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$2.00 20 PAGES MAY 8, 2015 VOL. 44 NO. 7 IINSIDENSIDE Bishop Noa Home opens new rehabilitation wing How to become skilled servants of the Lord In his column, Joy of the BY VICTORIA LAFAVE Gospel, Bishop John Doerfler On Monday, April 20, The continues his Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba of- “Mystery Tour ficially opened its new rehabilita- of Faith” by tion department to patients. An considering the practices that open house of the new wing is build virtue and the moral life. scheduled for Wednesday, May 13 PAGE 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. “We are so excited about the new rehabilitation wing opening,” Bishop Noa Home Administrator Elsie Stafford said. “It has been in the Learn which Lake Linden na- planning works for over four years.” tive has served the Church The Bishop Noa Home’s new through consecrated life for rehabilitation department boasts 75 years. Find out who has 3,000 square feet connected to the COFFEE TIME – (Left to right) Becky Granquist, dietary aide at the Bishop Noa Home, been a priest for 50 years current facility, and has a life skills serves Sister Rosalie Hughes, SPC, a cup of java in the coffee shop at the home’s new and continues in active min- area that will help residents with rehabilitation wing. Standing next to Sister Rosalie is Denise Johnson, dietary manager istry as a pastor. See which transitions to home. In addition, the for the home. Fruits, yogurt and juices are among the treats available to residents, em- former bishop of the diocese new rehabilitation department has ployees and guests at the home in Escanaba. (Victoria LaFave photo) is celebrating his silver an- private rooms with private showers yogurt and more. therapy services,” Stafford said. “It’s a great space where miracles of niversary and more. in each bathroom. According to Stafford, the new The Bishop Noa Home is oper- healing and recovery happen.” PAGES 10-14 Walking in, guests will immedi- rehabilitation wing is intended for ated by the Sisters of St. Paul de Sister Rosalie went on to de- Religious sisters have ately feel welcomed as the entrance short-term rehabilitation stays. The Chartres. One of the sisters, who is scribe the home’s mission: “At the has a coffee shop that is intended Bishop Noa Home contracts with the home’s spiritual director and di- Bishop Noa Home, we work very annual gathering for residents, families, employees U.P. Rehab Services out of Mar- rector of mission advancement, Sister hard with compassion to give people and guests. It has a beautiful sitting quette for services. “The department Rosalie Hughes, SPC (affectionately a new lease on life, and to maximize area and will offer flavored coffees, does a wonderful job of providing known as Sister Rosalie), said simply their potential. We see Christ in each cookies, bottled juices, fresh fruits, physical, occupational and speech of the new rehabilitation department, SEE HOME ON PAGE 9 Germaine Doerfler, Bishop Doerfler’s mother, dies April 19

Religious sisters from across BY PATRICIA KASTEN very generous and also very active. (Henry the diocese visit with Bishop COURTESY OF THE COMPASS Doerfler died in 1998. The couple had been John Doerfler during their married 37 years.) annual gathering. Germaine K. Doerfler, 82, mother of As a church minister, she felt strongly PAGE 2 Bishop John Doerfler of Marquette, Mich., about the Vatican II impact on parishes. “If OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS died on Sunday, April 19, in Appleton, Wis. you read those documents, they’re beauti- The former Germaine Mancl had been ful,” she said, adding that, sometimes, the Bishop John Doerfler an- active in church ministry, serving for 24 people who interpreted the documents nounces the following clergy years as director of liturgy at St. Mary “were off.” changes: Parish in Appleton; in 1991, she also be- She compared church life to family liv- Effective April 28, 2015: came director of music. She was an accom- ing: “If you have a family of two or three, Father Frank Lenzis ap- plished musician and played the organ at you have certain rules. If you have a family pointed temporary administra- her parish, as well as at St. Pius X Parish in of 12, like my sister did, you have to have tor of St. Ignatius Loyola more order. If you have a church of 100- Parish, St. Ignace, St. Anne her earlier years. Parish, Mackinac Island and Her son, Tom, noted in a 2013 interview 200 people, you don’t need all those laws. Immaculate Conception Parish, that his mother was at the parish for “many, But if you have a church that’s worldwide, Moran while Father Pawel many, many hours — especially on Christ- you need rules to hold us together.” Mecwelis on leave and until a mas and Easter.” Before her marriage, Germaine had new pastor is appointed. Germaine agreed. “A six-hour day entered religious life to be a Carmelite, SEE APPOINTMENTS ON PROUD MOTHER – Germaine Doerfler smiles doesn’t happen in parish ministry,” she said. but health issues forced her to leave the PAGE 15 as her son, Bishop John Doerfler, leans over to em- “If I didn’t have support of the family, I carmel in Pewaukee, Wis. She became brace her following his ordination and installation couldn’t have done it. They were very gen- a member of the Secular Order of the NEXT ISSUE DATE: as bishop of the Diocese of Marquette on Feb. 11, erous. If they had complained, I wouldn’t Discalced Carmelites, as well as The MAY 29, 2015 2014. (File photo) have been able to do it. My husband was SEE DOERFLER ON PAGE 18 PAGE 2 • THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015 Sister Mary Ann Laurin, Diocesan Confirmation celebrated Congratulations on your 50th Jubilee!

SEALED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT - Bishop John Doerfler celebrated the Diocesan Con- firmation Mass on April 19 at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette. (Above) The newly confirmed The Sisters of St. Paul de Chartres stand with Bishop Doerfler following the Mass. (Below) Bishop Doerfler annoints the fore- District USA are incredibly heads of some of the confirmands with the sacred Chrism Oil. (Brian Malone photos) blessed to serve God’s flock with you.

Sisters gather with Bishop Doerfler

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JOY OF THE How we can become skilled servants of the Lord GOSPEL pleted our overview of the Beati- virtues, the skills to live a high-qual- that he had been living for some time. behaviors become rooted in us, and Bishop John tudes and the Gifts of the Holy ity moral life? There are two ways. Second, we can acquire the it is almost “second nature” to keep Doerfler Spirit. In this and the next several First, God can give us the virtues or moral virtues by practice and God’s doing those bad actions. For exam- columns on our mystery tour of infuse them by his grace. This is how help. Just as my brother developed ple, the more someone gossips, the y brother is a carpenter, faith, we will be reflecting on woodworking skills by practic- easier it is to keep gossiping and the Mand his specialty is finish- developing the virtues or learn- “…the more we practice being ing this work again and again, harder it is to stop. The way we over- ing work. He can truly make beau- ing to become skilled servants of good, the more the moral virtues the more we practice being come these vices in our lives is by tiful things out of wood. I cannot the Lord. We have been reflect- develop and become strong” good, the more the moral virtues the help of God’s grace and by prac- do what he can do. If I tried, I ing on how we can become bet- -Bishop John Doerfler develop and become strong. If ticing the virtue that is opposite of would find it difficult, and it would ter friends of Jesus through we keep doing good actions, the vice. For example, by God’s not turn out very well. Over the living the Christian moral life. What we receive the virtues of faith, hope those behaviors become rooted in us, grace and by consistently saying years, my brother has developed we freely and deliberately choose to and charity. Faith, for example, is a and it is almost “second nature” to good things about other people, we the skills to work with wood. These do can strengthen or weaken our re- gift. We cannot believe unless God keep doing those good actions. For can overcome the vice of gossip. skills enable him to turn out quality lations with one another and with the gives us the gift of faith. In addition, example, the more someone tells the So let us set our sights on be- projects consistently and easily. Lord. The virtues are like skills, God also gives us or infuses the truth, even when it is difficult to do coming skilled servants of the Lord. Since I do not have the skills, my which help us to deepen relation- moral virtues. This is especially evi- so, the easier it becomes to keep With the help of God’s grace, let us attempts would lack the quality and ships and to live the moral life well dent when a person has a dramatic telling the truth. practice and develop the virtues that ease of production. and more easily. conversion and suddenly and easily A vice is the opposite of a virtue. we may live the moral life well and In my last column, we com- So how do we develop the is able to leave behind a life of sin If we keep doing bad actions, those deepen our friendship with Jesus.

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CATHOLIC The Marriage at Cana is happening today BY GRACE bration of marriage and family – My Son, they have no wine. The water and wine of grace. vaging. And once again, water if something doesn’t happen. And yet, the celebration goes And the reality of outside forces. can turn into wine. The celebra- Denise Bossert What does it mean to run out on – as it should, because mar- This could be our finest hour. tion will continue. of wine today? We see it in riage and family are worth cele- This could be the beginning of a And the Church will lead the t is the Marriage at Cana all the proliferation of world-wide ministry to way, because she has received the Iover again. It really is. pornography, the com- the family. It began at the mandate: do whatever He tells you. Everyone is celebrating. The monplace use of artifi- Wedding of Cana. Our Let the Church be the crowds are excited and hopeful. cial contraception, the Lord’s public ministry. Church. And behind the scenes, the apos- growing number of ba- The miraculous interven- Pray for the apostles. tles are dealing with a crisis. bies conceived through tion. The pairing of the And expect a miracle. The Blessed Mother sees both: in vitro fertilization – a Sacred Heart and the Im- Denise Bossert is a convert the celebration and the building process that claims the maculate Heart. and a syndicated columnist. Her crisis. And she intervenes. lives of five to ten em- In my darker mo- book, “Gifts of the Visitation: Right now, we are gearing up bryos with every cycle of IVF. brating. No need to throw our ments, I see only the approach- Nine Spiritual Encounters with for a celebration. In September, The wine runs out as we see hands into the air and give up. ing crisis. People building hasty Mary and Elizabeth,” is avail- the Church will come together to our young people sexualized at Our Lady has proven that she marriages. Efforts to redefine able at bookstores and online. celebrate the gift of the Sacrament earlier and earlier ages, as young cares about marriage, and she marriage. Decisions to discard The book’s foreword is written by of Marriage and the beauty of the women are objectified, as the un- even cares about the celebrations marriages like they were last Teresa Tomeo and Elizabeth domestic church (the family). And born are sacrificed on the altar of that surround it. year’s fashion statement. Scalia, well-known Catholic it should be a time of celebration. our agendas, our pre-conceived She intercedes, and her Son The domestic church is in trou- blogger and author of “Strange A time of hope. A time of grati- plans, our ideas about the future. acts. ble and the answers won’t be easy. Gods,” who wrote of the book, tude and praise for the gifts we The wine runs out when cou- We are living in the moment The answers may even require “This is a little gem of a book have in marriage and family. ples stop working at marriage, stop between celebration and disaster. something miraculous. that both women and men will re- The event is bookended by dating each other, stop putting faith The bishops see how fragile the But we have been here before. turn to again and again… It is, in the Synod on the Family, where and family at the top of the list. family is in modern culture. They It’s time to rise up. Some two words, ‘a treasure.’” Learn the apostles gather together. A The wine runs out when men have heard Our Lady speak. things are worth protecting, more by visiting Bossert’s web- crisis threatens marriage, and and women stop advocating for They have been given the direc- defining, defending, and sal- site at www.denisebossert.com. the Blessed Mother steps into marriage and new life, when tive to do whatever He says. their midst. “My Son, they have those advocating for marriage It is an odd place to be, stand- no wine.” She seems to be say- are advocating a completely dif- ing here, seeing it all. The cele- Two Catholic high schools are ing it again. ferent reality than the Church has bration coming in September, so The fundamental building ever held. like the Wedding at Cana. U.P. basketball favorites block of our society is crum- The wine runs out when soci- The Synod on the Family, so FROM OUR SUNDAY VISITOR FROM THE U.P. CATHOLIC bling, and the whole thing is ety tells the Church what a Sacra- like the moment when Our Lady May 1-15, 1965: May 1-15, 1990: about to collapse. It will all come ment should be, which lives to speaks and our Lord acts. • Both Bishop Baraga and Holy • A Rally for Life in Washing- to a screeching halt – this cele- protect, when a marriage is over. Celebration and crisis. Name high schools were ton, D.C. drew 700,000 favorites for U.P. basket- 50 & 25 supporters. ball championships. YEARS AGO • Pope John Paul II • Father Vincent Sav- called for a session ageau, Ewen pastor with BY LARRY CHABOT where Eastern Euro- Find marriage resources at 55 years as a priest, died at age 78. pean bishops could speak freely. • Growing trend: Over 90 percent • Third graders at Marquette’s St. of U.S. Catholic schools now have Michael Parish reenacted the Last www.dioceseofmarquette.org/YearForMarriage lay school boards. Supper, with Patrick Havel as Jesus.

