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- Over the next several weeks, Bishop Bernard Hebda will lead several Holy Hours for Vocations, with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction, throughout the diocese. To allow for many people..
- 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..
- 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 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 be ..
- Catholic Schools
- "Catholic Schools - Dividends for Life" was the theme for Catholic Schools Week 2010 which was observed Jan. 31st to Feb. 6th. I have been on the job for a year and a half now and in that ti..
- 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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- Prayers
- Please use the prayers below to pray for our Catholic schools...
- Flu Season Guidelines
- This time of year often marks the beginning of the annual flu season. This year, there has been heightened concern due to the spread of the H1N1 flu virus. The Diocesan Office of Catholic Schools work..
- 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..
- 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..
- 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..
- Bishop Cooney'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..
- 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 ..
- Human Resources
- The Human Resources Office is responsible for the maintenance of personnel records for the diocesan central offices, oversees the administration of employee benefits and maintains payroll information..
- 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..
- Employment Law Seminars
- These seminars are specifically geared for pastors, associates, principals, business managers and bookkeepers. It there are others serving your parish that would benefit from this seminar, please be s..
- 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 ..
- 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..
- Justice & Peace Gatherings
- Fr. Wayne Dziekan has put together a schedule for monthly Justice & Peace meetings around the Diocese. Everyone is intived to attend any of these sessions. Simply click the link below to access ..
- 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..
- Summer Youth Mission Experience
- WHAT IS THE SUMMER YOUTH MISSION EXPERIENCE?The 2010 Summer Youth Experience is a model for learning about "solidarity." An opportunity for mature youth together with their parents and/or y..
- 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
- 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
- "One Bread, One Body"The Diocese of Gaylord is a faith family, people of many cultures called by the love of Christ to proclaim the Gospel. We celebrate the sacraments and give witness throu..
- 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..
- Worship & Liturgical Formation
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction - A Prayer For Vocations will be offered at various locations in Vicariates throughout our Diocese. Most Reverend Bernard Hebda, Fourth Bishop of G..
- 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..
- New Translation of the Roman Missal
- As you may be aware, catechesis on the new translation of the Roman Missal is ongoing. Please check out the following websites for detailed information on its progress:United States Conference of Cat..
- A Prayer After the Earthquake in Haiti
- In the wake of the unspeakable disaster in Haiti , the poorest nation in our hemisphere, our parishes will all be joining in prayer and raising funds for relief. Diana Macalintal, Director of the Off..
- Chrism Mass
- Bishop Bernard A. Hebda invites all the faithful of the diocese to attend the Chrism Mass on Tuesday, March 30 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord. In this Liturgy, the faithful of the Chu..
- 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..
- 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..
- Vocations News
- A Live-In Weekend will be held April at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio on April 15 – 17, 2010. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about this great opportuni..
- 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 ..
- 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..
- St. Andrew Task Force
- The St. Andrew Task Force Organization (SATF) is a joint parish/diocesan program started by Bishop Patrick Cooney in the Gaylord Diocese in 2006. The SATF brings together young men (grades 7-12) fro..
- 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 Donald Geyman, Director of Vocations for the diocese, would be glad to talk with anyone who is consid..
- 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 For Consecrated Life
- The celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life invites all the Church to reflect on the role of Consecrated Life within the Christian community. Those who choose to live a consecrated life do so f..
- 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 ..
- 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..
- Reclamation of Graves in Old Catholic Section of Oakwood
- We are in the process of reclaiming unused graves in the Old Section of Oakwood Catholic Cemetery. The following lots listed by number and original owner are the lots we are interested in reclaiming...
- 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..
- Infant Burial
- A newly developed area for infant burial. ..
- 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..
- 2010 Lenten Reflections
- As we journey through Lent together this year, priests of the Diocese of Gaylord once again share their reflections on the Scriptures appointed for each Sunday. Reflections are based on the Lectionar..
- First Sunday of Lent
- By Fr. Joseph MuszkiewiczAssociate Pastor, Catholic Community of ManisteeWe began our 40-day Lenten journey this week Ash Wednesday. In the Gospel for this First Sunday of Lent we hear of Jesus’ own 4..
- Second Sunday of Lent
- By Fr. Raymond CotterPastor, Jesus the Good Shepherd, Atlanta;St. Augustine , Hillman; St. Francis of Assisi, Lewiston; St. Mary, Mio Lent should be a time when we come clean – honest -- about ourselv..
- Third Sunday in Lent
- By Fr. James BearssRector, St. Mary Cathedral, GaylordPastor, St. Thomas Aquinas, Elmira; St. Mary, Grayling; Holy Redeemer, Vanderbilt As we celebrate this Third Sunday of Lent in 2010, the Church ha..
- Fourth Sunday in Lent
- By Fr. Robert H. BissotPastor, St. Catherine, Ossineke; St. Gabriel, Black River; St. Anne, Harrisville; St. Raphael, MikadoWe are inclined to think of the sacraments as one way streets – what happens..
- 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
- Winter's beauty has enveloped the north with a blanket of sparkling white snow. As we anticipate the new beginnings the New Year brings we take time to reflect on a year full of changes and obstacles ..
- 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 2010 Winter/Spring courses for the Center for Catholic Studies. In addition to those seeking certain certification, these courses are open to anyone in..
- 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..
- 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..
- Steps to Commence Criminal Background Check
- INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING BACKGROUND CHECKS & SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMS (rev. 09/07) To qualify for a “Name” search (ICHAT only, no fingerprint), ALL of the following must be true... The indiv..
- 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 ..
- 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..
- 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..
- 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, as well as a link to the cur..
- 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. ..
