Bishop Baraga Association NON-PROFIT Quarterly Publication of the Bishop Baraga Association c/o Diocese of Marquette ORGANIZATION Executive Director: Rev. Ben Paris U.S. POSTAGE e-mail: [email protected] 347 Rock Street PAID PERMIT #35 Vol. 64, No. 1 Winter 2012 Marquette, MI 49855-4725 Marquette, MI 49855 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

347 Rock St. Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 227-9117 Editor/Associate Director: Stephen Camilli email: [email protected]

Inside This Issue: Bishop’s Message ...... 2 New Editor’s Greeting ...... 3 Association News ...... 4-5 Bishop Baraga Honored . . . . 6-7 Baraga Days in Gaylord . . . . 8-9 ATrip to Baraga’s Homeland 11 Visit our website at fredericbaraga.org! Mazzuchelli & Baraga ...... 12 Lives Touched by Baraga . . . . 16 Lives Touched by Baraga NEWS FLASH! Bishop Sample has advised us Following the Snowshoe Priest on Bicycle. of the news that the vote of By Father Ben Hasse the Congregation for Causes If you had been driving from Gwinn to Marquette in early August of 2010 you might have come upon of was POSITIVE. It now goes to the Holy Father a strange sight: a somewhat ragtag bunch of teen and adult bikers stopped by a policeman just north of the and with his approval Bishop Crossroads! A closer inspection, though, would not have revealed troublemakers, but young people being Baraga will be declared congratulated for proper bike safety. Every biker had a hel- Venerable! met on and they all peddled away with a gift certificate for free ice cream! This is just one of many adventures and blessings we’ve had during our annual pilgrimage in honor of Bishop Frederic Baraga. For three years now this new pilgrimage has been ped- dling across the UP. It’s called the “Baraga March,” and every August it runs, or rather bikes, from the Baraga Park on the shores of Indian Lake near Manistique, Michigan to the saintly bishop’s tomb in the crypt of St. Peter Cathedral. Dozens of people have participated since the first Baraga March in August 2009, making the roughly 110 mile jour- ney in three days and camping out both nights. The Baraga Bulletin This new cut paper icon honoring Bishop Baraga was made by Raber, a native Several different sources have inspired this journey; most significantly, Bishop Baraga’s own travels. (ISSN 1047-5044) is published by of Ovid, MI, who was raised Methodist and entered the in 2002. He The Bishop Baraga Association While Baraga was intrepid, it wouldn’t be accurate to depict him as a mountain man… he had been raised 347 Rock Street first heard about Bishop Baraga from a prayer card at his home Parish of in rather comfortable conditions in an aristocratic family in Carniola, now called Slovenia. He adapted him- Marquette, MI 49855 906-227-9117 and his resulting inspiration led him to this icon which includes St. Peter's Cathedral www.fredericbaraga.org and the Baraga shrine in Manistique where Baraga celebrated his first mass in the self to the very rough conditions in the Great Lakes region out of necessity and out of a zeal for the Gospel. Visits by Appointment (continued on page 14) Pride Printing & Mailing Services of Marquette Upper Peninsula. See more of his work at artbyraber.blogspot.com. 2 -The Baraga Bulletin — Winter 2012 Winter 2012 — The Baraga Bulletin - 15 A Message from Bishop Sample of Marquette the idea of trying to devise a Baraga pilgrimage following in his foot- steps. In 2009, the summer after I was ordained a priest, we made the My dear members of the Bishop Baraga Association, first Baraga March and have contin- ued it yearly since. Praised be Christ now and forever! I hope these anecdotes and this With this brief note I wish to update all of you on the progress of the Cause for little history of the Baraga March the and of the , Bishop Frederic Baraga. I have piqued your interest! We wel- recently received some very exciting news from that indicates our Cause for come participation in many forms… Bishop Baraga is making significant progress! some people have joined us for the First allow me to summarize exactly where we are in the process for Bishop opening or closing Mass, have Baraga's Cause. We are essentially waiting for two things to happen: biked with us part of the way, or for Bishop Baraga's Cause must go before an Ordinary Session, or meeting, of all the the whole 110 miles! You can also cardinals and bishops who serve on the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. They will discuss the unani- participate by inviting others, offer- mous vote of the theological in favor of the heroic virtue of Bishop Baraga. If they agree with that ing your prayers for us and/or visiting along the way. to Friday, August 3rd, 2012, but may change. If vote of the consultors, they will make a recommendation to our Holy Father to formally declare Bishop In whatever way you’re able to join in, even driving, interested, please contact me at Baraga's heroic virtue, granting him the title “Venerable.” you would be most welcome. Come make a holy [email protected] or (906)290-2434. Our alleged miracle attributable to the intercession of Bishop Baraga, which is now at the Congregation in journey, a pilgrimage, with us! Our tentative dates for this coming summer are from Wednesday, August 1st Father Ben Hasse is a priest from the Rome, must be formally studied by the medical experts, medical consultors, and eventually by the cardinals Diocese of Marquette and bishops who serve on the Congregation. If the alleged miracle is recognized, and in conjunction with the declaration of Bishop Baraga's heroic virtue, this would clear the path for the beatification of our beloved Bishop Baraga. Please Support the Cause! The exciting news that I recently received is that a date has been set for step number one listed above! The cardinals and bishops who serve on the Congregation for the Causes of Saints will formally discuss Bishop Membership Information Shipping/Handling Charges Baraga's heroic virtue on February 7, 2012. We have every reasonable hope that they