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Annual LifeWalk helps Care Clinic support families Mattson Lower Harbor Park in life skills while developing an at- Marquette will be the scene of titude that values life. Care Clinic’s annual LifeWalk. All services offered at Care The event is set for May 16, begin- Clinic’s two locations are free. ning at 9 a.m. The two-mile walk Services include pregnancy tests, takes just an hour and raises much- limited ultrasound (Marquette lo- needed funds to provide assistance cation only), information about GIVING - Collapsed buildings in the town center in Patan, Kathmandu, Nepal after a 7.8 magnitude for women, men and families in abortion procedures and alterna- earthquake struck Nepal and India on April 25, 2015. (Photo courtesy of Caritas Australia) unexpected pregnancies. tives to abortion, confidential men- To register for the walk and toring and emotional support for Diocese joins in Nepal relief efforts create a fundraising page, or to women and men facing unex- sponsor someone already walking, pected pregnancies. Additionally, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) will be the thousands in need of shel- relief efforts in Nepal, a figure that is visit http://bit.ly/1EqClz2. clothing and supplies for mothers is launching a major relief effort in ter. Many buildings were destroyed expected to rise as the needs become A balloon release will be held and babies, parenting education, response to the devastating earth- or damaged in the 7.8 magnitude clearer. The official death toll is now at the start of the LifeWalk again post-abortion support and a peri- quake that struck Nepal on Saturday, quake, and continuing aftershocks over 5,000 – with thousands more in- this year. Biodegradable balloons natal bereavement program are of- April 24. A CRS team is on the are causing widespread fear of sleep- jured -- but few outlying villages have may be purchased for $10 in honor fered. ground in Kathmandu, the capital ing inside of even intact buildings. been reached and widespread de- or memory of a friend or loved If Care Clinic clients require city and one of the most affected “Rainfall last night made life dif- struction, especially in hillside settle- one. The names of those being assistance beyond its scope of areas. Caritas Nepal, a CRS local ficult for those remaining outside,” ments, is feared. honored will be read prior to the services, it networks with other partner, began distributing food and said CRS India staffer Kushal Neogy Donations may be made di- start of the walk. All donations community agencies to meet the shelter almost immediately after the on April 27, who was in Nepal dur- rectly to CRS online at www.do- will be used to support Care clients’ specific needs. earthquake. ing the earthquake. “Thankfully the nate.crs.org/Nepal, by mailing Clinic’s programs and services. Care Clinic’s locations are at In support of these efforts, rain stopped around 11 p.m. and checks to CRS, P.O. Box 17090, The mission of Care Clinic is 1213 North Third Street in Mar- parishes and missions of the Diocese people were able to sleep peacefully Baltimore, MD 21297-0303 to empower women and men to quette and 330 Fortress at Sawyer. of Marquette will take up a special through the night as there were no (write “Nepal Earthquake” on the make healthy choices for them- Information for LifeWalk collection on one weekend in May to major tremors. memo line), or by phone at (877) selves and their children by coun- 2015 is available at most churches help the people of Nepal. Catholic Relief Services has made HelpCRS to make a credit card seling them with truthful in the Marquette County area, or The initial targets of CRS aid an initial commitment of $825,000 to donation. information about their unex- by contacting Care Clinic at (906) pected pregnancy. Care Clinic of- 228-CARE or by searching “Life- fers physical, emotional, spiritual Walk 2015” on Facebook. To and educational support that learn more about Care Clinic, visit equips clients with parenting and www.careclinicmqt.org.

