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Abundant blessings at Catholic schools PHOTO COURTESY OF ASHLEY MCKINNON Father Brian Gerber blesses Carrie Bylon’s kindergarten class at St. John Paul II Catholic Academy in Menominee on the first day of school this year. Catholic schools are one of the min- istries the U.P. Catholic Services Appeal funds. Sept. 29-30 is kick-off weekend for the annual appeal. Learn more on pages 4-5.

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SACRAMENTS: UPCSA: RETREATS: Baptism The diocesan annual Opportunities at P3 appeal kicks off this Marygrove Retreat weekend Center Joy of the Gospel P4-5 P7-11 Bishop John Doerfler 2 September 28, 2018 THE U.P. CATHOLIC www.upcatholic.org Three honorees receive Catholic Service Award

BY LOREENE ZENO KOSKEY Gwinn Fun Daze. THE U.P. CATHOLIC Kroll and Prokopowicz have been leaders in their parish for over 30 years, serving as ex- A woman with 70 years of service as a parish traordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist, organist and a married couple with deep ties to lectors, confirmation class leaders, and youth their church and community are co-recipients mentors, as well as members of the choir, parish of this year’s Legacy of Faith Catholic Service council and finance council. As members of the Award (CSA). The honorees are Barbara Ed- Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jeru- wards of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in L’Anse salem, which is a papal appointment, they sup- and Catherine Kroll and Michael Prokopowicz port the Christian presence in the Holy Land. of St. Anthony Parish in Gwinn. They use their leadership and planning skills Now in her mid-80s, Edwards has officially to make fundraising dinners, such as those for retired from playing the organ for Sunday Mass, the St. Francis Connection Center at Sawyer but she still fills in for funerals and subs on and the St. Vincent de Paul Society, successful. Sundays when needed. She also attends daily They founded the Superior Arts Council, which Mass, is a member of Sacred Heart’s morning makes children and adult performances pos- rosary group, and was one of the first to sign up sible in the community while raising money to for adoration when the 60+ hours of adoration support local youth. started in Baraga County in January 2017. In his letter of support for the Gwinn couple’s JAMIE GUALDONI | THE U.P. CATHOLIC Edwards’ dedication to her parish music min- nomination for the Catholic Service Award, Barbara Edwards of L’Anse stands with her pastor, Father Corey Litzner istry was evident to all, according to her CSA their pastor, Father Allen Mott, said, “I have after receiving the Catholic Service Award. Edwards was the parish organist nomination form. “She raised a family of four found them not only to be good and faithful for more than 70 years. children with her husband Richard (Dick) giv- Catholics as individuals, but also and even ing up family vacations, cancelled commitments more profoundly as a man and woman deeply that took her elsewhere, and gave up sitting committed to the sacrament of marriage on the with her family in church all those years.” fronts of church, home, community and work.” In addition, Edwards volunteered her time Barb Edwards, Mike Prokopowicz and Cathy and talent as a music instructor and accompa- Kroll were recognized as award recipients in nist for Sacred Heart School for over 60 years their respective parishes and presented with a and continues to help the children with concerts special medallion in honor of their service. In and music outings. She also assists the needy in addition, Sacred Heart and St. Anthony par- the community by volunteering weekly at the ishes will each receive a $250 grant for faith Silent Directed Retreat St. Vincent de Paul Society, a long-time activity formation. of hers. Now a widow, she reaches out to con- The Catholic Service Award is a program of For men and women sole other women who have lost their husbands. Legacy of Faith, which is an endowment fund A directed retreat is designed for Edwards’ CSA nomination noted her impact of the Upper Peninsula Catholic Foundation. on the community. “Barb has always given of The award was created in 2006 in the spirit those who seek to listen and respond herself above and beyond, sharing her fabulous and intent of the endowment to preserve and to the Lord in an environment of God given talent with every one of the parish foster the Catholic faith in the U.P. Nomina- through generations of school children and tions for the annual award are due by May 1 solitude and silence. many community programs and activities. Daily of each year. For more information, contact Anyone is welcome: Catholics Masses, weddings, funerals, school Masses, Terri Gadzinski at (906) 227-9108 or visit music programs, community programs, music www.LegacyOfFaith.net. and those of other faith traditions. classes for the school, and direct choirs are just a few of her gifts to us.” When Mike Prokopowicz and Cathy Kroll Three Day Silent Retreat were first looking for a place to work and live, they wanted to find a community that needed a December 7 - 9, 2018 doctor, since Cathy is a physician, but also one Cost $150.00 in which they could get actively involved. They found that community in the town of Gwinn. With her husband as office manager, Dr. Kroll started her medical practice in 1984. She continues to serve patients regardless of their ability to pay. Now the chief medical officer at Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center, Dr. Kroll was instrumental in the formation of the center in Gwinn and Sawyer, and her leadership has helped the center expand services to 11 clin- ics in the U.P. She is also the medical director for U.P. Home Health and Hospice and lovingly works with the elderly and terminally ill. Prokopowicz is a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus, participating in service and leadership roles at the local, diocesan and state levels. He is also involved in many TERRI GADZINSKI | THE U.P. CATHOLIC community endeavors, such as the Sawyer Father Allen Mott poses with Catholic Service Award honorees Catherine Kroll and Michael Prokopowicz. Authority Board, Gwinn Lions Club, Gwinn The couple has a strong commitment to serving their Chamber of Commerce, Forsyth Singers and parish and community in various ways. www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC September 28, 2018 3 Baptism: Life giving USCCB committee releases statement on n my last message I reflected on the sacraments and how our celebration of them deepens our friendship with abuse and actions to be taken Jesus. In this message I will reflect on the sacrament of The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) alleged assaults on minors, priests, and seminarians, Baptism. Administrative Committee has issued the following as well any responses made to those allegations. IThe sacraments use signs to show us how God is present statement in response to the recent sex abuse scan- Such an investigation should rely upon lay experts in and active in our life in a way that we can truly see. In the dals. In the statement, the bishops say they pledge to relevant fields, such as law enforcement and social sacraments, a visible reality bespeaks an invisible mystery. In “heal and protect with every bit of the strength God services. Baptism the primary sign is water. provides us.” This is only a beginning. Consultation with a broad We use water in many ways in our daily TURNING TO THE LORD range of concerned parents, experts, and other laity life, whether we take a shower, wash the “When each of us was ordained as a bishop, we along with clergy and religious will yield additional, dishes or enjoy that tall, cool glass of were told: specific measures to be taken to repair the scandal water on a hot day. Water cleanses us and ‘Keep watch over the whole flock in which the Holy and restore justice. We humbly welcome and are sustains our life. Without water we would Spirit has appointed you to shepherd the Church of grateful for the assistance of the whole people of God dry up and die. Thus, we can say that water God.’ in holding us accountable. has both life-giving and cleansing mean- We, the Administrative Committee of the United As these initiatives get underway, the Administra- ings. This shows us how God works in our States Conference of Catholic Bishops, assembled tive Committee invites each of our brother bishops to JOY OF life in the sacrament of Baptism when the earlier this month in Washington at this time of join us in acts of prayer and penance. This is a time THE GOSPEL ministers says, “I baptize you in the name shame and sorrow. Some bishops, by their actions or of deep examination of conscience for each bishop. of the Father and of the Son and of the their failures to act, have caused great harm to both We cannot content ourselves that our response to Bishop John Holy Spirit,” and the water is poured on the individuals and the Church as a whole. They have sexual assault within the Church has been sufficient. Doerfler person’s head or the person is immersed in used their authority and power to manipulate and Scripture must be our guide forward, “be doers of water three times. sexually abuse others. They have allowed the fear the word and not hearers only” (James 1:22). When we are baptized, God cleanses us of scandal to replace genuine concern and care for In all of this, we do not want anyone – ourselves from our sins in a way that we can truly see. Infants who are those who have been victimized by abusers. For this, included – to lose sight of those who have suffered baptized are cleansed from original sin. Older youths and we again ask forgiveness from both the Lord and from those who have acted or failed to act as the adults are cleansed of both original sin and all the personal those who have been harmed. Turning to the Lord Gospel demanded. For survivors of sexual abuse, sins that they have committed prior to their baptism. for strength, we must and will do better. these days may re-open deep wounds. Support is Baptism is life giving. By the waters of Baptism, God shows The Administrative Committee took the following available from the Church and within the commu- us how he gives us new life, a new birth, by giving us the actions within its authority: nity. Victims Assistance Coordinators are available Holy Spirit. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, God gives us 1. Approved the establishment of a third-party in every diocese to help you find resources. We are a share in his own divine life. The Holy Spirit unites us with reporting system that will receive confidentially, by grateful to hundreds of dedicated people who, since the Son and the Father in love. In this way, our friendship phone and online, complaints of sexual abuse of mi- the adoption of the 2002 Charter for the Protection with Jesus is initiated. The Holy Spirit unites us with him. nors by a bishop and sexual harassment of or sexual of Children and Young People, have been working In Baptism, God makes us members of the Body of Christ, misconduct with adults by a bishop and will direct with the Church to support survivors and prevent the Church. We do not join the Church simply by signing those complaints to the appropriate ecclesiastical future abuse. up as if we were joining a club. Membership in the Church authority and, as required by applicable law, to civil To anyone who has been abused, never hesitate goes far deeper than that. We belong to the Church because authorities. to also contact local law enforcement. If you don’t we are all one body in Christ. The Holy Spirit unites all the 2. Instructed the USCCB Committee on Canonical feel comfortable for any reason with the Church baptized to Jesus and so unites all the baptized to each other. Affairs and Church Governance to develop proposals providing help, your diocese can connect you with How important it is for us to preserve that unity through for policies addressing restrictions on bishops who appropriate community services. With compassion the love that we show each other and by adhering to all the were removed or resigned because of allegations of and without judgement, the bishops of the United teachings of the Church! sexual abuse of minors or sexual harassment of or States pledge to heal and protect with every bit of the Finally, Baptism gives us “character” or an indelible mark misconduct with adults, including seminarians and strength God provides us. a seal on our soul. What does that mean? Think of a wax seal priests. Acting in communion with the Holy Father, with on a letter, which they used to do some time ago. The seal in- 3. Initiated the process of developing a Code of whom we once again renew our love, obedience, and dicated the identity of the person sending the letter. Baptism Conduct for bishops regarding the sexual abuse of a loyalty, we make our own the prayer of Pope Francis gives us a permanent, indelible identity. We belong to Jesus. minor; sexual harassment of or sexual misconduct in his August 20 letter to the people of God, “May We are children of God. Nothing can take that identity away. with an adult; or negligence in the exercise of his the Holy Spirit grant us the grace of conversion and Of course, we can obscure that identity by our sins, but it office related to such cases. the interior anointing needed to express before these cannot be erased. “See what love the Father has bestowed on 4. Supported a full investigation into the situation crimes of abuse our compunction and our resolve us that we may be called children of God” (1 John 3:1). surrounding Archbishop McCarrick, including his courageously to combat them.”

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ST. PETER CATHEDRAL VICARIATE ST. ANDREW, Nahma $5,323 This year’s Upper Peninsula Catholic Services Appeal OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP, Palmer $3,071 ST. ANNE, Escanaba 61,864 (UPCSA) draws its theme, Transformation through Encoun- SACRED HEART, Champion 9,787 ST. ANTHONY, Wells 27,631 ter, from Bishop John Doerfler’s “Transforming Fire” pasto- SACRED HEART, Munising 46,577 ST. CHARLES BORROMEO, Rapid River 13,186 ral plan. This will continue the next three years with themes ST. ANTHONY, Gwinn 25,802 ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON, Bark River 44,670 of transformation through community, discipleship and ST. AUGUSTINE, Republic 5,059 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES, Manistique 30,797 mission. ST. CHRISTOPHER, Marquette 19,808 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, Garden 12,269 UPCSA funds close to ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, Ishpeming 39,866 ST. JOSEPH & ST. PATRICK, Escanaba 47,401 two-thirds of the diocesan ST. JOSEPH, Ishpeming 32,700 ST. JOSEPH, Foster City 6,768 budget for ministries in ST. JOSEPH, Northland 2,481 ST. JOSEPH, Perkins 14,427 vocations and pastoral ST. LOUIS THE KING, Marquette 47,528 ST. MARY MAGDALENE, Cooks 6,147 outreach, education and ST. MARY, Big Bay 7,241 ST. RITA, Trenary 8,431 formation, evangeliza- ST. MICHAEL, Marquette 54,608 ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE, Escanaba 30,444 tion, and Catholic Social ST. PAUL, Negaunee 40,887 Services. It’s key to con- ST. PETER CATHEDRAL, Marquette 74,325 ST. MARY NORWAY VICARIATE tinuing diocesan support ST. THERESE, AuTrain 3,791 AMERICAN MARTYRS, Kingsford 56,379 of parishes, schools, GUARDIAN ANGELS, Crystal Falls 32,818 parishioners and others HOLY NAME OF MARY VICARIATE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, Iron Mountain 36,955 served by the diocese. ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA, Bay Mills 4,914 ST. AGNES, Iron River 34,546 Approximately one-third HOLY FAMILY, Barbeau 9,726 ST. BARBARA, Vulcan 19,585 of the budget is funded by HOLY NAME OF MARY, Sault Ste. Marie 35,107 ST. CECILIA, Caspian 30,127 investment income, pro- HOLY ROSARY, Grand Marais 7,885 ST. MARY & ST. JOSEPH, Iron Mountain 37,234 viding an ongoing source of funds and reducing the amount IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, Moran 7,067 ST. MARY QUEEN OF PEACE, Kingsford 40,766 of capital needed to be raised in the diocese. Parish UPC- OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS, Hessel 11,728 ST. MARY, Norway 32,090 SA goals for 2018-2019 are up less than one percent, from OUR LADY OF VICTORY, Paradise 7,018 ST. ROSE, Channing 14,976 $2,062,011 to $2,078,876. SACRED HEART, DeTour 6,084 Vocations and pastoral outreach makes up one-third of the SACRED HEART, Sugar Island 4,490 ST. MARY ROCKLAND VICARIATE budget. Blessed with 10 men in formation as seminarians, ST. ANNE, Mackinac Island 15,663 HOLY FAMILY, Ontonagon 25,325 the annual cost for their education covered by UPCSA is set ST. FLORENCE, Drummond Island 6,357 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, Wakefield 16,952 at just over $280,000. The permanent diaconate, infirm ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, Brimley 6,716 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, Watersmeet 11,134 priests fund, marriage tribunal and safe environment min- ST. GREGORY, Newberry 30,351 OUR LADY OF PEACE, Ironwood 43,216 istry also benefit from UPCSA. UPCSA funds are not used to ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA, St. Ignace 40,034 SACRED HEART, Ewen 10,558 pay for defense attorneys for accused clergy or settlements ST. ISAAC JOGUES, Sault Ste. Marie 9,784 ST. ANN, Bergland 5,555 with victims of abuse. ST. JOSEPH, Rudyard 10,802 ST. CATHERINE, Marenisco 3,731 The appeal supports the safe environment ministry that ST. JOSEPH, Sault Ste. Marie 41,073 ST. JUDE, White Pine 4,529 works to protect children, young people and vulnerable ST. MARY, Trout Lake 2,380 ST. MARY, Rockland 3,886 adults from abuse. All employees and volunteers in the Di- ST. STANISLAUS KOSTKA, Goetzville 10,776 ST. SEBASTIAN, Bessemer 26,303 ocese of Marquette, over the age of 18, must have a current ST. STEPHEN, Naubinway 9,160 criminal background check on file with the diocese, along ST. TIMOTHY, Curtis 8,191 THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS VICARIATE with the Protecting God’s Children safe environment train- HOLY FAMILY, South Range 15,017 ing. These requirements must be completed prior to employ- ST. JOHN NEUMANN VICARIATE KEWEENAW CATHOLIC MISSIONS, Mohawk 10,693 ment or volunteering. HOLY REDEEMER, Menominee 28,818 MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS/ST. KATERI This year’s budget sees a significant bump in ongoing for- HOLY SPIRIT, Menominee 38,134 TEKAKWITHA, Assinins 3,899 mation of clergy. In support of a well-educated clergy, Father PRECIOUS BLOOD, Stephenson 40,898 RESURRECTION, Hancock 31,648 Brad Sjoquist is assigned to studies in moral theology at RESURRECTION, Menominee 32,372 SACRED HEART, Calumet 19,297 the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome. He was ST. BRUNO, Nadeau 16,047 SACRED HEART, L’Anse 18,476 relieved of his ministry as parochial vicar (associate pastor) ST. JOHN NEUMANN, Hermansville/Spalding 38,626 ST. ANN, Baraga 13,216 of Holy Spirit and Resurrection parishes in Menominee on ST. ANNE, Chassell 19,810 July 2. ST. JOSEPH & ST. PATRICK VICARIATE ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, Dollar Bay 8,305 Diocesan funding for Marygrove Retreat Center in Garden ALL SAINTS, Gladstone 94,031 ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA, Houghton 47,061 has been reinstated in this year’s budget. In the past year it DIVINE INFANT OF PRAGUE, Gulliver 1,965 ST. JOSEPH, Lake Linden 38,316 has experienced an increase in retreatants as well as dona- HOLY FAMILY , Gladstone 41,194 ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE, Calumet 26,193 tions from supporters.