will affirm Bishop Membership entitles you to receive the Baraga's heroic virtue and make such a recommendation to our Holy Father. If this happens, Bishop Baraga quarterly publication The Baraga Bulletin Total Amount of Order . . Shipping Charge could be granted the title “Venerable” very soon. Worldwide Up to $25.00 ...... $5.00 There is also good news concerning the examination of our alleged miracle. All of the documentation that Annual ...... $10.00 Up to $50.00 ...... $7.00 must be prepared in Rome has been completed and will very soon go before appointed medical experts at the Life (Individual/Family) . . . . $50.00 Over $50.00 ...... $10.00 Congregation. (no shipping charge added) So we are definitely making significant progress toward the goal for which we have so long labored and sacrificed. Now I need your help! Merchandise: (Pictures soon to be available on website) I need you to pray. In fact, our Postulator in Rome put it this way: “Tell the people to pray, pray, pray!” The Apostle of the Chippewas (Soft Cover) - ...... $10.00 Having our alleged miracle recognized by the experts and Congregation in Rome will likely be our greatest Diary of Bishop Baraga (Soft Cover) - ...... $20.00 hurdle. Therefore, I am urging you, like I have never urged you before, to please pray and offer whatever sac- Baraga Dictionary of the Ojibway Language (Soft Cover) ...... $24.95 rifices you can for the success of our efforts in Rome, particularly with regard to the alleged miracle. Life and Labors of Rt. Rev. Baraga by Fr. Verwyst (Soft Cover) - ...... $22.00 Secondly, quite honestly we need your financial help. At this stage in the process, our promotion of the T-Shirts 100% Cotton (M, L, XL, XXL) ...... $12.50 Cause becomes very costly. We have to pay additional fees to our canon lawyer in Rome, to the Congregation, Coffee Mugs ...... $6.00 for the services of the experts and consultors, and for the preparation, printing and binding of all of the doc- Marble Based Paperweight (Engravable) ...... $10.00 umentation associated with our Cause. David Raber Icon 11x16 print ...... $7.00 Whatever financial help by means of donations that you can offer would be most greatly appreciated. We David Raber Icon 8x10 print ...... $5.00 have come way too far in the progress of our Cause to relax our financial support at this critical stage. David Raber Notecards of Icon (Pack of 4 w/env.’s) ...... $6.00 May God bless you, your families, and your loved ones! I will keep you posted on any further progress Classical Bishop Baraga Prints, Diff. Sizes ...... Consult that we are able to make in our wonderful Cause for the beatification and canonization of Bishop Baraga. Misc. Baraga Notecards, including 1984 USPS Postcard ...... $1.50 Sincerely yours in Christ, Baraga County Beautiful & Blessed License Plate ...... $6.50 +Alexander K. Sample Christmas Ornaments ...... $10.00 Most Rev. Alexander K Sample Bishop of Marquette In interests of space, we have eliminated the order form. Please write, call or e-mail with your order. 14 -The Baraga Bulletin — Winter 2012 Winter 2012 — The Baraga Bulletin - 3 (Lives continued from page 16) We, too, step outside our cut” was difficult for the bikers, but even more diffi- A Message From Our Executive Director comfort zone and our daily routine during this trek to cult for our faithful sag-wagon drivers who were set aside a sacred time to be with God and one anoth- forced to turn around several times on narrow woods Dear Friends in Christ: er and to reflect upon our own life in the light of roads while pulling long trailers! However, with There has been so much happening around here since our last bulletin. First, we had a change in Baraga’s life and writings. God’s help and a considerable display of patience by Assistant Directors. Ms. Elizabeth Delene no longer works for the Diocese of Marquette in the Archives and Because of the lack of established roads, most the pilgrims, we eventually got back on the paved Bishop Baraga Association. While the Archives position is unfilled at this point, I am very happy to announce travel in Baraga’s time went along the shores of the road at the bottom of an enormous hill we wouldn’t that we have hired someone for the Bishop Baraga Association. Mr. Stephen Camilli has come on board and Great Lakes. The current route of the Baraga March, have had to climb up otherwise! from all the initial indications, I think that he’s going to do a good . It will be difficult to fill Elizabeth’s from Manistique to Marquette, is not actually a route One of the highlights for me as a priest on the pil- shoes and I know that she had done much over the past few years. But I am confident that Steve will take us Baraga would ever have traveled. In his time that grimage has been the opportunity to celebrate Mass in in a new and exciting direction. We have to be ready, especially now since our case is in Rome at the Vatican route would have been almost entirely impenetrable or near the Baraga Chapel near Indian Lake, in our and presently under study and examination. swamp and forest. Thus, the pilgrimage route is sym- campground on the second day of the pilgrimage, and Also in the meantime, we have been preparing for two Bishop Baraga Days events that will be held in bolic rather than literally historic, and it goes from the then at Baraga’s tomb in the crypt of St. Peter’s Florida in February, and here in Marquette in September. The Florida Bishop Baraga Days will be held on first place Bishop Baraga celebrated Mass in what is Cathedral. As a missionary, Bishop Baraga often had Saturday, February 25, 2012. The Marquette Bishop Baraga Days is set for September 22-23, 2012 to be cel- now the Diocese of Marquette to his final resting to celebrate Mass in provisional circumstances. A big ebrated at St. Peter’s Cathedral. place in St. Peter’s Cathedral. part of his planning would have involved guarantee- While we were at Bishop Baraga Days in the Gaylord diocese, several people came up to me and said that In 1832, Baraga was already somewhat estab- ing