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The group has killed 1,000 peo- Then recite the Apostle's Creed: Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme ple across Nigeria in the first three I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of says he is being driven by a God- months of 2015, according to Human Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only While meditating on the Mysteries, recite: given mandate to lead others in pray- Rights Watch, which reports that Son Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy One Our Father (large beads), 10 Hail Marys ing the rosary until the extremist more than 6,000 have died in Boko Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under (small beads) and 1 Glory Be (before the next group disappears. Haram-led violence since 2009. Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was large bead) to make a complete decade of the rosary. “Towards the end of last year I Just last month, the group buried. After each decade, the Fátima Prayer may also be was in my chapel before the Blessed pledged its allegiance to ISIS – also He descended into Hell; the third day He rose said: Sacrament… praying the rosary, and known as the Islamic State – which again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the launched a bloody campaign in Iraq and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father then suddenly the Lord appeared,” fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially Bishop Dashe told CNA April 18. and Syria last summer. almighty; from there He will come to judge the liv- ing and the dead. those who are in most need of Thy mercy. In the vision, the prelate said, Meanwhile, Bishop Dashe has Concluding Prayers I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Jesus didn’t say anything at first, but just completed a “consolation tour” Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness After the completion of five mysteries (five decades), extended a sword toward him, and he to communities in his diocese, pro- of sins, the resurrection of the body and life ever- or 15 or 20, the following is customarily said: moting forgiveness and continued in turn reached out for it. lasting. Amen. Hail Holy Queen (or Salve Regina may be sung) faith. He believes he was asked by “As soon as I received the sword, Then say one Our Father, three Hail Marys (for the Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our it turned into a rosary,” the bishop Jesus to spread devotion to the rosary virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity) and then one sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor said, adding that Jesus then told him in order to aid them as they do so. Glory Be: banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up three times: “Boko Haram is gone.” “Maybe that’s why he did it,” Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy our sighs mourning and weeping in this valley of “I didn’t need any prophet to give said the bishop, referring to Jesus in Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done, on tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine me the explanation,” he said. “It was his vision. earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile clear that with the rosary, we would Bishop Dashe said he has a bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we for- show us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O be able to expel Boko Haram.” strong devotion to Christ’s mother, give those who trespass against us. And lead us clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. The bishop said he didn’t want to and that “I never joke with ‘Mamma not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. (Verse) Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. tell anyone, but “felt that the Holy Mary.’ I know she is here with us.” Amen. (Response) That we may be made worthy of the Spirit was pushing him to do so.” And he is not the only Nigerian Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; promises of Christ. He started with the priests of his bishop putting the future of the coun- Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is Rosary Prayer diocese, and then told participants in try in the hands of Mary. The na- the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother (Verse) Let us pray, the April 17-19 #WeAreN2015 con- tion’s bishops’ conference has of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour (Response) O God, whose only begotten Son, by His gress in Madrid, Spain. The event is consecrated the country to her twice of our death. Amen. life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal salvation. Grant, we beseech sponsored by the Spanish Catholic in recent years. Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the sister groups hazteoir.org and Citi- Bishop Dashe believes that one Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we zenGo to gather ideas on how to pre- day his diocese will completely re- and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. The Rosary Proper may both imitate what they contain and obtain serve the Christian presence in nations cover and grow thanks to her inter- what they promise, through Christ our Lord. Amen. where they are most persecuted. cession. The traditional Rosary is divided into three parts, each having five mysteries: Glorious, Joyful and Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. Bishop Dashe leads the Diocese “These terrorists… think that by Sorrowful. In his apostolic letter The Rosary of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us. of Maiduguri, in northeastern Nige- burning our churches, burning our For the intentions of the Holy Father. Virgin Mary, Pope John Paul II proposed a new ria’s Borno State. In 2009, there were structures, they will destroy Chris- set of mysteries, which he called the Luminous, Catholics who say the rosary in a group, or, indi- tanity. Never,” Bishop Dashe told around 125,000 Catholics under his and which concern the period of the public life of vidually before the Blessed Sacrament, may gain several hundred people from the dais guidance. After a surge in violence Our Lord. 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CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015 • PAGE 7 SACRED HEART Affordable counseling by Catholic Social RELIGIOUS GOODS YOUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH IS EVEN MORE Services deemed caring, welcoming, a lifesaver IMPORTANT THAN YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH. STOP BY TODAY! BY CAROL HOLLENBECK (906) 228-4462 After a lifetime of dealing with 419 W. Washington • Marquette anxiety and depression, a Marquette (Located across from the Ramada Inn) woman found help through Catholic Social Services (CSS). “Anyone with an inkling that they have a problem Now, she is on Medicare and supple- Social Services to others,” Mar- should get it checked out,” she says mental insurance, which pay for guerite said. “It was really a life saver today. everything. for me. It taught me I have a prob- Marguerite S., who has asked Marguerite said her anxiety at- lem, and that it’s been a lifelong that her last name not be published to tacks manifest with the same symp- problem that had never been treated. protect her privacy, used the mental toms as a heart attack. “I’ve been I’ve learned personal coping skills health counseling services offered by hospitalized 11 times and spent thou- and to believe in myself again. CSS, one of several services the or- sands of dollars in medical bills,” she “Everybody I’ve ever had deal- Including Massage Therapy ganization offers. said. “Counseling has helped me to ings with there, from the receptionist “Getting counseling shouldn’t be recognize that those heart attacks to the counselors, have been so nice any more embarrassing than going to weren’t really heart attacks. They and caring and welcoming. Even a doctor with a medical problem like were anxiety or panic attacks. I still when I felt like I was jumping out of strep throat,” she said. Marguerite have them, but not as often, maybe my skin, I never felt unwelcome. adds that her family and friends are only two to four a year. I was having Going to get help is demoralizing for aware that she has been in counsel- them weekly or monthly.” anyone. But everyone there has been ing, but she hasn’t received any neg- She said CSS taught her what to fantastic to me. I’m so pleased, I ative reaction from them. “That do and encouraged her to go to her can’t even put it into words,” she wasn’t the case years ago,” she said. doctor and tell him that she was see- said. “Then, you didn’t tell anyone else. I ing a counselor. “CSS helped me rec- CSS serves people of all faiths think there may still be some of that ognize signs of anxiety, how to think and beliefs with three offices in the with some people.” about it and get past it,” Marguerite U.P.: Marquette, Escanaba and Iron Marguerite said she reached a said. “I’m not cured, but I’m able to Mountain. Counseling services in- point in her life that she knew she manage my condition. It’s not so clude individual therapy for those ex- needed some help. “It was early scary anymore. I’m not afraid to go periencing stress, anxiety and spring in 2011,” she recalls. “I was 61 out. I was before, because I was depression for any age group; mar- and about to lose a job I had held for afraid of having another attack.” riage counseling, family counseling, 19 years because the business was Marguerite has been able to han- pregnancy counseling, post-abortion closing. Health issues had forced me dle the last few anxiety attacks by counseling, grief counseling, prob- to go from full-time to part-time em- herself through prescription medi- lem gambling counseling and sub- ployment, so I’d lost my health insur- cine, breathing and relaxation, “tak- stance abuse counseling. Programs ance. I had a lot of medical problems, ing it easy when I need to.” offered include adoption/foster care and the bills meant I also had financial “The greatest blessing was learn- services, adoption home studies, problems. And then my dog died.” ing to handle stress,” she said. “I adolescent substance abuse services While she was suffering severe found out that losing my job was ac- and a shoplifter’s group counseling. anxiety and depression, Marguerite tually a blessing, because it was very There is no charge for pregnancy said she was not suicidal. “I was stressful. I learned some coping counseling. CSS participates with looking for someplace where I could mechanisms, like being open about most insurances and does not refuse get counseling, but my income was my condition. My family and friends services to anyone because of an in- too high to use any of the low-in- all know about it. And I medicate for ability to pay. come programs, and I couldn’t afford it when I need to.” Editor’s note: CSS has three lo- private pay,” she said. “Then I called Marguerite doesn’t know what cations in the U.P. For more informa- Catholic Social Services.” counseling services she will need in tion, contact the office nearest to you Marguerite went to the CSS of- the future. “This time of year is tra- or visit www.cssup.org. fice in Marquette for her first inter- ditionally a hard time of year for Marquette view, an assessment of her needs. me,” she said. But there are some 347 Rock Street “The counselor thought I was suici- positive things on the horizon for her. Marquette, MI 49855 dal, because I was in pretty bad While she’s not employed yet, she is Phone: (906) 227.9119 shape,” she said. “But I didn’t think I enrolled in Experience Works, a na- Fax: (906) 228.2469 was so bad.” tional nonprofit organization provid- At first, she attended counseling ing training, community service and Iron Mountain as much as three times a week, but employment opportunities for older 427 S. Stephenson, Suite 215 that dropped to once a week, then a workers. “I’m rebuilding my skills,” Iron Mountain, MI 49801 couple of times a month. Last fall, she said. “It’s not that long since I Phone: (906) 774.3323 Marguerite had a hip replacement worked.” Fax: (906) 774.2556 that left her temporarily unable to Getting a new job will not only drive. “I felt myself slipping, so my help Marguerite financially, but will Escanaba sessions increased,” she said. also get her out of isolation. “I’m 1100 Ludington, Suite 401 She was put on a sliding fee looking forward to being with people Escanaba, MI 49829 scale, based on her income, which again,” she said. Phone: (906) 786.7212 she was able to pay on her own. “I really recommend Catholic Fax: (906) 786.0676 PAGE 8 • THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015 Safe • Healthy • Effective • Moral Natural Family Planning Sympto-Thermal Method MAKING Pondering the implications Please register at www.ccli.org SENSE OUT OF ESCANABA (St. Anne’s Parish Center) BIOETHICS of three-parent embryos Thursday, May 14, June 11 & July 9, 2015 at 7 PM Father Tad Taught by Mark & Virginia Hallfrisch (906) 789-0348 Pacholczyk, Ph.D techniques. Researchers have found harmful psychological stressors that To locate other teaching couples or to order a Home Study an overall doubling in the risk of birth arise when they are subjected to un- Course, please visit www.ccli.org or call 800-745-8252. n ethical Rubicon was defects for children born by these certainties about their own origins. As Acrossed when the first in technologies when compared with one fertility specialist bluntly com- vitro fertilization (IVF)-conceived rates for children conceived in the mented, “As a nation, we need to get baby came into the world in 1978. normal fashion. a conscience about what we are doing With human reproduction no longer For retinoblastoma, a childhood here. Yes, it’s nice when an infertile limited to the embrace of a man and eye cancer, a six-fold elevated risk has couple is able to build a family, but a woman, people felt empowered to been reported. Assisted reproduction what about the children? Shouldn’t take their own sperm and eggs, or techniques are also associated with their needs be in the mix from the very beginning too? I think it is those of others, and create their “We risk trivializing our human pro- ridiculous that a donor-conceived much desired children bit-by- creative faculties and diminishing our child would need to ‘research’ to cellular-bit. As they mixed and offspring by sanctioning these kinds of find out their genetic origins. matched these cells, they soon ‘eggs-as-Lego-pieces’ or ‘embryos-as- Give me a break. What if you had were drawn into other twists and Lego-pieces’ approaches.” turns of the advancing technol- to do that? Is it fair?” ogy, including screening the - Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. Beyond these immediate genes of their test-tube offspring and heightened risks for a number of rare concerns about the well-being and SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS eugenically weeding out any unde- and serious genetic disorders, includ- health of our progeny, we face further sired embryonic children by freezing ing Beckwith-Wiedmann syndrome, serious concerns about our human AND LIFEGUARDS: them in liquid nitrogen or simply dis- Angelman’s syndrome, and various future in the face of these burgeoning MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE! carding them as laboratory refuse. developmental disorders like atrial technologies. As procreation be- Recent developments have exac- septal and ventricular septal defects comes reduced to just another com- Counselors and Lifeguards needed for Camp erbated this situation by offering ad- of the heart, cleft lip with or without mercial transaction, and our children Independence, a one-week recreational summer ditional options and choices for cleft palate, esophageal atresia and become projects to be assembled camp for adults with physical disabilities. generating children, recasting human anorectal atresia. piecemeal in the pursuit of parental Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, embryos as modular constructs to be Considering the various harsh desires, we invariably set the stage to enthusiastic, responsible, and enjoy working with assembled through cloning or through and unnatural steps involved in mov- cross another significant ethical line. the creation of three-parent embryos. ing human reproduction from the That bright ethical line involves adults. Dates of camp are August 21-29, 2015. While cloning involves swapping out marital embrace into the petri dish, it the creation of humans that have her- Salary, room and board, and a very personally itable genetic modifications (changes For information contact: the nucleus of a woman’s egg with a should perhaps come as little surprise rewarding experience! replacement nucleus to create an em- that elevated rates of birth defects that are passed on to future genera- Bay Cliff Health Camp at (906) 345-9314 or bryo, three-parent embryos are made have been observed, even when cer- tions). When the first three-parent [email protected], or visit us at by swapping out additional cellular tain genetic defects may have been baby is born, which will likely take www.baycliff.org or www.facebook.com/baycliff parts known as mitochondria through previously screened out. place in the next year or two, we will the recombination of eggs from two As children born by assisted re- have stepped right into the middle of different women. Even more baroque productive techniques become that hubris-filled brave new world of approaches to making three parent adults, they are starting to be tracked manipulating the genetic traits of fu- embryos rely on destroying one em- and studied for various psychiatric is- ture children. We will have transi- bryo (instead of an egg) and cannibal- sues as well. A growing number of tioned to a paradigm where izing its parts so as to build another young adults are vocalizing their biomedical experimentation on fu- embryo by nuclear transfer. strong personal concerns about the ture generations is seen as acceptable We risk trivializing our human way they were brought into the world and justifiable. Now is the time to procreative faculties and diminishing through techniques like anonymous ponder carefully the implications of our offspring by sanctioning these sperm donations, because they find our rushed reproductive choices, and kinds of “eggs-as-Lego-pieces” or themselves feeling psychologically to stand firm against the preventable “embryos-as-Lego-pieces” ap- adrift and deprived of any connection injustices that inexorably flow from proaches. Ultimately there is a steep to their biological father. assisted reproductive technologies. price to be paid for the ever-expand- It should be obvious how any ap- Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. ing project of upending our own be- proach that weakens or casts into earned his doctorate in neuroscience ginnings and rupturing the origins of question the integral connection be- from Yale and did post-doctoral work our children. tween parents and their offspring will at Harvard. He is a priest of the dio- Part of that price includes the sig- raise grave ethical concerns. Whether cese of Fall River, Mass. and serves as nificant health problems that have it be three-parent embryos, anony- the director of education at The Na- come to light in children born from mous sperm donations, or surrogacy, tional Catholic Bioethics Center in IVF and other assisted reproduction we need to protect children from the Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org

