-based database program utilized to store information about an individual's sacramental history (Baptism, Confirmation, First Eucharist, M..
- 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..
- 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 ap..
- 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..
- Catholic Schools
- A letter from the Superintendent of Catholic Schools to the faithful in the Diocese of Gaylord at the start of the 2012-13 school year It is with great anticipation and excitement that I look to the s..
- Catechism Bee
- We would like to thank the women of St. Angela's Circle at St. Ann Church and School in Cadillac who initiated the first Catechism Bee in our Diocese at St. Ann School in 2011. The event was such a t..
- Catholic School Policy Handbook
- In an effort to assist all interested parties, the general policies and procedures of the Office of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Gaylord are being offered. For the complete Catholic School Poli..
- Catholic Schools Week
- I recently read an article in the New York Times titled, “ Catholic Education, in Need of Salvation.” The authors of the Op-Ed piece opened with the sentence, “Paro chial education is in crisis.” and ..
- Flu Season Guidelines
- This time of year often marks the beginning of the annual flu season. The Diocesan Office of Catholic Schools works closely with local public and non public educational agencies, as well as the county..
- Mission Statement
- The Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Gaylord will work together to provide a faith-centered Catholic Education rooted in the Gospel Message and evidenced in Worship of God, and Works of service to o..
- Past Articles by Our Superintendent
- Writing from his mission at L’Arbre Croche in 1832 (located between Cross Village and Harbor Springs) Bishop Baraga (at that time Father Baraga) entered into his journal: “As regards our school here, ..
- Catholic Schools Week 2011
- "Catholic Schools: A+ for America" is this year’s theme for Catholic Schools Week. The theme is intended to draw attention to the overwhelming evidence of Catholic schools’ positive contribu..
- 2010-11 School Year Opening
- As school bells ring out the official opening of the 2010-2011 school year, Catholic schools in the Diocese of Gaylord are prepared to welcome nearly 3,000 children into the classrooms. They join over..
- Prayers
- Please use the prayers below to pray for our Catholic schools...
- Resources
- Michigan Department of EducationNational Catholic Education Association (N.C.E.A.)Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools (M.A.N.S.)..
- Schools Listing
- All Saints Catholic School PreK-6http://alpenaallsaints.org/989.354.4911CADILLAC, St. Ann School PreK-7www.stanncadillac.org/231.77..
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- 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..
- Youth Ministry
- The aim of Faith Development, catechesis, is to bring about in the believer an ever more mature faith in Jesus Christ, a deeper knowledge and love of his person and message, and a firm commitment to f..
- Gaylord Diocesan Youth Council
- The GDYC found its genesis in a gathering of youth in March, 2010. The event, Congress: 2010, challenged the 140 participants to surface a new diocesan direction for youth ministry. Through a series o..
- Young Adult Ministry
- The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has defined young adults as “people in their late teens, twenties, and thirties; single, married, divorced, or widowed; and with or without chi..
- Just Works
- The Just Works experience for youth introduces young people to the concepts of: peace and justiceCatholic Social TeachingThe scriptural background for Catholic Social Teaching Just Works challenges ..
- Christian Leadership Institute
- The Christian Leadership Institute (CLI) empowers young people through prayer and worship to recognize their own gifts and provides leadership training that assists youth to become strong Christian le..
- National Catholic Youth Conference
- The National Catholic Youth Conference is an exciting, biennial three-day experience of prayer, community and empowerment for Catholic teenager. The schedule includes keynote addresses, prayer, works..
- World Youth Day
- The Diocese of Gaylord will be sending a delegation of 23 adults led by Bishop Hebda to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for World Youth Day 2013. For more information on how you can support this life-changing..
- What is World Youth Day?
- World Youth Day (or WYD) is an event that was initiated by Venerable Pope John Paul II in 1985 to bring the youth and young adults of the Catholic Church together to pray, study the Catechism, and c..
- WYD Schedule & Activities
- Day 1: Mon July 22 : DETROIT/ BRAZIL. Depart Detroit for Brazil. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment. Day 2: Tue July 23: RIO DE JANEIRO. Upon arrival in Rio De Janeiro, we..