he had proper supplies to be able to celebrate the they were not receiving the Bulletin. However, at that time, there was not way to check on the database to lished in the north- Eucharist and the find out who was on it and who was not and what the addresses were. It is my hope that we can get our western Lower other sacraments as he database up to date soon and thereby insure that everyone who is supposed to receive a Bulletin will. If you Peninsula of traveled around. The happen to talk to friends who are not receiving a Bulletin and should, please notify our office. Michigan, and he vestments, the sacred It is always a pleasure to communicate with you about what is happening with our saintly Bishop Baraga. began to travel farther vessels, and sufficient We are attempting to celebrate the Holy Mass at least on a monthly basis in his crypt at the Cathedral abroad. He came by hosts, wine, and can- (December’s Mass was cancelled due to the funeral services for our retired Bishop, The Most Reverend Mark F. canoe across Lake dles were challenging Schmitt). Please know that you are in our prayers. God’s blessings on you and by the way…Srecˇno novo leto! Michigan and up the to carry, and also diffi- Indian River to the site cult to replace on the of his first UP mission frontier. His passion on the shores of to celebrate the Mass Rev. Benedetto J. J. Paris, Director, BBA Indian Lake. despite these difficul- Presumably this ties inspires me in my Greetings From Our New Editor… would have been a own daily celebrations Dear Friends of Bishop Baraga, common crossroads in rather more com- With joy and humility, I greet you all as the new Associate Director of the Bishop Baraga for the tribes in the fortable surroundings. Association. I started work here on December 1st and have been busy from the moment I region, with easy A pilgrimage is a set my foot in the door! I have truly enjoyed learning more about Baraga’s life, catching up access both to the shore of Lake Michigan and Indian holy journey. I was inspired to begin this pilgrimage on correspondence, getting to know some of you, and putting this newsletter together. Lake itself. There was already a small chapel erected, in large part by an experience I had in Poland in I am originally from Marquette, but lived in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Maine, and the following year a larger church was built. The 2001. Just out of college, I went to Poland on a Connecticut, and thirteen years in Buenos Aires, Argentina before moving back to the current chapel on the site commemorates this mission Militia Immaculata pilgrimage that followed the foot- area in January 2011. I have always maintained ties to the area, and have often stopped and was built in the early 1980’s by local volunteers. steps of their founder, St. . One of by Baraga’s tomb to pray for guidance in my significant life decisions. It is an honor to Not long before the encounter with the friendly our stops was Czestochowa (also known as “Jasna work in his association to spread news about his life and to help in his cause for sainthood. policeman in 2010, the Baraga Marchers had to rely Gora,” or “Luminous Mount”) where a famous icon of I am married to Mavi, have a three-month old child, Francesco, and have previously worked as an actu- a little on Divine Providence as well! I had scoped the Blessed Mother is kept. During our visit, all day ary, as a math teacher, helping to found a network of food banks in Argentina, and as a literary agent, trans- out a “short-cut” from Little Lake to KI Sawyer on my long, parish pilgrimages were pouring into the shrine lator and editor. I don’t have Baraga’s linguistic abilities, but I do share his great love for foreign languages way to the beginning of the pilgrimage in order to with banners flying. Men, women, and children of all and the written word, and speak fluent Spanish and a little bit of Portuguese and Italian. avoid the overpass construction that was occurring ages came on foot from all over Poland to visit the Please feel free to contact me with any suggestions or ideas that you have for the Association and newslet- between KI Sawyer and Gwinn that summer, but I’d shrine and ask for Mary’s intercession. I was moved ter. I look forward to serving you and helping our ranks to grow. One idea that we have is to make person- only traveled the route from North to South, the oppo- to tears by the beautiful sight of lines and lines of pil- al presentations at parishes about the Bishop Baraga Association and to include information about the site of the pilgrimage route. When we came to a key grims singing with joy as they arrived. Reflecting on Association in parish bulletins. If any of you would like to help with this endeavor, please let me know. turning point in the road, I led our group down the how to introduce such a beautiful sacramental expe- I ask for your prayers and Bishop Baraga’s prayers as I begin this journey. Let’s walk together. wrong path. The ensuing extra 7 or so miles of “short- rience into the Diocese of Marquette, I was struck by Stephen Camilli 4 -The Baraga Bulletin — Winter 2012 Winter 2012 — The Baraga Bulletin - 13 life gains the eternal possession of its first Source. The to the laws of the villagers, had brought the two bar- Association News other, foolish and shortsighted, loses himself in the rels of brandy. The Ottawa chief had therefore Creator’s works without well understanding them; and ordered one of the barrels to be hurled into the lake PRAYER REQUESTS Gonza, $50; Marija Hocevar, $50; Melena Jarc, Willoughby Hills, OH; while refusing to give God the unceasing homage of and the other broken up … and poured on the ground $100, Mr. & Mrs. Rudi Knez, Marija Korosec, $10; Eva Luksic, Mary Lunder, Cleveland, OH; Lojze his heart, casts himself into that eternal darkness as a sign of contempt…. Cleveland, OH; Prayers for my fami- $50; Lojska Saje, $100; Theresa Mohar; Dr. & Mrs. Tomislav Zargaj, which surrounds the spirit that does not, during life, The chief purpose of this