CAMP NURSES: Camp nurses needed for summer therapy camp for children with disabilities. Camp dates: June 14 – August 9. Michigan license for RN or LPN required along with a love for children. Competitive salary, room and board and a wonderfully rewarding experience! For information contact: Bay Cliff Health Camp at (906) 345-9314 or [email protected], or visit us at www.baycliff.org or www.facebook.com/baycliff THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015 • PAGE 9 complex and pavilion. According to Par-Tee was a huge success and on the best care possible. Care in- and dignity is apparent in the fam- HOME FROM P1 Stafford, the new Gary Abrahamson raised approximately $50,999 to cludes daily religious services and ily-like atmosphere that prevails person,” she said. “This is part of our Jr. Memory Care Center is sched- go toward the center’s construc- ongoing pastoral care. throughout the facility. mission of the Sisters of St. Paul de uled to start construction this tion. The event put us closer to our Residents can move through For more information on the Chartres.” spring. On April 9, the Bishop Noa goal of $800,000, which is the es- three levels of care should their expansion of the Bishop Noa The new rehabilitation depart- Home held a “Par-Tee” (golf- timated cost of the center.” needs change. The first of the three Home, call (906) 786-5810, or ment is Phase I of the Bishop Noa themed) fundraiser for the adult According to Sister Rosalie, it is levels is independent apartments; plan to attend the new rehabilita- Home’s expansion plan. Phase II in- memory care center. because of the loving care of the second is home for the aged, and tion department’s open house on cludes a new adult memory care According to Stafford, the Bishop Noa Home staff that resi- third, skilled nursing home care. May 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 2900 unit, chapel, activities center, garage fundraiser was successful. “The dents live in a community focused Respect for each person’s privacy 3rd Avenue So., Escanaba. PAGE 10 • THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015

75TH ANNIVERSARY SISTER ALICE WOLSKI, O.P. Address: Dominican Life Center, SISTER LIBERATA PELLERIN, 1277 E. Siena Heights Dr., Adrian, CSJ MI 49221 Address: Sisters of St. Joseph of Birthdate: Aug. Concordia, P.O. Box 675, Con- 26, 1922 cordia, KS 66901 Home parish: Birthdate: Dec. 17, 1918 Holy Name; De- Hometown: Lake Linden, troit, Mich. Mich. Hometown: De- Order: Sisters of St. Joseph of troit, Mich. Concordia, Kan. Order: Adrian Sister Alice Anniversary Dominican Sis- Wolski date: March 19, ters 1940; received Anniversary date: Aug. 7, 1940; into congrega- religious reception tion Present assignment: Retired, Present assign- June 2008 ment: Staff Ministries and places served in Sister Liberata the past: Teacher at Sacred Heart member, Manna Pellerin House of Prayer, in Munising, Mich.; Concordia, Kan. Rosarian Academy, West Palm Current activities: Provide Beach, Fla.; St. John, Ypsilanti, spiritual direction and lead Mich.; St. Dominic, Shaker workshops on journaling and Heights, Ohio; St. Vincent Ferrer, spirituality Cincinnati, Ohio; Hoban Domini- Ministries and places served can High School, Cleveland, in the past: 1941-1961: Pri- Ohio; Dominican High Schools, mary school teacher in Illinois, Detroit, Mich.; St. Peter, Harper Kansas and Michigan. From Woods, Mich.; and St. Jude, De- 1961, she served as school prin- troit, Mich. Also served as a tutor cipal and superior in Cawker for adults at Dominican Literacy City, Kan. 1961-1965: School Center in Detroit. principal and superior in Favorite saint: Saint Teresa of Cawker City, Kan. 1967-1970: Avila Shared supervision duties for Anniversary celebration plans: novices and postulants at the May 9, 2015 at Dominican Life Nazareth Motherhouse, Concor- Center dia. 1970-1975: Vice president of the Sisters of St. Joseph. 70TH ANNIVERSARY 1976-1978: In charge of postu- lants at the Motherhouse, Con- SISTER NADINE FOLEY, O.P. cordia. 1978-1981: Parish Address: Adrian Dominicans, ministry in Craig, Colo. 1981- 1269 East Siena Heights Drive, 1985: Studied to qualify as a Adrian, MI, 49221 Progoff Journal consultant, then Birthdate: Oct. 10, 1924 pastoral ministry in Manhattan, Home parish: St. Gregory; New- Kan. 1985-1986: Worked in li- berry, Mich. brary at Central Catholic High Order: Adrian Dominican School, Grand Island, Neb. Anniversary date: Feb. 2, 1945 1986-2005: Archivist for the Present assignment: Historian, Sisters of St. Joseph at the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse, Concordia. 2005- Current activities: Writing the today: Retreat leader and a spir- third volume of the Congregation itual director at Manna House history of Prayer, Concordia Ministries and places served in Favorite saint: Blessed Virgin the past: Taught at: St. Patrick, Favorite scripture passage: Miami, Fla.; St. Theresa, Detroit, “What return can I make to God Mich.; St. Mary, Adrian, Mich.; for all God’s goodness to me?” St. Ann and Rosarian Academy, Psalm 116:12 West Palm Beach, Fla.; Siena Anniversary celebration Heights College, Barry Univer- plans: Jubilee Mass and cele- sity, Drake University, Harvard bration at the Motherhouse in Divinity School, and Marist Col- Concordia on June 14, 2015, lege. Served in campus ministry with 10 other sisters also cele- at University of New Mexico and brating jubilees. University of Houston. She was CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015 • PAGE 11

the General Councillor for eight Order: Sisters of St. Joseph of SISTER HELEN LOUIS WILLIAMS, Grade School in Kingsford and Anniversary celebration plans: years and Prioress of the Congre- Carondolet CSJ director of religious education for A jubilee celebration was held on gation for six Anniversary date: March 19, Address: The Village at Nazareth, the Diocese of Marquette. May 2. years. Also has 1945 3 Nazareth Lane, #205, St. Louis, served as presi- Present assignment: Retired, MO 63129 60TH ANNIVERSARY SISTER MARY CAROL KOPECKY, dent, Leadership July 1, 1998 Birthdate: June OSF Conference of Ministries and 5, 1925 SISTER MARY SHARON JONES, Address: 6835 Calumet Ave., Women Reli- places served in Home parish: CSJ Manitowoc, Wis. 54220 gious, North the past: Princi- St. Joseph/St. Birthdate: April 25, 1933 Birthdate: Aug. American Rep- pal, teacher and Patrick, Hancock Hometown: St. Louis, Mo. 25, 1937 resentative to the Sister Nadine secretary for ele- Hometown: Order: Sisters of Home parish: International Foley mentary grade Hancock, Mich. St. Joseph of St. Mary; Bril- Union of Superiors General in schools; pastoral Order: Sisters of Sister Helen Carondolet lion, Wis. Rome, three-year term associate; and St. Joseph of Louis Williams Anniversary Hometown: Notable achievements: Pub- house of prayer Sister Michael Carondolet date: March 19, Reedsville, Wis. Josephine lished “Preaching and the Non- staff member. White Anniversary date: March 19, 1955 Order: Francis- Ordained” (editor); “Journey in Served in Dio- 1945 Present assign- can Sisters of Sister Mary Faith and Fidelity” (editor and cese of Marquette at: 1976-79: Present assignment: Retired, ment: Volunteer Christian Char- Carol Kopecky contributor); “Seeds Scattered St. Joseph Convent in Marquette Aug. 1, 2013 ministry Sister Mary ity, Manitowoc, Wis. and Grown” (author); “Pictorial as administrator senior commu- Ministries and places served in Ministries and Sharon Jones Anniversary date: Aug.15, 1955 Biography of Mother Mary Ger- nity; 1979-1981: Michigan Tech the past: Served as principal, places served in the past: Phar- Present assignment: Music ald Barry” (author) University, Houghton as campus teacher, diocesan director and as- macist; outreach program teacher at Holy Family Conserva- Favorite saint: St. Catherine of minister; 1981-83: Catholic sociate director of religious edu- worker/pt social service coun- tory; Liturgist and organist at St. Siena campus ministry at Northern cation; director of education; selor; pastoral minister; family Francis Convent, Manitowoc Anniversary celebration plans: Michigan University in Mar- director of personnel; pastoral as- care; residential care assistant; Ministries and places served in The Congregation celebration on quette sociate; diocesan archivist and CSJ Care home service; volun- the past: Music Specialist at St. May 9. Favorite saint: St. Joseph and researcher; and academic advi- teer service. Served the Diocese Francis de Sales Parish and St. Michael sor/teacher of seminarians. of Marquette as pharmacy direc- School, Manistique; St. John, SISTER MICHAEL JOSEPHINE Favorite scripture passage: Served in the Diocese of Mar- tor of St. Joseph Community Antigo, Wis.; St. Joseph, Green WHITE, CSJ “Be still and know that I am quette at: American Martyrs Hospital in Hancock from 1965- Bay, Wis.; San Roque, Santa Bar- Address: Nazareth Living Cen- God.” Psalm 46:10 Grade School in Kingsford; St. 72. bara, Calif.; Holy Family School, ter, 2 Nazareth Lane, St. Louis, Anniversary celebration plans: Paul Grade School in Negaunee; Favorite saint: The Holy Family Green Bay; St. Andrew School, MO 63129-7600 Celebration Mass and reception Sacred Heart Grade School in Favorite movie: My Fair Lady Manitowoc; and Manitowoc Birthdate: July 14, 1924 on March 15 at the Nazareth L’Anse; Bishop Baraga High Favorite scripture passage: Catholic System. Also was an as- Hometown: St. Louis, Mo. Living Center in St. Louis, Mo. School in Marquette; Mater Dei Luke, Chapters 1 and 2 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

Dear Sr. Ellen, Dear Sr. Ellen, Congratulations on 50 years of faithful Congratulations on your 50-year Jubilee! and loving service as a member of the We are profoundly grateful to you for over a decade of Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, faithful service here at St. Al's, handing on the gift of and THANK YOU for your 11 years Catholic faith to thousands of students! of generous service here at St. Anne's! May God continue to bless you in your vocation and ministry!

Ad Multos Annos!