TOTAL $2,078,876 SEE UPCSA, PAGE 5 www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC | UPCSA September 28, 2018 5

Diocesan Annual Budget Meet the 2017-2018 2018-2019 Deacon Candidates! EXPENSE: FAITH FORMATION AND EDUCATION Youth, Young Adult and Family Ministry $78,125 $80,747 Catechesis and Adult Faith Formation 98,248 101,205 Catholic Schools 514,550 485,493 Donation to Catholic School Endowment Funds 0 900,000 1 Subtotal 690,923 1,567,445 VOCATIONS AND PASTORAL OUTREACH Ongoing Formation of Clergy 68,488 164,450 2 Education of Seminarians 293,968 283,601 Divine Worship and Sacred Music 94,773 97,306 Jack Bedard Vocation Services 29,361 28,048 All Saints, Gladstone Canonical Assistance to the Diocese 31,028 37,938 “My first experience with Tribunal Services 57,118 70,681 God was through the examples of my mother, who attended Infirm Priests’ Fund 15,000 15,000 daily Mass and had a great Ministry Personnel Services 170,097 140,182 devotion to Mary.” Safe Environment Ministry 33,263 29,529 Subtotal 793,096 866,735 Please cliP out & Pray for all our candidates for the EVANGELIZATION UPCSA: Key to good works Permanent deaconate! Campus Ministry - N.M.U. & L.S.S.U. 66,515 67,845 For more inFormation on Native American/Other Ministries 75,000 75,000 A deficit in the budget of $900,000 this year is due to a gift diaconal ministry, contact Panama Missions 10,000 10,000 of $100,000 to each of the nine Catholic schools in the dio- deacon tom moseley at: Charitable Donations and Services 23,000 23,000 906-227-9103 - TMoseley@ cese. The funds come from unrestricted investments and are dioceseofmarquette.org U.P. Catholic Newspaper 119,931 119,900 3 to be put into endowments, one for each school. A challenge Pastoral Outreach of the U.S. Bishops 19,913 19,913 to the schools to actively raise money for their endowments Ministry to the Holy Father 20,000 20,000 has been made, which will help to manage operating costs Ministry of the Bishop 173,736 180,499 over the long term. Office of Communications and Social Media 69,806 74,642 Education and formation includes more than the Cath- Holy Cross Subtotal 577,901 590,799 olic schools, it provides for catechetical formation, as well as youth ministry, such as the annual See the See event for Cemetery CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 335,580 338,602 4 middle school-aged youth. Marriage and family life also fall Escanaba & Marquette DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT under this portion of the budget supporting ministries such Fall Notification Development Services 134,381 139,316 as mentor couples in parishes for married people. Each year, in order to beautify Financial Services 490,979 471,355 The evangelization budget, making up a little over one-fifth UPCSA Campaign Services 135,609 137,084 of the total, was mostly unchanged. Ministries supported our cemetery, our grounds and Diocesan Archives 17,597 30,015 include campus ministries at Northern Michigan University maintenance crews perform the Technology expense 63,000 65,000 and Lake Superior State University, ministry of the bishop final cleaning of the year and Subtotal 841,566 842,770 and office of communications and social media. make preparations for the The work of Catholic Social Services (CSS) also benefits winter. All decorations, TOTAL EXPENSE* $3,239,066 $4,206,351 from UPCSA. Counseling, foster care and adoption are a few tributes, flowers (natural and of the CSS services that make up 16 percent of the budget. artificial), pots, baskets and 2017-2018 2018-2019 The Alpha Omega House reentry program for men released wreaths should be removed REVENUE: from jail was so successful in Iron Mountain, that a second by families by October UPCSA GOAL $1,808,711 $1,826,798 house was opened this year in Escanaba. 15th. Articles not removed Parish Assessment for Catholic Schools 253,300 252,078 To learn more about UPCSA, visit www.dioceseofmar- by this time will be disposed Investment Income 1,022,055 1,062,018 5 quette.org/upcsa or contact Terri Gadzinski at tgadzinski@ Investment Income School Fund 80,000 3,750 1 dioceseofmarquette.org or call (906) 227-9108. To read of by Cemetery personnel. Donations and Grants 75,000 161,707 Bishop Doerfler’s Transforming Fire pastoral letter and Families may leave a shepherd’s other messages, visit http://www.dioceseofmarquette.org/ hook but should remove TOTAL REVENUE $3,239,066 $3,306,351 bishop/pastoralmessages. the arrangement. Christmas Visit www.dioceseofmarquette.org/encountervideos to Wreaths may be placed after Budget Deficit $0 ($900,000) 1 watch short, powerful testimonials about encountering November 15th. Jesus, from parishioners across the diocese. New videos will We appreciate your assistance. 1 $100,000 is being donated from the diocese to the UP Catholic Foundation, Inc. for each of the nine Catholic School endowment funds. This will eliminate the be added on a regular basis over the next few weeks. If you need assistance or income derived from those funds. have questions, contact 2 The diocese has a priest studying in Rome to earn a degree in Moral Theology. Neil at (906) 225-0191 3 U.P. Catholic Newspaper (UPC) subsidy reflects only the portion of its budget Tom at (906) 786-4685 that is funded by diocesan investment Income. UPC total budget includes an additional $204,150 of revenues from parish subscriptions, advertising, grants Autumn is a great time and other sources. to stop in to discuss 4 Catholic Social Services of the UP (CSS) amount reflects only the portion of its budget hat is funded by UPCSA. CSS total budget includes an additional $1,386,572 our available Plot and of revenues from counseling services, child welfare services, and other sources. Columbarium Niches. 5 Investment Income is budgeted using a 5 year weighted average at a 5% Also available are spending level. * Depreciation expense is approximately $150,000 and is not included in the our decorating and total expense. planting regulations. 6 September 28, 2018 THE U.P. CATHOLIC | COMMENTARY www.upcatholic.org Faithful citizens vote with formed consciences