journey was achieved by ly and good health, $50, Anna & Sarjas, $50; Toncka Smodis, $20; Salem, MA; Dorothy Parker love and serve Christ, the true light of the world…. finding in the holiness and learning of Father Baraga Martin Hozjan, Lemont, IL; Our Marinka Sumer, $40; Glavac Olga, $50 Frank Zalar & Branila Santha; D. prayers to Bishop Baraga on behalf $20; Jennie Antloga & Family, $20, Androjna; Milka Odiar; John & Ivana Apostolic zeal is not content to do good only to that spiritual joy felt most keenly by one who rarely for the welfare of our family and for for BBA, family health and favors Turk, Richmond Heights, OH; Terzija those nearby, but extends its solicitude as far as its had the opportunity to see the face of another priest. our many sick friends, $100, Ivan & received; Gluvac, Lemont, IL; Tony & Darinka strength can reach. The Reverend Father Baraga often Among the diverse trials of a missionary in a remote Zenda Zalzrajsek, Kirtland, OH; Rous, Huntley, IL; Urusula Stepec, traveled through the northern country, the most bitter is the Prayers for the good health of my GROUP DONATIONS Euclid, OH; Mr. & Mrs. Skarbez, part of Michigan which was deprivation of sacramental family, $70, Tony & Julia Kaluza, The Baraga Toronto Group, $2,200; Euclid, OH; Viktor Lairisa; Marto Jal inhabited by the Ottawas, confession. God grant that St. Mary’s Church, $82, Cleveland, Lemont, IL; Prayers for my cousin’s Jozsa, Lemont, IL; Ron Steffel, and in a few years of labor his isolation may perfect in wife, Betsy Anderson, diagnosed with OH; Chicago Bishop Baraga Petsokey, MI; Frances Cestnik, Association Group, $5,520; St. Paul had gathered a flock of sever- him the holy fear of God so throat cancer, starts chemo soon. Burlington, Ontario; Sandra Brunelle; al thousand Christians, nearly that the sincere desire to con- Also Aunt Gladys Cruz for good the Apostle Altar Society, $100; Ave Anthony Rebol all baptized by himself. fess may take the place of the health and the Pecharich family. For Maria Magazine and Editor Fr. Susnik $40 Francka Zabjek, King City, ON; sacrament! the health of the Vucko family, Joe & collected $1,028 as follows: $60: J. Valentin Koncan, Etobicoke, ON Simone Vucko Berkopec; $50: I. Hauptman, Fr. $30 Katarina Rendulich Mazzuchelli continues in a The priest of the Ottawas Hren, J. Jeretina, S. Mramor, M. $25 Marija Kozelj, Mayfield, OH; later entry: [Father Baraga] was planning IN MEMORY Muhic, R. Staric, R. Vucko; $40: I. Rosalia T. Likozar, Cleveland, OH; If one who desires to at that time to leave his flour- In memory of My Parents, Urban J. Berlec, S. Vidmar; $35: J. Dolinar, Z. Margaret Jean Pryately, Cloud, teach others the doctrine of ishing mission to the zeal of and Elizabeth C. Antor, $5,071, Likozar; $30: M. Erdani, A. Vegel; MN; Mary Calo, Kingsford, MI; Christ must first practice it another in order to carry the Charles J. and June M. Momber, $25: Dr. V. Mersol; $20: S. Dolenc, Norbert Ozimek, Parma, OH; Martha himself, it will not surprise light of the Gospel to the vast Grand Rapids, MI; In loving memory M. Grdadolnki, S. Grm, N. Kovacic, Springer, Gulf Shores, AL; Betty of Jozef Stropnik, $100, Milena L. Lazar, V. Lipovec, F. Markun, M. the reader to know that the tribe of the Chippewa who Stropnik, Wolloughby Hills, OH; In Ravnik, L. Rozman, A. Urankar, V. Lewis; Therese Gross Missionary, although some- occupied the upper portion of $20 memory of “My Buddy – a Black Veider; $10: M. Celestina, D. Josephine Jurkovic, Euclid, OH; what wearied by his late jour- the Territory… To Lab”, $10, Robert D. Wright, Cooks, Chemas, A. Debevc, T. Gerkman, A. Frances Cizel, Cleveland,OH; Tillie neys on land and water, give a beautiful vineyard of MI; In loving memory of Anton Gombac, C. Grajciar, J. Horvat, M. Speliar, Cleveland, OH; Mary decided when he returned to the Lord to the care of anoth- Gorshe, my husband (9-25-2011 – Klemenc, P. Knaus, M. Stariha, M. Celestina, Richmond Heights, OH; the island to visit his spiritual er worker in order to under- second anniversary), $100, Helen Strancar, M. Virant, S. Vlasic, M. Vida Jakomin, Cleveland, OH; Maria director. Taking advantage of take the hard toil of planting a Breszach, Lemont, IL; Frank Gorshe, Euclid, OH; In the loving Vodisek, V. Zupancic; $8: J. Novak; the departure of ten Catholic second vineyard was his holy memory of my dear parents, Martincic, Lemont, IL; Mary Kuric, $5: A. Mlakar, R. Stele. Indians leaving for Arbre and salutary vocation. In this & Jennie Puhek and my dear grand- Lemont, IL; Milena Dovic, Euclid, parents, Stefan & Katrina Puhek and SUPPORT FROM INDIVIDUALS OH; Joe & Agnes Tourc; Ignac & Croche in a bark canoe, he he had the approval of his Johanna Vidmar, $50, Dolores $10,000 Anonymous Ivanka Rebrica, Lemont, IL; Angela crossed the strait of Mackinac companion [Father Puhek; In Memory of Bishop Gregorij $500 Marija Kovacic, Euclid, OH; Horvat, Toronto, Ontario; John with them one evening. They Mazzuchelli]. For many years Rozman (1883-1959), Bishop of Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, Rome, Delisi, Lake Villa, IL; Mary Robek, passed the first night in a the Reverend Father [Baraga] Ljubljana, $300, Slavka Levstik and ; Rev. Raymond Moncher (for Superior, WI; Isok Hanzlik, Western dense forest under a little tent made cheerful by a has been at the western end of Lake Superior, called Family, Toronto, ON; In Loving Baraga House), Marenisco, MI Springs, IL; Marija Cugelj, Cleveland, crackling fire nearby, which the group kept supplied La Pointe; here, far from the vanities of the world he Memory of my Dad, Vinko Levstik, $200 Marija Rigler, Chicago, IL; Ann OH; Angela Horvat; Betty Lewis & with fuel. Who could forget the sweet hymns sung in lives happily among his converted Chippewa, speak- $100, Louis Levstik, Woodbridge, Nowak, Munster, IN; Thomas Brenda Celski their own language by the devout rowers as they ing their language. Living with these people in evan- Ontario Lancour $10 Mary Podder, Chicago, IL; Elsie crossed the lake?... gelical poverty he has