St. Anne St. Albert the Great Parish, University Parish, Chassell Houghton PAGE 12 • THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015

sistant professor for 13 years at campus. N.Y. to work in the Social Com- Silver Lake College in Mani- Current activities: In the midst munications Department. Congratulations towoc. of preparation for General Chap- Anniversary celebration plans: Favorite saint: (Uncanonized) ter 2016. Serves on Board of Di- Ceremony at the Mission Center Deacon Bob My parents, Father Solanus rectors for sustaining pastoral in Ossining, N.Y. on June 28. Casey, Mother Teresa; and St. An- excellence, an ecumenical en- LaCosse thony and St. Anne deavor in Michigan with offices FATHER NORMAN CLISCH Favorite scripture passage: “Be in DeWitt. Also on the board of Address: 527 W. Maple St., Iron on your Still and Know that I am God.” directors for Las Casas: Domini- River, MI 49935 25th Jubilee Psalm 46:10 cans in ministry with Native Birthdate: May 22, 1939 Anniversary celebration plans: Americans. Home parish: of Ordination! June 28, community celebration Ministries and places served in St. Ann, Baraga and on Aug. 30, Diocese of Green the past: 15 years of teaching in Anniversary Thank you for Bay Celebration. Catholic Schools in Michigan date: June 5, so many great and Illinois. Also served three 1965 SISTER MARY WILMA TROTTIER, years in diocesan offices of reli- Present assign- years of selfless OSF gious education. She also spent ment: Retired, Birthdate: July 21, 1936 six years in congregation leader- July 1, 2011 Christian Service! Home parish: St. Agnes; Ash- ship as Prioress of the Mid-At- Ministries and Father Norman land, Wis. lantic Chapter. Also spent 27 places served in Clisch From Fr. Greg, Fr. Mike and your Order: Fran- years as director of worship in the past: Assistant Pastor: St. ciscan Sisters four different dioceses. in Oct. of Ann Parish, Menominee; Sts. St. Michael Parish Family! of Christian 2012 accompanied hundreds of Mary & Joseph, Iron Mountain; Charity Native Americans to Rome for St. Thomas the Apostle, Escan- Anniversary the canonization of St. Kateri aba. Pastor: St. Mary Parish, Mo- date: Aug. 15, Tekakwitha. She was privileged hawk; Sacred Heart Mission, Fr. Norman A Clisch 1955; first vows to carry a candle next to her Ahmeek; Holy Redeemer Mis- Present assign- Sister Mary relics in the canonization proces- sion, Eagle Harbor; Our Lady of Wilma Trottier ment: Retired; sion up the steps of St. Peter the Pines Mission, Copper Har- Aug. 2000 Basilica. bor; Resurrection Parish, Menom- Current activities: Sewing and Favorite saint: St. Catherine of inee and Nativity of the Blessed mending for the sisters, and help- Siena Virgin Mary Mission, Sobieski ing where and when needed Anniversary celebration plans: (co-pastor and then pastor); Ministries and places served in Congregation Celebration in Guardian Angels Parish, Crystal the past: Oconto Falls, Rice Adrian on June 27. Falls; St. Agnes Parish, Iron Lake, St. Agnes and St. Bernard, River; St. Cecilia Parish, Caspian. Green Bay and St. Mary, Wauke- Parochial Administrator: St. Rose sha 50TH ANNIVERSARY Parish, Channing. Also served as Favorite saint: (Uncanonized) Diocesan Director of Vocations, parents, grandma, my twin, rela- FATHER PETER LAURENCE Chaplain to Daughters of Isabella, tives, friends and many sisters CHABOT, MM Dean of the Menominee and Iron and teachers. Then there’s Birthdate: Aug. 9, 1932 River Deaneries, Episcopal Vicar Bishop Baraga, Matt Talbot, Home parish: Holy Family, On- for the Western Region, Member Catherine DeHueck, Dorothy tonagon of the Diocesan College of Con- Congratulations on 50 years Day, etc. and many who did Order: Mary- sultors and the Diocesan Priests’ of serving the Lord housecleaning and cooking; and knoll Fathers Personnel Board. St. Mary Ann Cobe and Brothers Favorite saint: St. John Vianney, and His people! Anniversary celebration plans: Anniversary the Curé of Ars Holy Family Convent (June), St. date: June 12, Favorite scripture passage: The Thank you for hearing Francis Convent (spring or sum- 1965 Scripture in the Divine Office mer), Diocese of Green Bay Present assign- Anniversary celebration plans: and answering God's call! (Aug.) ment: Retired, Father Peter Golden Jubilee Mass on May 24 Chabot at 3 p.m. CT at St. Agnes Church, From your brothers in the 2000 SISTER MARILYN A. WINTER, OP Current activities: He currently Iron River. Fraternity of Priests Address: 411 Mill Rd., 3C, lives in Maryknoll’s Cincinnati, Adrian, MI 49221 Ohio Development House. He SISTER ELLEN ENRIGHT, IBVM Diocese of Marquette Chapter Birthdate: Oct. 14, 1936 continues to work in mission ed- Address: St. Anne Catholic Msgr. Michael Steber Home parish: St. John the Bap- ucation and promotion. Church, P.O. Box 407, Chassell, tist, Garden Ministries and places served in MI 49916 Fr. Darryl Pepin Hometown: Gar- the past: Following ordination, Birthdate: June Fr. Larry Van Damme den, Mich. he was assigned to Bolivia, 3, 1943 Fr. Ben Hasse Order: Domini- where he served his entire over- Home parish: cans of Adrian seas mission career. In 1988, he Holy Spirit, Fr. Christopher Gardiner Anniversary was assigned to the U.S. for mis- Buffalo, N.Y. Fr. Ryan Ford date: Aug. 5, sion service in Maryknoll’s Hometown: Fr. Ray Zeugner 1955; entrance Cleveland development house. Buffalo, N.Y. into Novitiate Sister Marilyn From 1990-1992, he was school Order: Institute Sister Ellen Fr. Tim Ekaitis Present assign- A. Winter principal of St. Francis Xavier of the Blessed Enright Fr. Jeff Johnson ment: Director of Spiritual Life Mission in Los Angeles, Calif. In Virgin Mary Department at Adrian Dominican 1996, he returned to Maryknoll, CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015 • PAGE 13

Anniversary date: Sept.15, Favorite scripture passage: School Counselor in Tucson, 1965; Entrance day “Come after me and I will make Ariz. Present assignment: St. Albert you fishers of men.” Fr. Joe is Ministries and places served in the Great University Parish, known for his love of fishing. the past: Has taught in Green Houghton and St. Anne, Chassell To share one of his fish dinners is Bay and Rice Ministries and places served in a real treat. He gave up deer Lake, Wis. and the past: Taught at St. Francis hunting several years ago. Yuma, Ariz. High School, Wheaton, Ill.; Anniversary celebration plans: Has served as Loretto Catholic Central, Sault June 6-7 at the regular scheduled a school coun- Ste. Marie, Mich. and Sault area Masses with receptions to follow. selor in Yuma, religious education. Served in pa- Ariz. and toral ministry at Holy Name of SISTER MARY ANN LAURIN, SPC Rhinelander, Mary Parish in Sault Ste. Marie. Birthdate: Jan. 9, 1946 Wis. Also did Sister Ellen Along with service at Holy Spirit Home parish: St. Bruno, Nadeau vocation work Pachmayer Parish, Menominee, she served as Hometown: Carney, Mich. for her reli- the IBVM U.S. regional superior Order: Sisters of St. Paul de gious community for three for four years and a part of the Chartres years. IBVM regional council for eight Anniversary Favorite saint: St. Francis of years. She also helps direct re- date: Aug. 28, Assisi treats at Marygrove Retreat Cen- 1965, entrance Favorite scripture passage: ter. into the novi- “So, as you received Christ Favorite saint: Venerable Mary tiate Jesus the Lord, walk in him.” Ward (IBVM founder) Present as- Col. 2:6 Favorite scripture passage: signment: Anniversary celebration plans: Matthew, Chapters 5-7 Vicar General Sister Mary Religious community celebra- Anniversary celebration plans: (First Assis- Ann Laurin tion on July 19, 2015 Sept. 5, Loretto Wheaton with tant) of the Congregation of the classmate, Sister Claire Vand- Sisters of St. Paul de Chartres. 25TH ANNIVERSARY borg. Celebration also at parishes First elected in 2007, and re- in Houghton and Chassell. elected in 2013. FATHER JEFFREY KURTZ Ministries and places served in Birthdate: Feb. 16, 1958 FATHER JOSEPH O. GOUIN the past: Served as a teacher and Home parish: Precious Blood Address: 908 W. Sagola Ave., principal at St. Christopher Parish, Stephenson Kingsford, MI 49802 School, Marquette; Catholic Cen- Anniversary Birthdate: July 14, 1937 tral North, Menominee. Also was date: June 1, Hometown: Lived in Isabella principal at St. Michael School, 1990, St. Peter most of his young life. Graduated Marquette, principal and religion Cathedral, Mar- from Nahma coordinator at Father Marquette quette High School. School, Marquette. Taught cate- Present assign- Anniversary chism and “Bible school” at sev- ment: Pastor, date: June 5, eral parishes in the U.P. She Guardian An- 1965 by Bishop served as the first pastoral coordi- gels Parish, Father Jeffrey Kurtz Thomas L. Noa nator at St. Christopher Parish in Crystal Falls Present assign- Marquette. In addition, she has Ministries and places served in ment: Pastor, been a spiritual director and the past: Associate pastor: Our American Mar- Father Joseph helped with retreats at Marygrove Lady of Peace Parish, Ironwood; Gouin tyrs Parish in Retreat Center. St. Michael and St. Peter Cathe- Kingsford since Oct. 1990 Favorite saint: St. Therese of dral, Marquette. Ministries and places served in Lisieux Parochial administrator: St. the past: Associate pastor at St. Favorite scripture passage: George Parish, Bark River; St. Patrick and St. Joseph, Hancock; “You have not chosen me, but I Michael Parish, Perronville; Sa- American Martyrs, Kingsford; St. have chosen you.” (John 15:16) cred Heart Parish, Schaffer. Mary, Norway. He was pastor of Anniversary celebration plans: Pastor: Our Lady of Lourdes St. Mary, Hermansville with the St. Christopher Parish, Marquette Parish, Engadine; St. Stephen mission of St. Mary, Faithhorn; on Sept. 6, 2015 at 3 p.m. Mission, Naubinway; St. Timo- Holy Redeemer, Birch Creek; St. thy Mission, Curtis; St. Eliza- Mary, Sobieski. He also was co- SISTER ELLEN PACHMAYER OSF beth Ann Seton, Bark pastor of Resurrection parish in Address: 1996 W. San Xavier River/Perronville/Schaffer; Menominee, with his classmate Rd., Tucson, AZ 85746 Guardian Angels, Crystal Falls; Father Norman Clisch. Since re- Birthdate: May 20, 1945 St. Rose, Channing. turning to American Martyrs, he Home parish: Holy Trinity, Iron- Favorite saint: Blessed Her- has led the parish involvement in wood mannus Contractus (also known the Rio Bravo Mission in Mex- Hometown: Ironwood, Mich., as Blessed Herman the Cripple) ico, which helps feed poor fami- the daughter of Helen and Favorite scripture passage: lies every Thursday throughout Charles Pachmayer of Ironwood. “And the Word became flesh and the year. Order: Franciscan Sisters of made his dwelling among us, Favorite saint: He has a special Christian Charity and we saw his glory, the glory love for the Apostle Peter, whom Anniversary date: June 14, as of the Father’s only Son, full he chose as his Confirmation 1965; first vows of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) Name. Present assignment: Elementary CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 PAGE 14 • THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015