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Dioceses pledge cooperation with Attorney General’s investigation The seven Catholic dioceses the seven Catholic dioceses in in the State of Michigan are Michigan, and will cooperate pledging their full cooperation with the Michigan Attorney following an announcement General’s office,” reads a state- from Attorney General Bill ment from the diocese. Schuette that an investigation Since 2002, the diocese fol- is underway to learn how the lows the procedures set forth in Church handled cases of child the Charter for the Protection sexual abuse. of Children and Young People, The investigation was made which was adopted by the U.S. public on Friday, Sept. 21, Catholic bishops to address the following media inquiries to the problem of child and youth sex- state attorney general’s office. ual abuse by clergy. The diocese Details were not available at has consistently been found Marquette • 906-225-0191 • 1400 Wright Street press time early Monday. compliant in annual audits to Escanaba • 906-786-4685 • Hwy. M-35 “The Diocese of Marquette ensure compliance with the welcomes the investigation into norms of the Charter. www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC | RETREATS & SPIRITUAL PLACES September 28, 2018 7 8 September 28, 2018 THE U.P. CATHOLIC | RETREATS & SPIRITUAL PLACES www.upcatholic.org Diocesan retreat center offers something for everyone Marygrove Retreat Cen- doors, retreat participants Marygrove includes a chap- per married couple is $250, Monday through Friday, 8 ter, owned and operated by can find the Stations of the el and adoration chapel, a unless otherwise noted. a.m. to 4 p.m. ET or visit the Diocese of Marquette, Cross and the grotto of the lounge to meet, read and All meals are provided on www.marygrove.org online. is located on the Garden Blessed Virgin Mary. The reflect, a conference room retreats. Payment plans can The following are a selection Peninsula. The retreat center grotto sits among the pine and a dining area. In addi- also be arranged. of upcoming retreats avail- sits on 40 acres of wooded and cedar trees, or Mary’s tion, there are 36 single and For more information, to able at Marygrove: land, which offers a quiet grove, which inspires the double furnished rooms. register for a retreat, or for a and peaceful place to retreat name of the center. The cost of a weekend re- full schedule of retreats, call YOUTH ENCOUNTER to, both inside and out. Out- Within the walls of treat per person is $150 and the center at (906) 644-2771, Oct. 26-28 Youth Encounter Christ (YEC) is a powerful weekend St. Francis de Sales of understanding and experi- Parish presents… encing the Christian faith for young adults ages 16-20. Rome & the In addition to the retreat, there is a follow-up program Amalfi Coast that helps those who attend- ed to carry out what was learned and transfer it to their everyday lives. More information about YEC can be found at www. youthencounterchrist.org. A spring YEC is also held each year. Contact Barry and Yvonne Voss at (906) 563- 5187 for more information and to receive an applica- tion. WISE WOMEN WEEKEND Journey with Father Ben Paris Nov. 9-11 through southern Italy and The history of faith is experience its rich scenery, art, filled with women of vision culture, food and wine. and spirit. This includes the women of the Old Tes- MAY 9 - 18, 2019 tament, disciples of Jesus, 10 days, 13 meals saints, leaders and servants of today. This retreat invites Double $4,569* all Christian women who have heard the call to a deep- Single=$5,369* er relationship with Christ to Triple=$4,519* join for a weekend of prayer, growth and friendship. *For bookings made after Nov 10, 2018, call for rates. SEE MARYGROVE, PAGE 9 Included in price: Round trip Air from Green Bay, Air Taxes & Fees, Surcharges & Hotel Transfers. Highlights include: Rome, Colosseum, Capri, Montecassino, Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Buffalo Milk Mozzarella Factory, Paestum, Pompeii, Winery Visit, Naples, National Archaeological Museum & so much more. Full Itineraries are available.

For more information & reservations: Laura Chapman Holiday Travel Vacations (906) 228-6355 [email protected] FILE PHOTO A street view of Marygrove Retreat Center in Garden. www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC | RETREATS & SPIRITUAL PLACES September 28, 2018 9 MARYGROVE: Retreat opportunities FROM PAGE 8

THE WISE MEN WEEKEND Mary and the saints; the hierarchy; our Nov. 30 – Dec. 2 history; and Catholic moral theology. What is a real man? It is the man who Unless we know what makes our faith puts God first, and allows his faith to and our Church unique, we’re not able permeate everything else. These three to share it fully with our friends, family days of prayer, Christian fellowship and neighbors. and shared wisdom are designed to Parish retreats are offered throughout help men put God first. Young and old, the year. Contact Marygrove to find one married and single, Catholic and Protes- that fits into your schedule. tant – men of many walks of life bring- ing their faith and wisdom to encourage CONSIDER BECOMING each other. The weekend’s retreat direc- A MARYGROVE PATRON tor will be Father Ben Hasse. The ministry of Marygrove is funded largely through the support of kind and SILENT DIRECTED RETREATS generous patrons. Patrons contribute Three-day: Dec. 7-9 at least $200 per year, and are remem- A silent directed retreat is a concen- bered in a special monthly Mass at the trated guided experience of God in retreat center. prayer. With very few exceptions, there Consider joining or renewing your JAMIE GUALDONI | THE U.P. CATHOLIC is no talking during the retreat, includ- membership to the patron’s club by The grotto of the Blessed Virgin Mary sits among the 40 acres of wooded land, or Mary’s ing meals. Participants live by a differ- contacting Marygrove. grove, the namesake of Marygrove Retreat Center in Garden. ent set of rules to bring rest and peace, and heighten the individual’s awareness of God’s RACHEL’S presence. During a silent retreat daily Mass, morning and evening GARDEN prayer in community, opportu- A place of memorial nities for confession and daily and burial for babies lost meetings with a spiritual direc- tor are offered. to miscarriage. The fee for the Eight-Day Annual Parish Retreat retreat is $375 per person, and No matter the length, every 2018 - 2019 season theme is: $150 for a three-day retreat. child’s life leaves an impression The three-day retreat is de- on a parent’s heart. What’s So Special About signed for those who wish to get their feet wet before making a If you would like to Being Catholic? longer silent directed retreat. have a free personalized Director Fr. Tim Ferguson candle ready for you at the ADVENT RETREAT There are many parish retreats Dec. 14-16 memorial service, E-mail: The diocese’s own shepherd, rachelsgarden@ scheduled throughout the season. Bishop John Doerfler will help dioceseofmarquette.org participants to prepare during Contact Marygrove if you are the Holy Season of Advent with Come...share...remember interested in attending one. If your his reflections on life in the the life of your child. Holy Spirit: the Beatitudes. Sign parish currently does not offer a up early for this special retreat! October has been set aside nationally as retreat, consider attending one “Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.” PARISH RETREATS Across the United States, hundreds of parents will that fits into your schedule. Offered throughout the year This year’s theme for the remember babies who were gone too soon. parish retreat is “What’s so Come join us at the Rachel’s Garden Miscarriage $150 per person Special about being Catholic?” Memorial at Holy Cross and remember all those tiny $250 per married couple During the retreat, time will be lives that we will never forget. All families who have spent examining what makes experienced pregnancy or infant loss are invited to Catholicism unique, focusing the memorial service, no matter how long it has on what sets Catholics apart: been since the loss of their child. The Sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist, penance, and Monday, October 15th (Rain or shine) holy orders; the Blessed Virgin 7:00pm Holy Cross Cemetery Visit Marygrove 1400 Wright Street • Marquette, MI 49855 online Info call: 906-225-0191 “There is no footprint too small that it can’t www.marygrove.org leave an imprint in this world.” 10 September 28, 2018 THE U.P. CATHOLIC | RETREATS & SPIRITUAL PLACES www.upcatholic.org Take a pilgrimage following in Bishop Baraga’s footsteps