a precious pledge of future IN THANKSGIVING $100 Buol, $100, Reich, Petoskey, MI; Ann Kiraly, Following the winding curves of the lake shore, on glory with the Apostles. Marie Lavrisha, $50; (St. Gregory the Lemont, IL; Julka Zalar; Rosemary Stephenson, MI; Yvonne Bafile, Iron the evening of the second day they landed at the safe Mountain, MI; Catherine & Donne Great Slovenian Church) Bus Group, Litwin, Chicago, IL; John & Loretta harbor of New Arbre Croche. Attention was at once Excerpted from Mazzuchelli, The Memoirs of Father Urh, Waukegan, IL; & Joan Morois, Menominee, MI; Mary $2,600; Catholic Women’s League, attracted to several Indians who were throwing a bar- Mazzuchelli, O.P. Chicago: Priory Press 1967, pp. Sobocha, Darien, IL; Sophie Kosem, Lacijan, Tinley Park, IL $200; Matilda Bratuz $50; Marija rel into the water; others were breaking up a second 57-61, 75-76. Bukvic, $50, Francis Cestnik, $100; Cleveland, OH; Miski-Amelia $5 Stella Raboin, Stephenson, MI; barrel in the village street. On being asked the rea- This book is available for purchase from the Olga Culig, $50; Veronika Curic, Maslac, Gates Mills, OH; Mr. & Mrs. Ann Menart, Duluth, MI; Mary Ellen $50; Elizabeth Geric, $40; Vera Rudi Knez, Cleveland, OH; Joseph & Nourse, Boise, ID; Teresa Cristan, son for their action, they replied that a trader, contrary Sinsinawa Dominicans at www.sinsinawa.org 12 -The Baraga Bulletin — Winter 2012 Winter 2012 — The Baraga Bulletin - 5 Baraga’s Spiritual Directors and Directees Association News During his time studying law in Vienna, Baraga’s spiritual director was a future saint, Fr. Clement Hofbauer of the Redemptorist Order. During Baraga’s time at Arbre Croche, Fr. Mazzuchelli (now Venerable), Oshkosh, WI; Vera Pedranzan; Middleton, WI; Fr. Peter Muhich, for annual subscribers, you will be a fellow missionary to the Native Americans in the Midwest, sought Baraga out for spiritual direction, and BARAGA DAYS Duluth, MI; John & Shirley Bennett, able to see the expiration of your Petoskey, MI membership in order to know when Baraga also requested Mazzuchelli’s spiritual guidance in his decisions. Here we see how important it is to We were overwhelmed by the gen- you need to renew by. For practical erosity of those attending Baraga Looking For… seek out and offer good and holy guidance. Below you will find some excerpts from Father Samuel purposes, I have used the same days. A total of $17,330 was donat- Please contact the Association if you Mazzuchelli’s journals regarding his and Baraga’s relationship. month for all members according to ed during this event. Some of the know the whereabouts of any of the their final issue. Expiration of donors were included in the above following members. Their last bul- The short cool summer of these regions was over, the sacred ministry.… The next day he reached Arbre 3/2012, means that your final issue acknowledgements. However, due letins and/or letters were returned to and the Missionary [Fr. Mazzuchelli writing about Croche after a trying journey, partly on foot, partly on will be Winter 2012, Expiration of to some information lost in the transi- us. Thank you very much. himself in third person] had gone back to his little an unbroken horse that, to prove his independence 6/2012, means that your final issue tion, we were unsure about whether St. Ann’s Lodge, Rev. Cyril Furley, house that had been newly built near the church at and superiority, threw him before night. will be Spring 2012, Expiration of or not to acknowledge some donors Carl Tenuta, Mr. & Mrs. Edward 9/2012 means that your final issue Mackinac, when for several days he interrupted his Few persons can realize the emotion of two priests publicly. If your donation was not Rogel, John Skrbec SR, Rev. will be Summer 2012, and an expira- usual services to the flock who, after months of soli- acknowleged, and you would like it Gospodin Franc Hocevar, Jack tion of 12/2012 means that your final in order to revive his own tude, have the consolation included in the next bulletin, please Petrich & Family, Frank Zupan, Steve issue will be Fall 2012. Consider devotion by a visit to the of meeting. Their first advise. Vucko, James Marrin, Bridget Dowling, Andrew Patz, Gregory becoming a life member! Reverend F. Baraga. This concern is, naturally, the NEW LIFETIME MEMBERS Furmanski, Edward Chukayne, John A note from the Editor: If your dona- admirable and learned sacrament of penance and Bruno & Ann Marie Ghiotto, Gaastra, Frizzle, Mary Jo Milkavcic, tion was left out, or I made a mistake, priest exercised his holy their mutual spiritual MI; Dr. & Mrs. Frank Rugani, Pinculic, Nat Museuum – Catholic and you would like it included in the ministry among the progress…. Houghton, MI; Suzanne Pelton, Art & History, Georgiana Groleao, next bulletin or corrected, please let Risingsun, OH; Fay Buhl, Harbor Ottawa Indians at one of The mission at Arbre Darcella Anderia, Mary Sanderson, me know. I also request that you let Springs, MI; Tom and Marion their villages named Arbre Croche had several sta- John & Maryellen Geiger, Major & me know if you did not yet receive Hornacek, East Tawas, MI; Terry & Croche on an inlet of Lake tions with small churches; Mrs. Mark Jersin your thank you letter for any dona- Lillian Twomey, Cloquet, MN; Michigan… the largest was in the vil- tions you may have made. My Shirley and John Bennett, Petoskey, Expiration of Memberships A priest had visited the lage where the Reverend apologies for any mistakes and/or MI; Dennis and Jeanne Breunig, As a new feature of your mailing label Ottawas in 1829; at that Father Baraga was estab- omissions ahead of time. time many of them lished… embraced the religion In this happy place of Florida to Host once professed by their primitive fervor, everyone forefathers. In 1831, rose at the sound of the Michigan Knights of Columbus & Bishop Baraga Day when the Reverend Ave Maria and in a few The annual Michigan Knights of Columbus and Bishop Baraga Day will be held this year on Saturday, Frederic Baraga was minutes was ready to go February 25, 2012 in Holiday, Florida. The day will start with Mass at 11:00 A.M. at St. Vincent De Paul appointed to spread the to the church. There Church, 4843 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday, FL , followed by a luncheon and program. truths of the Gospel every day they said their The guest speakers for our luncheon program will give us an update on the status of the Beatification of among them, the faith morning prayers, and then Bishop Baraga as well as Father Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus. All are wel- revived and with it the with the greatest devotion come. 