DEACON ROBERT LACOSSE White Pine; St. Ann Mission, tio divina, and painting ARCHBISHOP ALEXANDER (Detroit) Board of Trustees; Address: 605 Bishop Woods Ct., Bergland. Pastor: St. Francis Ministries and places served SAMPLE Trustee of the Catholic Near East Marquette, MI 49855 Xavier Parish, Brimley; Blessed in the past: Ministry of Prayer Address: 2838 E. Burnside St., Welfare Association (CNEWA). Birthdate: Jan. 18, 1939 Kateri Tekak- as a cloistered monastic in the Portland, Ore. 97214 He was ordained and installed as Home parish: St. Michael, Mar- witha Mis- state of New York, Los Angeles Birthdate: Nov. 7, 1960 bishop of Marquette on Jan. 25, quette sion, Bay and Rome. Home parish: St. Ignatius, 2006 and was installed as arch- Anniversary Mills; Holy Favorite saint: The Virgin Houghton bishop of Portland on April 2, date: April Family Mis- Mary plus the whole executive Anniversary date: June 1, 1990, 2013. 1990, Holy sion, Barbeau; board in heaven St. Peter Cathedral, Marquette Favorite saint: St. Therese of Name Cathe- Holy Family Favorite scripture passage: Present assign- Lisieux dral, Chicago, Parish, Onton- John, Chapter 17 ment: Arch- Favorite scripture passage: Luke Father John Ill. by Cardinal agon; St. Longbucco bishop of 5:8-10 Bernardin Mary Parish, FATHER PAWEL MECWEL Portland, Ore. Anniversary celebration plans: Present assign- Deacon Robert Rockland; Sacred Heart Parish, Birthdate: Feb. 13, 1960 Ministries and Nothing special planned. I will ment: Retired, LaCosse L’Anse; St. Ann Parish, Baraga; Home parish: Baptized at Im- places served in celebrate a Mass of thanksgiving 2009 The Most Holy Name of maculate Conception Church, the past: Associ- for all the wonders God has done Ministries and places served in Jesus/Blessed Kateri Tekak- Wolsztyn, ate pastor, St. for me. the past: Served at St. Mary, witha Parish, Assinins; Holy Poland; Re- Peter Cathedral, Archbishop Buffalo Grove, Ill.; St. James, Ar- Family Parish, Gladstone (Flat ceived first Marquette. Alexander DEACON LEWIS VAILLIENCOURT Sample lington Heights, Ill. and St. Rock). Also served as full-time Holy Com- Pastor, St. Address: 3354 16.25 Rd., Escan- Michael, Marquette chaplain in the U.S. Army. munion and George Parish, Bark River; Sacred aba, MI 49829 Favorite saint: St. Anthony Notable achievement: Received Confirmation Heart Parish, Schaffer; and St. Birthdate: Nov. 27, 1931 Favorite scripture passage: the Distinguished Service Award at the Blessed Michael Parish, Perronville; canon- Home parish: St. Anne, Escanaba Philippians, Chapters 4-6 for 2006 from the Military Chap- Virgin Mary ical pastor and sacramental minis- Anniversary date: Aug. 10, 1990, Father Pawel Anniversary celebration plans: lains Association of the United of Czesto- Mecwel ter of St. Christopher Parish in St. Peter Cathedral A party with friends and family States. chowa Parish Marquette Earned Licentiate in Present assignment: Semi-retired in Lubin, Poland. Canon Law, Pontifical University since 2010. Cur- FATHER JOHN LONGBUCCO SISTER ANA MARIA BENEDICTA Anniversary date: June 1, of St. Thomas (Angelicum), Rome, rently providing Birthdate: May 21, 1960 BYTHE CROSS, ERD 1990, St. Peter Cathedral, Mar- Italy. Diocese of Marquette posts services at local Home parish: St. John, Jackson, Birthdate: May 9, 1966 quette held: Chancellor; Director of Min- health care facili- Mich. Home parish: St. Rita, Trenary Ministries and places served istry and Priest Personnel; Director ties and funeral Anniversary date: June 1, 1990, Hometown: Los Angeles, in the past: Associate pastor: of Ongoing Formation of Priests; homes as am St. Peter Cathedral, Marquette Calif. St. Michael, Marquette; Our Judge, Adjutant Judicial Vicar, De- able. Present assignment: Pastor of Order: Diocesan Hermit Lady of Peace, Ironwood. Pas- fender of the Bond and Promoter Ministries and Holy Family Parish, Gladstone Anniversary date: Pentecost, tor: Holy Rosary, Grand of Justice for the Diocesan Tribu- places served in Deacon Lewis (Flat Rock) 1990, first vows with the Marais; St. Therese Mission, nal; Vice-Postulator of the Cause the past: As- Vailliencourt Ministries and places served Camaldolese Benedictines Germfask; St. Timothy Mis- for the Beatification of Bishop signed to St. Anne in the past: Associate Pastor: Present assignment: Her- sion, Curtis; St. Joseph, Sault Frederic Baraga; Executive Direc- in Escanaba since ordination and St. Mary & St. Joseph Parish, mitage in a rural area of the Ste. Marie; St. Ignatius Loyola, tor of the Bishop Baraga Associa- providing diaconal services at Iron Mountain. Parochial Ad- U.P. St. Ignace; Immaculate Con- tion; Member of the College of neighboring parishes in Bark River ministrator: St. Jude Parish, Current activities: Prayer, lec- ception, Moran; St. Anne, Consultors; and Diocesan Chaplain and Flat Rock, as requested. Mackinac Island. Responsible to the Knights of Columbus. He Favorite saint: St. Teresa of Ávila for Catholic Campus Ministry, has also served on multiple boards Favorite scripture passage: John Lake Superior State University, and committees, including, a con- 14: 1-21 Sault Ste. Marie. Also served as sultant to the U.S. Bishops’ Com- Anniversary celebration plans: chaplain of the Knights of mittee on Priestly Life and Morning Mass at St. Anne, Columbus Council #2173. Ministry; Sacred Heart Seminary Aug. 10. Congratulations

