Don't miss this special opportunity to learn more about the national Eucharistic Congress and Venerable Bishop Frederic Baraga.
Our presenters this year are Fr. Maurice Henry Sands, Executive Director for the Black and Indian Mission Office in Washington DC and a priest in the Archdiocese of Detroit, and Lenora McKeen, Executive Director of the Bishop Baraga Association.
Fr. Sa
nds will first speak about Bishop Baraga's early life in Slovenia, the influence of St. Clement Hofbauer, his ministry in various Native communities in Michigan, and his service as the first Bishop of the Diocese of Marquette. He will also speak about the USCCB's vision for the Eucharistic Revival and its plans for activities at the parish/diocesan, and national levels.
Len McKeen has been involved with the Bishop Baraga Association since 2012 and will talk about inspiring other to "Follow in the Footsteps" of Bishop Baraga.
Click RegistrationForm to learn more, and to sign up to reserve your spot!
The cost for the day is $15 and includes morning refreshments, lunch and materials.
Attendees are also welcome to attend the very special Chrism Mass following the presentations.
Funded by the same Legacy of Faith Grant, Everett Fritz did a virtual training for the Bishop Baraga Catholic Churches The 5 sessions were recorded and are available to all parishes in the diocese. You can view them by clicking on the sessions below.
The policy offers two different on-line platforms from which to choose. Each has it own url dedicated to the Diocese of Marquette. View the policy here.
My Catholic Faith Delivered: www.dioceseofmarquetteonlineformation.org
Franciscan University Catechetical Institute www.franciscanathome.org/marquette
St. Peter Cathedral Vicariate Confirmations |
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 1:30pm ET | St. Michael Catholic Church, Marquette |
Diocesan Confirmations |
Sunday, April 23, 2023 | 3:30 pm ET |
St. Peter Cathedral, Marquette |
Holy Name of Mary Vicariate Confirmations |
Sunday, April 30, 2023 | 2:00pm ET | St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sault Ste. Marie |
St. Mary Norway Vicariate Confirmations |
Sunday, May 7, 2023 | 3:00 pm ET | St. Mary & St. Joseph Church, Iron Mountain |
Registration for the above events can be found on the Forms Page.