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How much the vain scholars of our day could At the end of January, 1832, the wondrous power learn from these people, “the poor in spirit.” A We Remember of nature had at one stroke frozen the waters which Christian savage is far wiser than that man who, after Former Baraga “Man of the Year”, Father Bernard Horzen, OSB, entered eternal life this separate the island from the place where once the spending his days enriching his mind with divine and past December at 84 years of age. Father Horzen was passionate about Baraga’s cause for good Jesuits had been the benefactors of the Ottawas. human learning, then forgets his Creator. The former sainthood and his educational and priestly vocation. He taught three generations of stu- The solid magnificent bridge over the water prepared studies and loves ardently with all the strength of his dents as an award-winning science and math teacher near Rockford, IL. He often talked a dry road for the Missionary, who, accompanied by soul the uncreated Wisdom which communicates of how he “prayed and plugged away.” Let us remember him in our prayers and thank several Indians, was traveling toward his brother in itself to his spirit by faith, and by a pure and humble him for his efforts on behalf of our beloved cause. 6 -The Baraga Bulletin — Winter 2012 Winter 2012 — The Baraga Bulletin - 11 Bishop Baraga Honored in Southwestern Wisconsin ATrip to Baraga’s Homeland The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, located in Last July, Father Larry Van Damme of St. Michael Parish in Marquette traveled to Slovenia for the annual La Crosse, Wisconsin, was founded by Cardinal Fraternity of Priests International Conference. A member of the 11-member U.P. Fraternity of Priests from the Raymond Burke to be a place of spiritual pilgrimage time he was ordained in 1993, Father Van Damme was invited to give one of the conference talks, in honor for people from all over the world who yearn for the of the fact that he hailed from Bishop Baraga's diocese. peace, love, and compassion that Our Lady of Fr. Van Damme recounts: "It was truly an honor to represent our group at the International Conference in Guadalupe promises, and to experience that depth of Bishop Baraga's beautiful homeland. The five-day conference was held at an Ursuline Sister Retreat Center a the love and mercy that Her Son has for each of us. few miles from the village of Kranj, where Frederic Baraga served as a Our Lady’s instruction to each pilgrim: “Do whatev- chaplain (associate pastor) from 1824-1828 in his first years of priesthood. er He tells you” guides each pilgrim’s steps. The conference talk I offered during a Eucharistic Holy Hour happened to The peak of a pilgrim’s journey is the Shrine be on the eve of the Feast of St. Martha (July 29th). Therefore, I used the Church. The goal of every human being’s journey is feast day Gospel passage of Luke 10:38-42, which embodies the verse to reach the prize that awaits each one, Jesus Christ The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe "Unum Est Necessarium" (One Thing is Necessary), as found on Bishop Himself. To help us along our journey we have the Baraga's crest. I drew from this passage as I talked about the impact of his Brett is a strong believer in the realist traditions of companionship and prayers of Our Lady, the Saints life and ministry in the U.S.A. It was humbling to thank the priests of the old masters, influenced by artists such as and those who have gone before us, and our Slovenia for sending us their saintly Servant of God. The 42 priests in Bouguereau, DaVinci, and Caravaggio. In order to guardian angels. attendance from seven different countries seemed quite interested in paint Casey, Mazzuchelli, and Baraga, he studied a The Shrine Church has two levels. The main Baraga's life and ministry. Many of them will to come to the Diocese of series of extensive drawings, portraits, along with the level of the Church contains shrines and first-class Marquette this summer as the U.P. Fraternity of Priests hosts the life of each saint and then in his painting tried to por- relics of Blesseds and Saints who would be meaning- International Conference at Marygrove Retreat Center. On July 25th the tray the man, the deeds, the time period, and the ful to those who come to the Shrine in need. In the conference participants will visit Baraga's Crypt as they celebrate Mass place as accurately possible. As a result, Brett’s lower Narthex, there are two Venerables and one with Bishop Alexander Sample at St. Peter Cathedral." paintings can tell you a lot about the person por- Servant-of-God who are honored. All three of these Father Van Damme's fellow members of the U.P. Fraternity of trayed. holy men have ties to Wisconsin; two of them par- Priests are Monsignor Michael Steber and Fathers Norman Clisch, Ray With regard to Bishop Baraga, the point of inter- ticularly are known for their total self-giving to min- Fr. Van Damme next to a statue of Hoefgen, Christopher Gardiner, Darryl Pepin, Ray Zeugner, Tim Ekaitis, est for this article, Brett painted Baraga’s portrait in istering to the spiritual needs of the people, particu- Frederic Baraga in Baraga Square, Dan Moll, Ben Hasse and Ryan Ford. such a way that one can actually meet and get to larly of the Native American, of what was then the next to St. Martin Church in Kranj. The door of the Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Ljubljana, where Fr. Baraga was know him. Much of what follows was shared with Northwest Territory. ordained in 1923. Bishop Baraga is shown with Tomaz Hren And Blessed Anton me by Brett himself, explaining the details in the por- The portraits draw attention to what these three Slomsek (all from Slovenia) with the looking upon them from above. trait. He mentioned that of the three subjects por- men have contributed to the history and the faith of trayed, Baraga was the one whose story fascinated this area of the . Artist Robert ‘Bret’ him the most. Edenton was commissioned by Cardinal Burke to Travel: One fact that is remarkable about Bishop paint portraits of Venerable , Venerable Baraga is just how much he traveled throughout his Samuel Mazzuchelli, and Servant-of-God Bishop life: not only the major journey from his home in Frederic Baraga. Slovenia to America, but also the vast triangular ter- ritory of over 80,000 square miles including areas of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Canada throughout which he traveled for 37 years. Many of these trips were made on foot and under the harshest and most dangerous of conditions - snow, ice, even by canoe. Though the area was so vast, Bishop Baraga was willing to make whatever trip he had to make to reach all of the people he could, particular- ly his beloved Native Americans. He would journey Fr. Larry Van Damme standing in to them, with them, and for them whenever he Baraga Square by St. Martin Church could. in Kranj, Slovenia, where Fr. Frederic Globe: The globe hints at just how far his influ- Baraga served as “chaplain” (associ- The Shrine Courtyard ence reached - from Eastern Europe all the way to the ate pastor) from 1824-1828. 10 -The Baraga Bulletin — Winter 2012 Winter 2012 — The Baraga Bulletin - 7 Fr. Jacker’s letter on behalf of Bishop Baraga books are in the foreground of the painting. Books, background: Many of the books in the near the end of his life. background are actual titles that existed at that time, Joseph Gregorich writes: “Seeing how concerned Baraga was about his debts, Jacker ‘thought of causing him and perhaps, based on his personal interests and a pleasant surprise.’ He decided to write the wealthier of the bishops and ask each to contribute $50 toward location, Baraga himself may have liked to have read the payment [of debts]. He wrote first to Purcell and then to Spalding:” Snowshoes: His treks in snowy Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Canada, would have “Only today we received here the glad news of unpaid at this death; they bother him day and night… been impossible without them. your Grace’s safe return from Europe. Your venerable those cares will accompany him to the grave and has- Dove: The dove, traditionally a symbol of peace, friend, our good Bishop, was very happy to hear it. ten him to it. Then we shall preach panegyrics, fill was included to mark the relationship between He would personally express [to] you his feelings at columns with his praise, and perhaps, erect him a Bishop Baraga and the Native Americans - a rela- this occasion and inform you, at least, in a few words, monument: but the sting will remain in our con- tionship that was often criticized. of the state of his health, as he did once or twice last sciences that we allowed the poor sufferer during the Bishop’s Coat of Arms: Above him is his Coat- winter. But his weakness is now so great, that it tasks past year, or years, of his life to remain under the pres- of-Arms. Bishop Baraga’s motto was “One thing is him severely even to dictate a short letter, and the sure of a mental anxiety, which could have been necessary,” which gave focus to his service of God’s keeping up of his accustomed correspondence is part- relieved with a trifling sacrifice. As for my person, I people as a bishop. ly left to my discretion. This is my apology for would like to wash my hands. Hence these begging Garments: Bishop Baraga’s garments were based addressing your Grace on a subject of a somewhat letters! If only six of the Most Reverend or Right off of both what he was known to wear personally, delicate nature. Besides, your humble servant is a Reverend Prelates of these United States would con- as well as what would have been worn by a man of blunt and open-hearted Suabian [originally from tribute $50 each (which they could perhaps collect his position at that time and place. region of Swabia, a region and medieval county in from their clergy in one day), what a service would Hands: His hands were positioned to suggest a Southwestern Germany chiefly in area comprising they do their venerable Brother in his last severe trial! peaceful pose, but not entirely idle - to hint at a calm modern Baden-Wurttemberg & Western Bavaria], a …In fact, if there were not a few among us mis- demeanor, yet ready to open his arms at any time. circumstance which, I hope, will also help to excuse sionaries, who support students with their own scanty Pilgrims to the Shrine are invited to stop a few the liberty, I am now taking. savings, there would at least at this hour be no hope minutes before this shrine in honor of Bishop Baraga, My request is nothing less, than that your Grace of obtaining the much needed assistance of new to experience his holiness and zeal, and to be would come to the poor Bishop’s succor in his finan- priests, speaking the different languages, whose inspired to ask for his intercession and to beg the cial distress. He is, I may say, penniless, for the con- knowledge is required in almost every mission of this Bishop Baraga portrait by Robert “Brett” Edenton grace of God to live the same kind of faith-filled life. tributions he receives from the European societies, diocese. Poor Bishop Baraga has not the means to and the scanty revenues of the Cathedral are always support students. He had already to refuse some rural Midwest. Bishop Frederic Baraga, pray for us! quickly consumed by the wants of a poor diocese, applicants; even those, we have now, are in danger