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St. Joseph Parish, Iron Mountain, Father Michael Chenier, is tion is putting a new twist on bership. Until June 29, anyone Second, we must incorporate his granted senior priest status and relieved as parochial vicar (asso- Bishop John Doerfler’s call to ac- who purchases a new annual passion and zeal into our own released to join the Companions ciate pastor) of St. Michael tion for the Diocese of Mar- membership this year will be able lives. We must model our prayer of Christ the Lamb, Paradise. Parish, Marquette and sacramen- quette. He says, “Be a friend of to give a free annual membership life after the example he set for Father Jose Maramattam, tal minister of St. Christopher Jesus. Make a friend. Introduce to a friend. us. is relieved as pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Marquette, and assigned your friend to Jesus.” Len McKeen, associate direc- An annual membership costs Parish, Sault Ste. Marie and as- as pastor of St. Joseph Parish, The association, which is pro- tor of the Baraga Association $20. To join, mail the name, signed as parochial administrator Sault Ste. Marie. moting the cause of sainthood for said, “I am frequently asked by mailing address, phone and email of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, the first bishop of the diocese, is people what they can do to help address for each membership to Goetzville, Our Lady of the Effective August 15, 2015: encouraging people to be a friend Bishop Baraga become a saint. Bishop Baraga Association, 1004 Snows Mission, Hessel, Sacred Father Ryan Ford is re- of Venerable Bishop Baraga by The answer is two-fold. First, we Harbor Hills Dr., Marquette, MI Heart Parish, DeTour Village and lieved from his assignment as joining the association. They can have to teach everyone, espe- 49855. You can find a printable St. Florence Mission, Drum- parochial vicar (associate pastor) then make a friend and introduce cially our youth, about Venerable PDF of the application at mond Island. of Holy Spirit Parish, Menomi- that friend to Baraga’s cause by Frederic Baraga and his life and www.bishopbaraga.org. Father Janusz Romanek, is nee and Resurrection Parish, relieved as pastor of St. Stanis- Menominee and sent to study for Pope Francis hails motherhood laus Kostka Parish, Goetzville, a Licentiate Degree in the New Our Lady of the Snows Mission, Evangelization and released to Hessel, Sacred Heart Parish, De- serve on the faculty of Sacred as the ‘antidote to individualism’ Tour Village and St. Florence Heart Major Seminary, Detroit Mission, Drummond Island and for a period of three years. 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He was a prolific writer Rose (Vincent) Baum, Joan three sisters, Keta Steebs, Yvonne He was born on February 26, ter’s degree. and created over 700 free verse (Chester) Meiers, Bernice Latona and Dolores Landstrom; 1942 in Ishpeming to the late He was a teacher in Norway for poems in his lifetime. It was a life- (Roman) Janssen, and Mabel and one brother, Arthur “Wayne” Harold “Bud” Christy and Alene several years, along with being the long dream to have his poetry pub- (Elmer) Wilson; brothers-in-law Pearson. (Fleck) Christy. He was united in debate coach and director of the lished. In Oct. 2014, his book of and sisters-in-law: Rev. Camillus Funeral services were held on marriage to Ramona “Natasha” high school drama club. He was an poetry titled, “Nuances of Time” Doerfler OFM Cap, Rev. Joseph Saturday, April 18 at the First LaBay in 1974 in Iron Mountain. adult education teacher and took was published. At the time of his Doerfler OFM Cap, Catherine Lutheran Church in Iron Moun- Christy was a 1960 graduate of great pride in introducing the adult death, a second book, "Nuances of Doerfler, George and Verna Do- tain. Burial took place in the Time Two” was in the works. erfler, Tom and Dorothy Homestead-Aurora Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 42 Kottmer, and Clarence and years, Ramona “Natasha” LaBay; Theresa Schumacher. Leola A. Wiltzius brother, Deacon Donald (Donna) A Mass of Resurrection was Leola Ann (Lancour) Wiltzius, Christy of Iron Mountain; sons: celebrated on April 24 at St. Mary 85, mother of Marc Christy of Norway and Eric Catholic Church in Appleton, with Diocese of (Joyce) Christy of Jackson, Wis.; her son, Bishop John Doerfler of- Marquette em- daughter, Sherry (Russell) Bousley ficiating. Interment took place at ployee Pam Er- of Dunbar, Wis.; stepchildren: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. ickson, died Ronald J. Deiter, Donald S. Deiter peacefully on and Sally ( Mark) Hay of West Jef- Kent A. Pearson April 9, 2015, ferson, Ohio; sister-in-law, Kent A. Pearson, 71, grandfa- at Eastwood Claudette Therrian of Escanaba; ther of Deacon Bradley Sjoquist, Nursing Home Leola Wiltzius and grandchildren: Stacie, Evelyn, died on April 12, 2015 at his in Negaunee, Leah, Ashley, Sabra, Michelle, home in Au- where she had lived for the past Alexandra, Mitchell, Cole Paul, rora, Wis. after 16 months. Marcus, Kyle, Marco, Diego, Jef- battling with She was born on Feb. 23, ferson and Christopher. He is fur- m u l t i p l e 1930, in Osier, Mich., the daugh- ther survived by many myeloma. ter of the late William and Eva great-grandchildren and nieces and Pearson was (LaLonde) Lancour. On Aug. 10, nephews. born June 20, 1949, she married William J. 1943 in Iron Wiltzius at St. Joseph Catholic Germaine K. Doerfler Mountain, son Kent Pearson Church, Escanaba. Germaine K. Doerfler, 82, of the late For the majority of her married mother of Bishop John Doerfler, Arthur and Dorothy (Everingham) life, Leola lived in Wells, provid- died on April 19, 2015 at her home Pearson. He graduated from Flo- ing a warm and loving home for in Appleton, Wis. rence High School in 1961. Over her husband and daughter. She was She was born on Feb. 2, 1933 the years, he managed and owned a member of St. Anthony of Padua to the late Au- several different businesses. Parish, serving in the women’s gust and Among them included owning club and at funeral luncheons. For Frances Mancl. and operating Aurora Liquors, many years she coordinated the On June 3, Inc. since 1975 and the T&T Sup- ‘silver dollar booth’ at the annual 1961, she was per Club since 1984, both located parish bazaar. She enjoyed sewing, united in mar- in Aurora. crafts, cooking and camping at riage to Henry He was an avid Green Bay state parks throughout the Upper James Doerfler Packer fan and enjoyed following Peninsula. Wiltzius especially en- at St. Joseph Germaine the success of local high school joyed attending concerts, swim- C a t h o l i c Doerfler teams. Pearson was very proud of ming and diving meets, and events Church in Appleton. The couple his grandchildren. In recent years, for her grandchildren. enjoyed 37 years together until he enjoyed traveling, golfing, Leola is survived by her hus- Henry's death in 1998. Hodagging, and spending winters band, William; daughter and son- Doerfler was a dedicated ser- in Arizona at Apache Wells Golf in-law, Pamela (Kim) Erickson of vant of our Lord Jesus Christ and Community. Marquette; grandchildren, Nathan was an active member at St. Mary He is survived by his wife of (Amelia) Erickson of Austin, Parish in Appleton, where she 17 years, Jean Ann Pearson of Au- Texas and Elizabeth Erickson of served as organist and liturgist for rora; his son, Brian (Lisa) Pearson San Diego, Calif.; her twin sister, many years. She was a member of of Iron Mountain; daughter Lela; five other sisters, Lurline, the Secular Order of the Discalced Nanette (Jeff) Sjoquist of Kings- Theresa, Phyllis, Wanda, Rita; Carmelites, The Community of St. ford; brother Allen “Pee Wee” and two brothers, Wayne and Irv- Joseph, and The Widows of Prayer. (Shirley) Pearson of Kingsford; ing (Thomas). Doerfler is survived by two stepson, Joshua Schomer of She was preceded in death by sons: Bishop John Doerfler and Kingsford; stepdaughter, Stacy her parents; six brothers, William, Tom (Lisa) Doerfler; grandson (Ryan) Erkkila of Kingsford; sis- Ronald, Norman, Dale, Keith, and Bryan; three sisters-in-law: Donna ters-in-law, Mary Beth (Mark) Floyd; and two sisters, Yvonne Mancl, Pat Baum, and Sue Wilson. Damro and Delores Pearson; Montgomery and Judy Eagle. She is further survived by many brother-in-law, John LaTona; and A Mass of Christian burial nieces, nephews, and friends. grandchildren, Deacon Brad Sjo- took place on April 14 at St. An- She was preceded in death by quist, Dan (Jordan) Sjoquist, thony of Padua Parish in Wells, her parents, husband Henry, Holly Pearson, Dillon Uren, officiated by Rev. Rick Courier. THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015 • PAGE 17 DEATHS/BAPTISMS/WEDDINGS DEATHS Saints, Gladstone BAPTISMS Ruby Alsup; Ayeasha Kokko; ANDERSON, Hazel, 90, Im- LEWINSKI, Evelyn, 94, Our ASSININS, The Most Holy Name Aiden Paquette, Joseph Paquette Prayer to maculate Conception, Wakefield Lady of Peace, Ironwood of Jesus/St. Kateri Tekakwitha: Jr.; Julianna Paquette; Kayla Pa- ANTILLA, Patricia, 81, Our LORENZETTI, Dan, 69, Res- Shawn Nybye quette; Daphne Richard St. Michael Lady of Peace, Ahmeek urrection, Hancock BESSEMER, St. Sebastian: Easton MARQUETTE, St. Louis the ARMATA, Rose, 92, Our Lady MCCORMICK, Bruce, 62, Traczyk King: Landon Blackburn; Rosalia St. Michael the of Peace, Ironwood Holy Name of Mary, Sault Ste. ESCANABA, St. Anne Catholic Henning; Cecilia Lundquist ARNOLDI, Elsie, 98, St. Mary, Marie Church: Dylan Cappaert; Knox MARQUETTE, St. Michael: Lin- Archangel, defend Norway MCKEAN, Mary, 98, St. Paul Madison; Grady Lancour; Lily coln Patrick Bernaek us in battle. BACH, Agnes, 89, Sacred Heart, the Apostle, Calumet Shields MARQUETTE, St. Peter Cathe- Be our defense Calumet MILKOVICH, Irene, 94, St. ESCANABA, St. Joseph & St. dral: Madelynn Norman; Clara against the wicked- BAILLARGEON, Dorothy, 93, Anne, Escanaba Patrick: Jaxon Derouin Passinault ness and snares of St. Joseph, Lake Linden MORSAKA, Joseph, 86, St. ESCANABA, St. Thomas the NORWAY, St. Mary: Ava Groen- the Devil. Mary, Norway eveld BENDER, Edwin, 91, St. Stanis- Apostle: Brennan August Gartland May God rebuke him, NORDSTROM, Betty Giuliani, SAULT STE. MARIE, Holy Name laus Kostka, Goetzville GLADSTONE, All Saints: Edwin we humbly pray, CARIGNAN, Harry, 89, All 83, St. Agnes, Iron River Badenhop; Paige Carlson; William of Mary: Leonardo Cipriano; Nina O'DONNELL, Mary, 100, St. Cipriano; Trenton Morrison and do thou, O Saints, Gladstone Cretens; Alexandria Fee; Ericka Prince of the heav- COONEY, Nancy, 81, Holy Mary, Norway Hamilton; Kayla Hebert; Lillian VULCAN, St. Barbara: Owen enly hosts, Spirit, Menominee OLSON, Peter, 59, St. Ann, Hunt; Riggs Larrabee; Grant Corozolla; Olivia Arnold CRABB-TREMBLAY, Bonnie, Baraga LeClaire; Vivienne Lewandowski; WELLS, St. Anthony of Padua: by the power of 60, Holy Name of Mary, Sault PAKONEN, Kenneth, 83, St. Payton Loehr; Makenzie Martin; Easton Thomas Clickner; Nora God, Ste. Marie Jude, White Pine Harper Overholt; Alfred Robinson; Anne Clickner; Lincoln John thrust into hell DEROUIN, Theodore “Ted,” 96, PALUCH, Leyon, 96, St. Bar- Frederick Robinson; Isabella Stone Mosier Satan, and all the St. Joseph & St. Patrick, Escan- bara, Vulcan HANCOCK, Resurrection: Tessa evil spirits, PAUL, George, 90, Our Lady WEDDINGS aba Ryynanen who prowl about of Peace, Ironwood BESSEMER, St. Sebastian: DYL, Stanley, 86, Sacred Heart, KINGSFORD, St. Mary Queen of the world seeking Calumet PAYMENT, Michael, 60, St. Peace: Ryken Laydon; Dawson Lisett Rae Corullo and Joshua Michael, Marquette Todd Traczyk the ruin of souls. FORNNARINO, Dewey, 61, McCarthy Amen. Holy Name of Mary, Sault Ste. 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To register for the School beginning at 7 p.m. General May 10, 10 a.m.: Parish Visit Mass, Sa- May 30, 4:30 p.m.: Parish Visit Mass p.m. The cost is $6 per person; chil- walk or to sponsor someone already balcony tickets are $35, while re- cred Heart Parish, Munising and reception, St. Anne Parish, Es- dren four and under are free. walking, visit http://bit.ly/1EqClz2. served floor seats are $45. The price May 10, 12 p.m.: Parish Visit Mass and canaba of the ticket also includes wine, reception, St. Therese Mission, Au- May 31, 8:30 a.m.: Parish Visit Mass May 15-16 SATURDAY, May 30 cheese, soft drinks and snacks. For Train and reception, St. Anne Parish, Es- St. Louis the King parish in Mar- A Holy Spirit School fundraiser show and ticket information call St. May 17, 10:30 a.m.: Mass, St. Peter canaba quette will hold a rummage sale and James “Harvey” Moore memo- Mary School at (906) 635-6141. Cathedral, Marquette May 31, 10:30 a.m.: Parish Visit Mass May 21-23: Knights of Columbus Con- and reception, St. Anne Parish, Es- from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. each day. rial volleyball tournament will take vention, Mackinac Island canaba Items for sale will include clothing, place on May 30. It begins at noon THURSDAY, July 9 May 23, 6 p.m.: Parish Visit Mass and June 2-3: Michigan Catholic Conference toys, books, small furniture, crafts, at the Thirsty Whale in Norway. The The ninth annual Bay Cliff golf reception, St. Isaac Jogues Mission, Board of Directors’ meeting, Lansing dishes, household items and small tournament is open to high school outing will take place at Marquette Sault Ste. Marie June 7, 10:30 a.m.: Mass, St. Peter kitchen appliances. students and adults. For more infor- Golf Club’s Greywalls course. The May 24, 9:15 a.m.: Parish Visit Mass, Cathedral, Marquette mation or to register your team, call day begins with a noon shotgun Holy Family Mission, Barbeau June 10-12: U.S. Conference of Catholic SATURDAY, May 16 (906) 563-5466. start, followed by a dinner reception. May 24, 11 a.m.: Parish Visit Mass and Bishops’ Spring General Assembly, Care Clinic’s annual Life Walk is Teams of four will shoot out in a reception, St. Isaac Jogues Mission, St. Louis, MO scheduled to take place at 9 a.m. at SATURDAY, May 16 scramble style format. For additional Sault Ste. Marie June 14, 6 p.m.: Mass, St. Peter Cathe- Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Mar- Live Catechism, an off-Broadway information or to register, contact May 28: Hospitality Lecture, Holiday Inn, dral, Marquette quette. The two-mile walk takes just comedy production will be hosted Nichole Burony at (906) 226-0880. Marquette DIOCESAN CALENDAR OF EVENTS (All times are local) MAY 20: Holy Name of Mary Vicariate meet- 29: Ordination to the Order of Priest- a.m. ET, Conference Bridge/Bishop meeting, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bishop 8-9: Ecclesial Ministry Institute, St. ing, 3 p.m., Holy Name of Mary hood: Deacons Brandon Oman, Baraga Room, Diocesan Office Baraga Conference Room, Dioce- Peter Cathedral, Marquette Parish, Sault Ste. Marie Bradley Sjoquist and Timothy Fer- Building, Marquette san Office Building, Marquette 8-10: Serenity Retreat, Marygrove Re- 21-23: Knights of Columbus Con- guson; Ordination to the Order of 7-11: Faith Formation Coordinator 16: Diocesan Council for Promoting treat Center, Garden vention, Mackinac Island Deacon: Aaron Nowicki and Jernej Training, Marygrove Retreat Cen- the New Evangelization meeting, 3 12: The U.P. Catholic Newspaper Advi- 25: Memorial Day/diocesan offices Šuštar, 3:30 p.m., St. Peter Cathe- ter, Garden p.m., Bishop Baraga Room, Dioce- sory Board meeting, 10:30 a.m.-1 closed dral, Marquette 8-9:Midwest Conference on Catholic san Office Building, Marquette p.m., Bishop Baraga Room, Dioce- 27: St. Mary Norway and St. John 31-June 5: Six Day Silent Directed Re- Liberal Arts Education, Terrace 17: Diocesan Finance Council meet- san Office Building Neumann Vicariates meeting, 12 treat, Marygrove Retreat Center, Bay Inn, Gladstone ing, 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m., Bishop 12-14: Senior Citizen Retreat, Mary- p.m., St. Mary Parish, Norway Garden 9: Good News Awards Luncheon and Baraga Conference Room, Dioce- grove Retreat Center, Garden 28: Hospitality Lecture: Dr. Alan Ceremony, 12-2 p.m., Grace san Office Building, Marquette 14: Diocesan School Council meeting, Schreck, 9:30 a.m. registration- JUNE United Methodist Church, Mar- 19-21: Retrouvaille Retreat, Mary- 4-5:30 p.m., Diocesan Office Build- 2:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, Marquette 2: Diocesan College of Consultors’ quette grove Retreat Center, Garden ing, Marquette 28: Diocesan Priests’ Council meeting conference meeting/call, 10:30 16: St. Joseph Association board 28: Peter's Pence collection March for Life registration opens May 31 Registration for the Yoopers for Life annual pilgrimage to March for Life will open May 31. There are new deadlines and prices for the 2016 march. If registered by July 1, the total cost is $275. In order to get the early bird cost, the $50 deposit and registration packet must be turned in by July 1, with the remaining balance due by Aug. 1. The total price after Aug. 1 is $300, for which a $50 deposit and registration packet is due by Sept. 1. Full payment must be received by Oct. 31. All costs are subject to grant approval. For more information, contact Jen Lochner at (906) 226-6548 ext. 211; Len McKeen at (906) 227-9117 or send an email to [email protected] worried about him. DOERFLER FROM P1 “People would mention to me Community of St. Joseph and The about his being a bishop,” she said. Widows of Prayer. “I’d never wish it on him, but if it’s She was proud of her God’s will. … But in this day and priest/bishop son, John, admitting age, it’s hard.” after his appointment to the Diocese She was also proud of her son, of Marquette, that, “I think of Mary Tom, his wife, Lisa, and their son, a lot, when Jesus went out. When he Bryan. Due to health issues, Ger- went out for his public life and I maine had lived with the family, imagine she was very happy with along with Lisa’s father, Lester things that he did. But I imagine that Hartzheim, until her death. it bothered her when he was “I think of Tom and Lisa giving ridiculed, spit at and people left him. witness to the church of love and car- I think of that as priests too. When ing,” she had said in 2013. “Every they go out for ministry, it’s wonder- day, I see the hands of Jesus in them. ful to see them and the ministry they They’re caring for me and Lester. I do, but you know that their life is know it isn’t easy and they’ve given open to everybody and they are open up a lot, but I see the hands of Jesus to a lot of criticism and pain and working here with love and care and Marquette • Neil Newcomb • 906-225-0191 • 1400 Wright Street heartache. It’s a cross.” concern.” Escanaba • Dale Stannard • 906-786-4685 • Hwy. M-35 She was proud when Father John Editor’s note: See the obituary was named bishop of Marquette and for Germaine Doerfler on Page 16. THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015 • PAGE 19 Diocesan school office Father Marquette, Holy Name to host conference on place first at annual religion bee RELIGION BEE - The an- liberal arts education nual diocesan school Religion On June 8-9 the Department of learn the foundations of a newly- Bee was held on April 22 at Faith Formation and Education of rolled out curriculum that each of Holy Spirit Catholic School in the Diocese of Marquette will be the schools are beginning to im- Norway. Father Marquette Catholic School (FMCS) hosting a Midwest Conference on plement, along with strengthening placed first in the fifth and sixth Catholic Liberal Arts Education. Language Arts in the diocesan grade division, while Holy The two-day conference will focus schools. This new curriculum is Name Catholic School (HNCS) on helping educators discover the centered on Catholic Liberal Arts won the seventh and eighth best practices for the foundation of and was approved by Bishop John grade division. (Top left photo) a Liberal Arts curriculum. Doerfler in spring 2014. Fifth and sixth grade first place Participants will hear from Drs. “The importance is to build a winners from FMCS receive Daniel Coupland and Jeffrey common understanding and their trophies from Mark Salis- Lehman, education professors at greater unity around the direction bury, director of faith formation Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Bishop John Doerfler would like and education for the Diocese Mich. Dr. Coupland teaches our curriculum to go in,” stated of Marquette. The FMCS team courses on reading instruction, Mark Salisbury, director of faith members are Josie English grammar and children’s formation and education for the Danielkiewicz, Kateri Darr, literature. Dr. Lehman teaches Diocese of Marquette. “A better Andy Pillifant and Katriona Liberal Arts courses, along with understanding of moving our cur- Voogd. (Bottom left photo) Sal- great books of western civiliza- riculum in this direction represents isbury presents Rachel Besso- tion. a thoroughly Catholic curriculum nen, Brianna O’Driscoll, Grace Presenters will also include that is rooted in our Catholic edu- Ouwinga, and Renee Perrault Zach Good and Paul Schaeffer. cation tradition.” with first place trophies for the Good is the provost of Sacred The conference is open to any- seventh and eighth grade divi- Heart Academy in Grand Rapids, one who is interested in learning sion. (Victoria LaFave photos) Mich. Prior to being provost, he about the Catholic Liberal Arts ed- both developed and taught an Eng- ucation. All sessions will take lish curriculum at a charter school place at the Terrace Bay Inn and in Colorado. Schaeffer, of Memo- Suites in Gladstone, Mich. The How can I memorialize a loved one in a lasting, meaningful way? ria Press is a consultant, teacher Conference fee is $80. For more A memorial tree is a lasting legacy, offers beauty to all that and director of school relations information or to register, visit serving Catholic and Christian www.dioceseofmarquette.org/cath come upon it and helps the environment for decades to come. schools with Liberal Arts curricu- olicschools. The website also fea- lum needs. tures the foundational document of The Holy Cross memorial tree program is a beautiful tribute Educators from the nine the new Catholic curriculum each Catholic schools in the diocese school in the diocese is working and memorial of a life well lived. will be attending the conference to towards. How does the program work? Looking for a Diocesan Catholic School? Visit: You and Holy Cross will work together to choose www.DioceseofMarquette.org/ an available place in the cemetery where a tree catholicschools memorializing your loved one can be planted. This tree and location will be specifically chosen Dewitt’s for the Upper Peninsula climate and planting Northern Church Goods, LLC zones and can thrive for decades to come.