The Diocese of Marquette’s first HOLY FAMILY PARISH, Soon after his visit Father bishop, Venerable Frederic Baraga ONTONAGON Baraga dedicated the Holy didn’t let the deep snow, blizzards, Ontonagon and Rockland served Name of Jesus Church at the thick forests and swamps teeming the early German settlers who came present site known as As- with mosquitoes stop him from min- to work the Minnesota and Norwich sinins, named after the chief istering to the local people. This year mines. Bishop Baraga came to old baptized by Father Baraga. marks the 150th anniversary of Bish- St. Patrick’s Church, located near On this site, he also opened op Baraga’s death. So, what better the lake shore, to celebrate confir- a school and helped build way to commemorate his death then mation with both Native Americans homes and a church, while by taking a pilgrimage to some of the and German settlers. The ruins of at the same time writing the locations he ministered? Of course, the Norwich mine and of the old St. Dictionary of the Ojibwa the use of a canoe or snowshoes is Francis Xavier Church can be found Language optional. on Norwich Road in Ontonagon. Sites to visit nearby: A Several sites are within the diocese, Sites to visit nearby: St. Mary Mis- shrine dedicated to Bishop and only a few hours away. In the sion in Rockland is home to the old- Baraga is located in L’Anse, Upper Peninsula there are six des- est organ in the diocese that is still in overlooking the Keewenaw ignated sites that are marked with a use for liturgy. It was purchased by Bay. A bit of a drive from the special pilgrimage banner. At these Bishop Baraga in 1859. Assinins area is St. Ignatuis spots pilgrims can collect a special Loyola Parish in Houghton, card to commemorate their journey. MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS, ASSININS which has the distinction of The cards were specially designed by L’Anse and Assinins were the home being dedicated by Bishop a local artist and feature drawings base of Bishop Baraga’s labors from Baraga in 1859. depicting places and items related to 1843 until 1853. The first bishop Holy Redeemer Parish in Bishop Baraga’s life. came to the Assinins area after an Eagle Harbor was built in Specially marked sites are also lo- early L’Anse settler, Pierre Crebassa, 1854 on land purchased by cated in a variety of other dioceses in began writing to then Father Baraga The Snowshoe Priest in 1852. Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michi- in 1840. Crebassa wrote that a num- It is the oldest of the remain- gan. Below is a list of the six pilgrim- ber of Indians had come to him for ing churches actually built age locations in the Diocese of Mar- readings from his old French Bible. by Bishop Baraga still in use JOHN FEE | THE U.P. CATHOLIC A statue of Bishop Frederic Baraga with two Ojibwa quette. A complete list is available He repeated this invitation every year in the diocese. by visiting www.bishopbaraga.org tribe members stands in front of the present Most until Father Baraga agreed to visit in Holy Name of Jesus/St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church in and clicking on the “Bishop Baraga 1843. SEE PILGRIMAGE, PAGE 11 Assinins. Pilgrimage 2018” tab. SAVE THE DATE! September 18, 2019 Join the Diocese of Marquette as Deacon Steve & Jackie Gretzinger host a Religious Pilgrimage to Greece: In the Footsteps of St. Paul the Apostle! (Featuring a 3-night Greek Islands & Turkey cruise) Retrace the missionary journey of the Apostle Paul, prolific writer of the New Testament letters. Travel through ancient cities and pastoral landscapes. Enjoy a 3-night cruise of the magical Greek Islands of Mykonos, Patmos and Santorini. Visit the ancient Roman city of Ephesus, Turkey. Discover archaeological treasures like the Acropolis in Athens and seek ancient wisdom at the ruins of Delphi. Investigate the dramatic Meteora Monasteries, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the biblical town of Corinth on a guided tour featuring the Agora and the Bema, where Paul was brought before the tribunal. Stop in Philippi, where Paul delivered his first sermon in Europe and baptized Lydia, the first Christian. Even see the dungeon where he was held prisoner. Find inspiration throughout as you visit the places where the great apostle lived and preached.

For more information read future issues of The U.P. Catholic Newspaper or contact Laura Chapman at Holiday Travel Vacations 906-228-6355 or [email protected] www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC | RETREATS & SPIRITUAL PLACES September 28, 2018 11 PILGRIMAGE: The path of the first bishop FROM PAGE 10 ST. PETER CATHEDRAL, MARQUETTE Marquette became the seat of the Catholic diocese as the pop- ulation developed away from Sault Ste. Marie, which was the first seat of the diocese. The original St. Peter’s Church was built in 1855. A larger church with a stone foundation was completed in 1866, and Bishop Baraga dedicated the Cathedral to St. Peter the Apostle, when the bishop moved to Marquette from Sault Ste. Marie the same year. Two years later, Bishop ART BY LORE ANN PARENT Baraga’s earthly life ended in An example of one of the cards pilgrims can collect while traveling the Marquette. pilgrimage sites of Venerable Frederic Baraga. This card is received when visiting St. Francis de Sales Parish in Manistique, and depicts several A sarcophagus containing images of the beginning of his mission. his remains is located in the Bishop Baraga Chapel, a side HOLY NAME OF MARY CHURCH, chapel of the cathedral. His tomb was previous- SAULT STE. MARIE ly located in the downstairs of the cathedral in Holy Name of Mary Parish in Sault Ste. Marie COMPANIONS OF CHRIST THE LAMB (CCL) the Bishop’s Crypt, where the remains of Bish- is the original seat of the diocese, and is the third RETREAT CENTER ops Ignatius Mrak, John Vertin, Frederick Eis, oldest Catholic parish in the United States. Its Francis J. Magner, and Thomas L. Noa also lie. current structure is the fifth since its founding in In October of 2014 the newly constructed chapel 350 years ago. A NATURAL was blessed, just two years after Pope Benedict The fourth building, built of logs in 1837, SETTING XVI declared him “Venerable.” The chapel al- became the cathedral church when the U.P. was TO FIND lows his tomb to be more accessible to the public designated as the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie Sites to visit nearby: The Baraga Education- by the Vatican in 1857. Bishop Baraga had his SILENCE, al Center is located just up the street from the church extended and remodeled and it stood PRAYER cathedral. The center is the former residence of until 1880 when it was razed to make room for AND PEACE Bishop Baraga, and is where he died on Jan. 19, the present church. 