Map: The map behind Bishop Baraga in the Contributor: Sister M. Ancilla, FSGM, MA, is a member especially the Indian missions. The poor sick Prelate of being lost for the diocese, unless something is done painting is true to that time period and showcases the of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George and received last fall and winter several invitations from for them on the part of the Bishop. But he cannot. He areas that he called home and frequently journeyed holds a Masters in Moral Theology from the Graduate his brethren in the Episcopacy, to spend with them has not even the strength now to complain, or the through. School of Theology at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary the remainder of his life, together with undoubtedly courage to beg. What would all these troubles be for Books, foreground: His goal was to make God in Wynnewood, PA. She assists in the work of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, www.guadalupeshrine.org. very sincere expressions of high regard and sympathy. a young energetic Bishop? But for a man, who is not known and loved by all men. Thus, Bishop Baraga But those invitations he would not accept, I believe, able to bring a spoon to his mouth, they are a heave learned to speak the languages of the Indians, and If you would be interested in visiting the Shrine, please principally, because he did not consider himself free [sic] burden. then compiled their own dictionary, Catechism, call 608.782.5440, or email srmancilla@guadalu- to give up the administration of the diocese, as long Forgive me, Most Reverend Archbiship, for thus Scriptures, and devotional books. Several of these peshrine.org. as he could attend to it at least from his room; and giving free scope to my feelings. I did not intend to those manifestations of kind feelings on the part of his say half as much, and am afraid to offend Your Grace, Grand Rapids to Have New friends – consoling as they were to his heart – did not if I say one word more. So let me conclude by sub- take a particle off the load of cares, that are weighing scribing myself, with the most sincere and profound Portrait Sculpture of Bishop Baraga on his enfeebled mind. veneration. A seven foot sculpture of Bishop Baraga has been commissioned by the Community Legends Sculpture The poor Bishop, having nothing of his own, is Fr. Jacker Project, a private foundation established by Ambassador Peter & Joan Secchia and family. This foundation now my boarder, and I certainly have enough to pro- commissions sculptures of individuals who made a major impact on the life and culture of Grand Rapids, vide for his bodily wants, which are very small indeed; Fr. Jacker to Bishop Spalding, Marquette, October 20, MI. Bishop Baraga was one of the first individuals to be selected, and his sculpture will be unveiled in but not enough to pay for his debts, although they are 1867. Cathedral Square in July of this year. For more information on the exact date, please contact the Cathedral not large either. And he is so afraid of leaving them (Spalding answered immediately with a check for $50.) of Saint Andrew at 616-456-1454. 8 -The Baraga Bulletin — Winter 2012 Winter 2012 — The Baraga Bulletin - 9 Baraga Days 2011 in Gaylord Some captions and images of this wonderful event. Thank you to all who helped make it a time of fellowship, celebration and prayer. We look forward to having you back in 2012. Bring a friend!

To kick off Baraga Days 2011, Bishop blessed Children from Bishop Baraga School in Cheboygan delighted a painting by Jane Cardinal of Bishop Frederic Baraga at Cross the audience with a lively concert after Vespers at Cross in the in the Woods in Indian River. Mrs. Cardinal painted the image Woods. Theresa Gowell directs the choir. on a confessional door salvaged from Holy Childhood School in Harbor Springs. Pictured here: Bishop Bernard Hebda, Bishop James Garland, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Marquette, Mrs. Jane Cardinal and Rev. Ben Paris, Executive Director of the Bishop Baraga Association. Participants then processed to the church for Vespers. A beautiful Slovenian mass was held at Holy Childhood in Harbor Springs.

During the concluding dinner, Bishop Alexander Sample of the Diocese of Marquette shared the progress regarding the Cause for Sainthood for Bishop Baraga. He held up a petition asking Cardinal Angelo Amato, of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, to proceed with consideration of the request The “Singing Slovenes” from Duluth, Minnesota entertain each Bishop James Garland admires a gift of a handmade cross given to have Bishop Baraga declared Venerable and to judge the mir- Archbishop Alojzij Uran from Slovenia gives the homily at the year during Baraga Days. “The Singing Slovenes” promote fel- to him by St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission Church Committee. acle submitted Slovenian Mass on Saturday, at Holy Childhood in Harbor lowship through music and cultural education, sharing the The wood is from the sill beams that Bishop Baraga blessed in for the beatifica- Springs. This mass was followed by a dinner for 450, includ- Slovenian heritage and preserving it for current and future gen- 1860. St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission church is located on the tion of Bishop ing guests from Slovenia, Canada, Wisconsin, , erations. waterfront in Petoskey. Frederic Baraga. Minnesota, Ohio and Michigan.

Ann Hendrick and Pat Hoffman welcomed pilgrims to St. Francis Solanus in Petoskey, one of nine sites with special connections to Bishop Frederic Baraga in the Diocese of Gaylord who welcomed visitors during the Pilgrims attending Baraga Days were invited to sign a Native American drummers called participants to worship Banner Created for Baraga Days. One of the younger members of the weekend of Baraga Days. petition to further the cause of Bishop Baraga. into the church for Vespers at Cross in the Woods. “Singing Slovenes”. Photos courtesy of Tom Buchkoe and Diocese of Gaylord