- Scholarship Information
- The Diocese of Gaylord is offering scholarships of up to $2000.00 per applicant in order to make this year’s World Youth Day pilgrimage to Rio de Janiero, Brazil, possible for those who might otherw..
- Donate!
- It's been said many times by participants: "World Youth Day changed my life." Would you like to help change lives? Please consider making a donation to the World Youth Day Fund. Simply c..
- Support Our Youth with Your Change!
- World Youth Day 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is fast approaching! In order to assist participants in funding this life-changing pilgrimage, the Diocese of Gaylord launched the "Support Our Y..
- Support the World Youth Day Scholarship Fund!
- Twenty-three young adults from throughout the Diocese of Gaylord will be traveling with Bishop Hebda to Rio de Janeiro in July to join His Holiness Pope Francis for World Youth Day 2013. Pilgrims spen..
- Human Resources
- MISSION STATEMENTThe Human Resources Department of the Diocese of Gaylord is committed to providing safe environment for children, and other services and benefits which promote spiritual as well as pe..
- Job Descriptions and Performance Appraisals
- We will be gradually adding all of the job descriptions and the performance appraisal to go along with that position. Please check here to see if the position you are interested in is listed. If you..
- Diocese of Gaylord Employee Policy Manual
- The following instructions are for using the Policy Manual for all Parishes and Schools.All Parishes and Schools must have an Employee Policy Manual for each employee.All employees must return the sig..
- Justice and Peace
- The Office of Justice and Peace for the Diocese of Gaylord exists to provide support and information on social justice issues in our parish communities.“Our faith calls us to work for justice: to serv..
- Action Alerts
- Action Alerts are brief statements from the Justice, Peace and Human Development Office of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and other select official Catholic organizations asking you ..
- Basics of 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..
- Documents of Catholic Social Teaching
- Catholic social teaching can be described as a framework or vision by which to evaluate human relationships. The following documents detail this framework or vision of the Church...
- 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
- The following are resources and links on international and national social justice issues for Catholic educators...
- 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 ..
- 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...
- New Bishop for Matagalpa
- Following a year filled with anticipation, on March 8 the Vatican announced the joyful news that José Rolando Alvarez Lagos has been named the new Bishop of the Diocese of Matagalpa, Nicaragua. He suc..
- 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 Enrichment Evening
- Join your married friends and fellow parishioners at the 6th Annual Marriage Enrichment Evening hosted by St Mary Cathedral Parish and the Diocesean Marriage Enrichment Office being held on Saturday, ..
- Wedding Anniversary Masses
- 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. These words from Genesis are repeated in the Letter of St. Paul to the Ep..
- 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 quest..
- 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. Contact info..
- Natural Family Planning
- Natural Family Planning SeminarIn recognition of the truth and beauty regarding the Catholic Church's teaching on marriage and the family, the Diocese of Gaylord is sponsoring a training for teachers ..
- 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 ima..
- 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..
- Tribunal Nullity Petitions
- NULLITY PETITIONS: The petitions for nullity available on this page are for use in submitting nullity cases to the Tribunal Office of the Diocese of Gaylord. It is important to note that the person ..
- Pre-Marriage Forms (including Sanation Petitions)
- These form are intended for the sole use of parish pastoral staff only...
- Stewardship and Development
- Sharing our gifts of time, talent and treasure Too often we think of our stewardship of time and talent only in terms of what we do specifically for our parish - being a minister of hospitality, singi..
- Catholic Services Appeal
- The theme of the 2013 CSA is in honor of the proclaimed Year of Faith ,emphasized with the scripture "Be doers of the Word...Faith without works is dead." The main reason we hold the CSA e..
- Northern Michigan Catholic Foundation
- The Future Through the N.M.C.F.Through the creation of endowments for individual parishes, schools and other Catholic agencies, such as Catholic Human Services, the Northern Michigan Catholic Foundati..
- 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..
- 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 ..
- Rite of Christian Initiation Of Adults
- The North American Forum Institute leaders are among the most experienced pastoral ministers, liturgists, catechists and theologians. This institute on Praying the Rites will deepen your appreciation..