1868. The educational center features exhibits Attached to the church is a multipurpose room and artifacts focused on Bishop Baraga’s life. called the “Mary Room.” At the south end of the room is a stained glass window that Bishop Bara- ST. FRANCIS DE SALES, MANISTIQUE ga had sent from Belgium for his cathedral. The The Companions of Christ St. Francis de Sales Parish in Manistique is window represents Our Lady of Sorrows and is the Lamb (CCL) known for its stained-glass windows, includ- affectionately called “Our Lady of the Thumb.” offers a variety of rustic ing one of Bishop Baraga. The window depicts Sites to visit nearby: Holy Angels Parish on retreat opportunities: him carrying a Bible, a cross, and a tomahawk. Sugar Island. Bishop Baraga often ministered Other windows feature St. Francis de Sales, to the Native Peoples on Sugar Island, building • Hermitage (meals provided) St. Peter, St. Francis, St. Therese, and Mary, four churches on the island. • Remote hermitage Mother of God, with child. • Solo wilderness camping Nearby the parish is the site Also... of Bishop Baraga’s first mission • Group and Winter (via snowmobile) in the U.P., located in Indian available by special arrangement Lake. Leaving Cross Village, south of the straits, Bishop Features and Information: Baraga canoed across Lake • CCL is under the Diocese of Marquette Michigan toward the Manis- • Retreat Center located nearby in Paradise, Michigan tique area in 1832. He arrived • 1120 wooded acres with many trails and shrines and found that the local In- • Many picturesque campsites on the Betsy River dians already started to build • Daily Mass available in a spacious log chapel a small church. He dedicated • Priest available for confession and direction it to the Honor of God, in the • Non-Catholic retreatants welcome name of His Virgin Mother • No electricity, radio, TV Mary. During the summer he • Regular retreat season from May 1 to Nov. 15 baptized 31 Indians. In 1833, a To contact us, call (or write) larger church was built under Chuck and Kathy Roelant (coordinators) his direction. P.O. Box 12, Paradise MI, 49768 • Phone: 906-492-3815

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CATHOLIC | DEATHS, BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS www.upcatholic.org DEATHS Marquette Kostka, Goetzville Father Ziminski leads campus ministry BEAUCHAMP, Raymond, 83, St. LABELLE, John, 84, Sacred Heart, VERBISKY, Marion, 95, St. Bruno, Thomas the Apostle, Escanaba Calumet Nadeau 50 & 25 YEARS AGO BREGAR, Ralph, 86, St. Paul the LAMKIN, Beverly, 78, St. Paul, WAINIO, Mary Ann, 85, Our Lady BY LARRY CHABOT Apostle, Calumet Negaunee of Peace, Ironwood FROM OUR SUNDAY VISITOR BUDINGER, Barbara, 80, St. Chris- LANCOUR, Lawrence, 80, St. WENZEL, Rose, 89, St. Barbara, SEPTEMBER, 1968 topher, Marquette Christopher, Marquette Vulcan • The Father Marquette statue on Marquette’s lake shore sported a CALABRO, Mayme, 90, Immacu- LANFRANKI, Joseph, 83, Sacred WOOD, Anne, 52, St. Anthony of new sign donated by the Knights of Columbus. Heart, Calumet Padua, Gwinn • A 21-story history tower opened on the Sault Ste. Marie waterfront late Conception, Wakefield where Father Jacques Marquette established a mission in 1668. CHAILLIER, George, 85, Holy LARSON, John, 94, Holy Spirit, • Sister Mary Edmund, newly enrolled at Rhode Island College, was Family, Gladstone Menominee BAPTISMS pictured with a freshman beanie on top of her habit. CHAPUT, Elaine, 85, St. Anne, MARONEN, Duwayne, 69, St. Paul CALUMET, St. Paul the Apostle: Chassell the Apostle, Calumet Anderson Hamlin FROM THE U.P. CATHOLIC CLOUTIER, Robert, 68, Sacred MCCASH, Dorothy, 92, Holy Spirit, COPPER HARBOR, Our Lady of the SEPTEMBER, 1993 Heart, Calumet Menominee Pines: Drake Paul Harju • As the new ABC show “NYPD Blue” debuted on TV-6, 20 Catholics MCCARTHY, Frances, 93, St. ESCANABA, St. Thomas the Apos- – calling the show pornographic – picketed outside the station. COLAVECCHI, Paul B., 66, St. Mary • Menominee native Father Jamie Ziminski took over the campus Queen of Peace, Kingsford Sebastian, Bessemer tle: Georgia Danielle Bougie ministry program at Northern Michigan University. COLOGNA, Barb, 80, St. John Neu- MILLIGAN, Anna, 90, St. Mary, GARDEN, St. John the Baptist: • The annual Bishop’s Charities pre-season game at Packers Stadium mann, Spalding-Hermansville Norway Tahliah Plante netted $60,000 in donations. DAIGNEAULT, James K., 84, St. PERKOVICH, Paul Victor, 56, Our NADEAU, St. Bruno: Aubrey Thomas the Apostle, Escanaba Lady of Peace, Ironwood Johnson Funeral home & Cemetery Guide DE MURI, Marie, 94, Immaculate PETERSON, Eunice, 94, St. John Conception, Iron Mountain the Baptist, Garden WEDDINGS DE SAUTELLE, Frances Ann, 92, PRIANTE, Ann Mary, 97, Our Lady BESSEMER, St. Sebastian: Angeli- Our Lady of Peace, Ironwood of Peace, Ironwood ca Foster and Matthew Hoff FLETCHER, Dorothy, 77, St. Flor- PRIANTE, Joseph John, 60, Our CALUMET, Sacred Heart: Elizabeth ence, Drummond Island Lady of Peace, Ironwood Zelinski and Nicholas Meneguzzo HAMARI, David, 67, St. Michael, PROSSER, Frank, 72, St. Paul, ESCANABA, St. Anne: Morgan Marquette Negaunee Blake and James Pepin HAMM, Robert, 82, Holy Spirit, SOLDA, Bruno, 94, St. Barbara, GLADSTONE, Holy Family: Alexan- Range Funeral Service Inc. Menominee Vulcan dra Gordanier and Brent Chenier Frick-Zielinski F. Home Ketola-Burla F. 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During that time he Father Schmied spent several served on the diocesan liturgical commission, as- Burial Lots, Mausoleum years ministering in the Diocese sisted with prison ministry at Baraga Correction- & Columbarium Niches of Marquette. al Facility and was chaplain of the Marquette area He was born in Columbus, Third Order of St. Francis Franciscan chapter. Holy Cross - Marquette Wis., son of Francis and Lorraine He was temporary parochial administrator of St. 1400 Wright St. Schmied. In 1961 he was invested Paul the Apostle Parish in Calumet, and assisted Neil Newcomb 225-0191 with the Capuchin habit. He per- with help out ministries throughout the diocese. petually professed in 1967, and From 2010-18, he was a pastor in Saginaw, Mich. Holy Cross - Escanaba was ordained a priest in 1969. Father Schmied is survived by his siblings San- Hwy M-35 Rev. Thomas F. Father Schmied ministered dra Wedel and Daniel Wedel. Tom Stannard 786-4685 Schmied most of his religious life as an A Mass of Christian burial was held on Sept. 18 itinerant preacher in Michigan at St. Joseph Parish in Appleton, Wis.