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Restore the beauty of your Contact Neil Newcomb, Director of Cemeteries for the Diocese tabernacle. Call today! Toll Free 866-950-3378 of Marquette for additional information at (906) 225-0191. PAGE 20 • THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015 Around the Diocese

SACRED MUSIC - A sacred Youth in Hancock receive organ and choral concert was held at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette on April 26. The con- cert featured the combined first Holy Communion choirs of the St. Peter Cathedral schola cantorum, the St. James the Less Catholic Church Choir (La Crosse, Wis.) and St. Michael the Archangel schola cantorum (Stevens Point, Wis.). It was di- rected by Patrick Burkhart, direc- tor of sacred music at St. Peter Cathedral and the Diocese of Marquette. Also featured was James Smyth, guest organist, a student organist at the Univer- sity of St. Thomas. (John Fee photos) Organ, Choral concert focuses on Sacred Music THE BODY OF CHRIST - On April 12, 2015, four young mem- bers of the Hancock parish of the Church of the Resurrection – John (Jack) Haeussler, Kelsey Jaehnig, Matthew Lan- cour, and Emily Bow Pearce – made that first step into a life to be nourished with the Body and Blood of Christ. Bishop John Doerfler celebrated the Mass with Father William Ssozi, pastor of the parish, concelebrating. (Joe Kirkish photos)

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