- Liturgical Matters
- Bishop Patrick R. Cooney had approved weekly the celebration of The Extraordinary Form of the Mass (often referring to as the "Latin Mass") in the Diocese of Gaylord where the priest offerin..
- Roman Missal Third Edition
- The Roman Missal, Third Edition (the ritual text containing prayers and instructions for the celebration of the Mass) has been approved by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the..
- Bulletin Inserts
- On Sunday, March 20, we began a series of Bulletin Inserts that will help prepare us for the revised Mass texts coming in November. On the third Sunday of each month you will find in your church bull..
- Sample Texts
- The Church has urged us to use this time of waiting for the new translation of the Roman Missal to do some serious study and reflection asking ourselves, "Why do we do what we do at our celebrati..
- Helpful Sites
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: Committee on Divine WorshipFederation of Diocesan Liturgical CommissionsSpanish ResourcesFrequently Asked Questions..
- Upcoming Diocesan Liturgies & Events
- Bishop Bernard A. Hebda invites all the faithful of the diocese to come to the Cathedral of St. Mary, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, for the celebraton of the Chrism Mass.During the Chrism Mass the oils will..
- S.C.A.P. (Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest)
- When a priest cannot be present for the celebration of Mass on the Lord’s Day, it is of paramount importance that the parish or mission community still come together to celebrate the resurrection of t..
- SCAP Lay Leader Notification Form
- The form below is to be used to notify the Worship Office when the S.C.A.P. Lay Leader has attended a conference or workshop, and/or performed Ministerial Duties. After completing the form, please pr..
- Upcoming Workshop Opportunities
- Now that the use of the Revised Roman Missal is well on its way, the Secretariat for Worship & Liturgical Formation is offering the following formation opportunities. Please contact our office if ..
- Vocations
- The Director of Vocations seeks to assist people in discerning and supporting their call to ministry within the Church especially in regard to priesthood or religious life. The Director of Vocations o..
- Commitment to Pray
- YOU are invited to join us as our diocese unites our hearts and voices in praying for vocations! Each year, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates the World Day of Prayer for vocations. ..
- United in Prayer
- As the Diocese of Gaylord continues our 40th Anniversary and as we look to the future, we are uniting our hearts and voices by making a Commitment to Pray the diocesan Prayer for Vocations regularly f..
- Prayer for Vocations 2013
- Heavenly Father, Your Son told us to ask You to send workers into the harvest. Bless our beloved Diocese of Gaylord with:holy priests and seminarians who radiate Your love;zealous religious who imitat..
- Praying for Clergy and Religious
- Please pray for a Priest or Religious Each DayBelow are links to calendars which offer a monthly resource to help pray for a different priest and/or group of individuals on each day of the month.Let u..
- 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..
- Seminarians Blog
- Fiat Voluntas Dei ("Gods will be done") is the blog written by the seminarians of the Diocese of Gaylord. Readers can get a glimpse of day to day life in the seminary as well as learn more a..
- 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..
- Religious Orders
- There are a number of religious communities that presently serve in the Diocese of Gaylord. Father Donald Geyman, Director of Vocations for the diocese, would be glad to talk with anyone who is consid..
- 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..
- Guide For Parents
- It is the desire of every parent's heart to see their children grow to be fulfilled, happy and successful in life. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that "Parents have the mission of ..
- 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..
- Altar Server Appreciation Day 2013
- CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL AND ADULT SERVERSPlease join Bishop Hebda at this first ever Golf Outing for High School and Adult Altar Servers on Monday, August 5, 2013. You will be golfing at the award wi..
- Prayer for Vocations
- God, Our Father,Thank you for your son, Jesus, our Good Shepherd, who leads us to fullness of life. By our baptism, we are called by name to continue the mission of Jesus. Give us the grace to listen ..
- Resources
- These items are available for loan from the Rose Resource Center...
- Vocations Calendar
- Check the calendar below for the current happenings in the Vocations Office. ..
- World Day of Prayer for Vocations
- World Day of Prayer for Vocations April 21, 2013In 1963 Pope Paul VI designated Good Shepherd Sunday as World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Christ Jesus, the Good Shepherd, knows us well and gives his ..