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He is survived by daughters, Sharon (Christopher) (906) 643-7711 • fax (906) 643-7089 • www.dodsonfh.com From 1959-1971 they also managed Van Damme-Hollis, Kathleen Van Damme, Laurie Bruce J. Dodson, Funeral Director Paul P. Van Damme Willow Farm Dairy in Harvey and (Steve Govier) Van Damme; son, Father Larry Van from 1971 to 1995 they owned and Damme; daughter-in-law, Linda Van Damme. He is operated Superior Frozen French also survived by several sisters-in-law, brothers-in- Advertising space available. Fries in Watson. law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were members of St. Joseph Catholic Church A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Sept. 24 Contact Deacon Steve in Northland and active with the Hiawatha Land at St. Joseph Parish in Perkins. Father Allen Mott 1-866-452-5112 • [email protected] Farm Bureau and Metropolitan Farm Union. He was the principal celebrant, Father Van Damme and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Father Francis DeGroot concelebrated. www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC | CALENDARS (ALL TIMES LOCAL) September 28, 2018 13 THE U.P. CATHOLIC CALENDAR Baraga Educational Center hours begin Oct. 1 Effective Oct. 1 the Baraga Educational Center will be open Menu includes Italian chick- FRIDAY, Sept. 28 SUNDAY, Oct. 7 Monday through Friday from 1 until 5 p.m. ET. Evenings and en, pasta, polenta, fall vegeta- A fish bake will be held at Legion of Mary, Marquette weekends are available by appointment. bles, salads, and homemade St. Christopher Parish in Curia will meet at 1:30 p.m. The Baraga Educational Center is located at 615 S. Fourth pie. Prepared take-out meals Marquette from 4 until 7 at Precious Blood Parish in Street in Marquette. p.m. Dinner includes baked Stephenson. are available by calling Judy fish, coleslaw, potatoes, roll at (906) 563-9408 by Oct. 8. The cost is $12 for adults, Join the Friends of the Poor run/walk fundraiser and dessert. Take-out orders A Holy Hour celebrating Ishpeming will host The Friends of the Poor run/walk on $6 for children ages 6-12, are available. Cost is $12 for the Feast of Our Lady of the Saturday, Oct. 6, beginning at the Iron Ore Heritage Trail in and free for children five and adults, $6 for children ages Rosary in conjunction with Ishpeming. Race day registration is at 8 a.m., with the race under. 6-12, and free for children five Respect Life Sunday will be beginning at 9 a.m. and under. held at St. Cecilia Parish in All proceeds will benefit local families with food, rent, utili- SUNDAY, Oct. 14 Caspian, beginning at 3 p.m. ty and transportation assistance. It benefits the Society of St. A harvest dinner is set to SUNDAY, Sept. 30 For more information contact Vincent de Paul Conferences of Ishpeming, Negaunee, and take place at All Saints Parish A RiseUP ministry (formerly Terry Verville at (906) 265- Republic. in Gladstone from 11 a.m. Awaken) event will be held at 5265 or rntverv@sbcglobal. Participants may register on the day of the event, or online until 2:30 p.m. Menu consists 4 p.m. at Holy Spirit Parish in net. by visiting www.fopwalk.org/event/2123. It is a $5 minimum of chicken, meatballs, and Menominee. Tom Fassbender donation to participate. will be the guest speaker. The The new season of the homemade bread and pies. format of a RiseUP event is Cathedral Concert Series Proceeds from the dinner are used to provide Christmas Marquette to host a Rosary Coast to Coast event three-fold: praise and wor- kicks off at 3 p.m. at St. Peter The annual Rosary Coast to Coast is slated for Sunday, Oct. baskets for the needy. Price is ship, the preached Gospel and Cathedral. In conjunction 7 across the United States. A gathering will take place in Mar- $11 for adults, $7 for children Eucharistic Adoration. with the 2018 Marquette Bach quette at 4 p.m. at Ellwood A. Mattson Lower Harbor Park. If ages 5-11, and free for chil- To learn more visit www. Festival, plan a day of musi- there is inclement weather the site will be St. Peter Cathedral. dren four and under. riseup906.org. cal exploration to four area For more information contact Tiffany Ampe at (906) 236- churches. Four organists will 4654 or Helen Miller at (906) 475-7225. SEPT. 30-OCT. 4 preform all-Bach half-hour MONDAY, Oct. 15 A mission led by Father recitals. The final recital will October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Register for the fall Youth Encounter weekend Jim Costigan of the Fathers be at 4:30 p.m. at St. Peter A Youth Encounter weekend will take place at Marygrove Month. Join Holy Cross of Mercy will be hosted by Cathedral. Transportation Retreat Center in Garden Oct. 26-28. Youth Encounter is Cemetery in Marquette in St. Agnes (Iron River) & St. will be provided. For more an intense weekend of understanding and experiencing the a memorial service to re- Cecilia (Caspian) Parishes. It information, call (906) 226- Christian Faith for young people, ages 16-20. member those tiny lives. The will begin at 6:30 p.m. each 6548. For more information or for registration forms contact Bar- service begins at 7 p.m. For night at St. Agnes Parish. The ry and Yvonne Voss, by phone (906) 563-5187. Visit www. more information call (906) theme is “Angels and Devils.” TUESDAY, Oct. 9 YouthEncounterChrist.org to view a video titled, “Christ is 225-0191. Refreshments and a social Resurrection Parish in Counting on You.” will follow each session. Menominee will host a fall luncheon from 11 a.m. until 1 SATURDAY, Oct. 20 St. Joseph Parish, Ishpem- Submit items for The U.P. Catholic Newspaper THURSDAY, Oct. 4 p.m. The price is $8. To make The U.P. Catholic invites all parishes, missions and schools ing will host its annual fall ba- In honor of St. Francis of reservations call (906) 863- to submit events for possible publication in the newspaper’s zaar from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Assisi’s feast day, St. Michael 3405. calendar. Events can be submitted to news@dioceseofmar- Booths include baked goods, Parish in Marquette, will host quette.org. crafts, drawings, a white a blessing of the pets at 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 10 Submission deadlines for upcoming issues: elephant sale and various Participants are invited to A fall luncheon will be host- Oct. 26 issue: Submit by Oct. 5 vendors. Beginning at 11 a.m., bring donations for UPAWS. ed by the Women’s League of Nov. 16 issue: Submit by Oct. 26 a luncheon will be available Suggested items are blankets, St. Barbara Parish in Vulcan Dec. 7 issue: Submit by Nov. 16 towels, scrip or monetary from 11:15 a.m. until 1 p.m. for $6. donations. For a complete list of items needed visit www. HYMNAL HIGHLIGHTS upaws.org. Three of the hymns to be featured in the diocesan hymnal OCT. 6-7 are: The fall fest at St. Paul the “The Kingdom of God” Apostle Parish in Calumet will “God, We Praise You” begin with bingo on Saturday “Seed, Scattered and Sown” evening at 6:30 p.m. Sunday’s The destiny of the people of God “is the kingdom of God, events include Mass with Pol- October 28, 2018 which has been begun by God Himself on earth, and which ka Music at 10 a.m., followed is to be further extended until it is brought to perfection by by ethnic food booths from 11 Him at the end of time, when Christ, our life, shall appear” a.m. until 1 p.m. Food booth (Lumen Gentium). Written in 1973, the hymn, “The King- tickets are $1 each. Food dom of God,” fittingly describes Christ’s kingdom—not so booths include Slovenian, much in terms of a particular place—but as a profound Croatian, Italian, German and Attention parishes & organizations! state of mind (Luke 17: 20-21); the kingdom is “justice and Indian. To place an advertisement of joy, mercy and grace, challenge and choice, the gift and the goal.” The kingdom of God is the place where Christ reigns Got News? gratitude for your favorite priest, in our hearts. Jesus Christ is the King of the Universe, and contact Deacon Steve at we are called to follow Him and answer His call in every Send to: news@ moment of our lives. dioceseofmarquette. [email protected] • (906) 863-7460 Editor’s note: The U.P. Catholic is featuring a series of Cut-off date: October 4th. “Hymnal Highlights” to give a preview of some of the music org that will be included in the upcoming diocesan hymnal. 14 September 28, 2018 THE U.P. CATHOLIC www.upcatholic.org DeGroot, Van Damme, Veneklase celebrate silver jubilees