- Mystical Rose Daughters of Faith
- Mystical Rose Daughters of Faith provides the opportunity for young women (7th-12th grades) from across the diocese to come together for prayer, fellowship, and service and to help discern how they mi..
- 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 Services989.356.6385CadillacCatholic Human Services231.775.6581St. Ann ParishJackie & Barney Adams231.775.2471GaylordCatholic Human..
- Infant Burial
- Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery has established an “Angels Walk” section in the Cemetery for infant burial. A beautiful place within the cemetery that is set aside for Infants from conception up to..
- 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..
- A Baraga Pilgrimage
- Curtis Chambers, a parishioner at St. Mary-St. Charles in Cheboygan and former Chairman of the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, has begun a journey in the footsteps – perhaps more accura..
- 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 2013 Winter/Spring courses for the Center for Catholic Studies. In addition to those seeking certain certification, these courses are open to anyone i..
- Catalog of Classes
- SPIRITUALITYS-100 General Spirituality Weekend Retreat and SessionsS-300 Spring Enrichment Day (Various Topics)S-400 Spirituality for the Deacon ProgramCATECHIST TRAININGCT-100 General Prin..
- 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..
- Child Abuse Prevention Month
- April was first declared "Child Abuse Prevention Month" by Presidential proclamation in 1985. Since then, organizations throughout the country have used this special time each year to acknow..
- Liturgy Guide and Resources
- The Secretariat for Child and Youth Protection has compiled a number of resources to use during April which is designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month. These resources were designed for use at the..
- Take 25
- The USCCB's Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection and dioceses across the country are collaborating with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) by helping the Center get ..
- Blue Sunday
- In 2013 Blue Sunday is April 28. This annual event seeks to have faith-based organizations to read the Blue Sunday Prayer or devote time on this day to discuss child abuse prevention. Lord, thank Yo..
- Pinwheels for Prevention
- In April, Michigan's Children’s Trust Fund encourages participation in “Pinwheels for Protection” through Prevent Child Abuse America. April 2, 2012 is the State Pinwheel Gardens Day and April 19, 2..
- Helpful Links
- These agencies and organizations are among those which may be helpful to parishes and families as we all work together to keep our children safe.USCCB Secretariat for Child and Youth ProtectionPrevent..
- 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. Preamble The Diocese of Gaylord has 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 no..
- 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..
- Circle of Grace
- The Diocese of Gaylord has implemented the "Circle of Grace" curriculum for use with children in our parishes and schools. All children enrolled in a Catholic school or Religious Education ..
- Actions of the Catholic Church
- The Catholic Church has done more to protect children than almost any other organization in the United States:Safe Environment training is taking place in 193 dioceses/eparchies of the country. Over 2..
- Ten Points to Protect Children
- By Teresa M. Kettelkamp, Executive DirectorUSCCB, Secretariat of Child and Youth ProtectionSexual molestation is about the victim. Many people are affected when a priest abuses a minor, but the indivi..
- 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 chu..
- 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 Ado..
- Videos for Loan
- The Rose Resource Center has more than 1500 Videos/DVD's available for loan to parishes, schools or individuals. Below you will find a link to the current Video Catalog. You can access the catalog..
- DVDs for Loan
- The Rose Resource Center is currently has available several hundred titles in the DVD format. We are currently working on getting many of our VHS titles converted to this type of format to be availa..
- Policies
- In an effort to make the policies and procedures of the Diocese of Gaylord readily accessible to interested parties, we are providing them in Adobe PDF format here. These documents are valuable resou..
- 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 ..
- Diocese of Gaylord Employee Manual
- Below you may download a copy of the Diocese of Gaylord Employee Manual. Parishes, Schools and Diocesan Offices are to use this material as the basis for local Personnel Policies. If you have any qu..
- Catholic School Policy Handbook
- In an effort to assist all interested parties, the general policies and procedures of the Office of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Gaylord are being offered in The Catholic School Policy Handbook...
- Catholic Web Resources
- The following is a list of Catholic Resource Links provided for your convenience. ..