BY CAROL HOLLENBECK things differently,” he said. “Once I the same question.” Mass and the Eucharist. I love all my THE U.P. CATHOLIC was in circles that included priests, it Soon after his ordination, Father kids - even the cranky ones!” helped me see what that life is about.” Van Damme participated in World “The opportunity to feed the sheep, to Traditionally, young men consid- Father Van Damme graduated from Youth Day 1993 in Denver where now do what Jesus told Peter to do, after the ering entering the priesthood join a NMU with a bachelor’s in business St. John Paul II referred often to John Resurrection, is my greatest satisfac- minor seminary as teens or enter sem- administration and master’s in guid- 10:10, “I came that they may have life tion,” said Father DeGroot. “Too many inary after high school graduation or ance and counseling. The following and have it more abundantly.” things in the world can be a distraction. some years in college. But all three of August, at the age of 28, he entered “I think of that often in ministry,” We lose our mission. It’s important for the priests in the Diocese of Marquette the seminary at Mundelein, Ill. He was Father Van Damme said. “Everywhere me to say Mass every day. I’ll say Mass who are celebrating 25th Jubilees this ordained on June 11, 1993. I’ve gone, it’s there, ev- three times a day, if I need to.” year waited until later in their lives to Father Veneklase also saw a differ- ery assignment – God’s Father DeGroot looks back on his make that step. ent path for himself in his younger abundant life.” prison ministry as an important part Father Francis DeGroot, Father years. He was an engineer for six years “I’ve enjoyed all of of his vocation. “That ministry helps Larry Van Damme and Father Gregory before joining the Order of the Virgin it,” he said. “Working fulfill their (inmates’) spiritual needs. Veneklase all mark their Silver Jubilee Mary’s seminary in Boston. “I decided with young adults is It helps keep people alive spiritually, this year. not to continue, and I left there after especially rich. Serv- to keep them fed and focused,” he said. “I wasn’t an academic,” Father De- two years,” he said. ing engaged couples Father DeGroot offers some advice Groot said. “I had reading issues, and Father Veneklase was trying to is very edifying. … I’ve Rev. Larry to anyone considering joining a reli- that haunted me all through school. I decide which of two seminaries to join had the joy of watching Van Damme gious community. “God takes care of was held back a year in eighth grade, and asked God for a sign. That sign five of my parishio- his shepherds,” he said. “God will take in the hopes that that would help, but indicated the Polish Carmelites in ners become priests for the Diocese care of your needs. He took care of me it didn’t. I was hyperactive and rest- Munster, Ind. He joined the order on of Marquette, one from Iron Moun- getting through the college program. less, more a hands-on person. I figured Jan. 12, 1988, and that began a period tain-Kingsford and four from MTU. Don’t look back when you put your hand I’d never go back to school (after high of travel for him. He went to Rome to There were more ordained in other di- to the plow. If you really want to serve school).” study theology in 1989, graduating in oceses and also some professed sisters the Lord, don’t look back, and you’ll get But right after high school, Father June of 1992. “I went in other dioceses.” there. The Apostles did that. There were DeGroot said, he had to have back to Poland to get to Another blessing, he said, is the Fra- a lot of other things I could have done, surgery. The problem know the language and ternity of Priests International, whose but I stayed on. I said this prayer every resurfaced some years customs of my order,” 12 member group in the U.P. meets day, and still say it, ‘Lord, guide me in later. “I had to slow he said. “I complet- about 20 times a year. “It’s a rich this life to do what is most pleasing to down and then, when ed a second novitiate source of grace and fraternal support, you. Not my will, but your will be done.’” I was in my mid 30s, I in Lodz, Poland and and a wonderful source of camaraderie The Church needs to encourage went back to school,” hoped to be ordained for me. It’s hard to imagine my priest- young people to take up vocations, he said. He attended in Rome. I had joined Rev. Gregory hood without that group,” he said. Father DeGroot continued. “We need Sacred Heart School a class of 12 or 13. The Veneklase “It’s been complicated. But God is to help young guys who are willing to Rev. Francis of Theology, Franklin, Polish province was good. He drops hints,” commented Fa- step up and do the work of a priest. DeGroot Wis., and Cardinal made into two - Warsaw and Kra- ther Veneklase. “My greatest satisfac- Hopefully, they will stick with it, even Stritch College, Mil- kow. Five of us went to Krakow, and tion comes with helping more people as priests get distracted, and we lose waukee, Wis., earning a bachelor of we were ordained in the seminary’s get to Heaven in the best possible way. some along the way,” he said. arts degree and a masters of divinity church there on May 22, 1993. A I get satisfaction by offering people the in 1993. “The grace of God pulled me Hungarian bishop ordained us. We sacraments, forgive their sins, offer SEE JUBILEE, PAGE 15 through,” he said. were his first class. The Being a priest was not Father Van Mass was in Polish and Damme’s first career choice as a youth the sermon in Latin.” growing up on the family farm in The three priests Watson, but others saw in him what reflected on their voca- he did not recognize in himself. “As a tions. young boy, I was fascinated with God,” “I wouldn’t have Father Van Damme said. “I respected imagined 25 years of and appreciated priests, but they were ministry being filled totally ‘other.’ It’s not what you con- with so much variety,” sider yourself doing.” Father Van Damme As he often does, God had plans. muses. “I am repeat- “My life experiences along the way edly amazed by God’s and involvement in campus ministry generosity and mercy. when I attended Northern Michigan Jesus keeps lavishing University allowed my faith to grow,” us with life. As priests, he said. “I found a new depth in my we point that out and relationship with Jesus. Then Campus celebrate it. When I Minister Patricia Lynott and afterward was in seminary, a Msgr. Joseph Dunleavy asked me if I’d priest said, ‘I don’t ever considered being a priest. That understand why more thought never went away.” men don’t want to be Increasingly, people around him priests.’ At the time, I seemed to identify the attributes of thought that was sim- a priest in him. “They helped me see plistic. But now, I ask www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC September 28, 2018 15 Parishes celebrate the feast JUBILEE: Priests celebrate 25 years of ministry FROM PAGE 14 of the Triumph of the Cross Father Larry Van Damme has served par- 2011, he was assigned to St. Agnes in Iron ishes in Iron Mountain, Quinnesec, Goetz- River and St. Cecelia in Caspian as an admin- ville, Hessel, DeTour, Drummond Island, at istrator. Once he was incardinated into the Michigan Tech in Houghton, Hancock, Dollar Diocese of Marquette on May 27, 2015, he Bay, Marquette, Ishpeming and Champion. became pastor of those parishes. On July 2, he was appointed pastor of St. Father Fran De Groot served for three Paul, Negaunee, and Our Lady of Perpetual months as a deacon on Mackinac Island. Help, Palmer. During his years as pastor in He was assigned as an associate pastor in Houghton and Marquette, he was involved in Marquette. He was assigned as pastor at college campus ministries, and was Diocesan Rudyard, Barbeau and Trout Lake as well as Director of Campus Ministry for 14 years. the prison ministry at Kinross Correction- Until recently he served as Bishop John Do- al Facility. He also served at Resurrection erfler’s Vicar for Clergy for nearly four years. Parish in Menominee. On Feb. 15, 2008, Father Greg Veneklase has served parishes he was assigned as pastor at St. Anne in in Chicago and Iron Mountain. On July 1, Escanaba. Passing opioid bill an important first step in addressing crisis CNA/EWTN News - The head of the U.S. year approach, it can be difficult to complete bishops’ human development committee complex legislation during the remaining applauded the U.S. Senate for passing a bill time. The opioid crisis, however, cannot wait responding to the nation’s opioid crisis, and until next year.” encouraged the House of Representatives to It would provide for research for new pass the legislation as well. The Opioid Crisis non-habit-forming painkillers, additional Response Act was approved by a vote of 99-1. medication-assisted treatment and psycholog- “The Senate passed bill is but a first step in ical services, programs to benefit babies born addressing several aspects of the opioid crisis, with opioid addiction and their mothers, and including support for increases in research, new recovery centers for opioid addiction. treatment, education, and security and law Bishop Dewane quoted a preliminary esti- enforcement,” said Bishop Frank Dewane of mate by the Centers for Disease Control which Venice, Florida, in a Sept. 21 statement. suggested that more than 72,000 people had “As the midterm elections and the end of the died in 2017 as the result of a drug overdose.

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