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Following the devastating fire in May of 2021 that resulted in the loss of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Mission in Bay Mills, the community celebrated the dedication of the newly rebuilt church building on Aug. 11, 2024.

The Ampe family, parishioners of St. Peter Cathedral, were named the 2024 Knights of Columbus state and international Family of the Year. Read on to find out more.

The U.P. Catholic held a summer photo contest. See the winning photos and the other entries featuring parishes and places of Catholic interest in the U.P. Thanks to all who submitted photos.

Read on to learn more about the local newspaper created by student Hannah Williams for St. Anne Parish in Chassell and St. Albert the Great University Parish.

Angie and Jerry Mazurek of Bessemer share their experience attending the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Ind.

Read on to learn more about Will Heller, one of the diocese's newest seminarians, and how he brings his Catholic faith to his weightlifting career.

Read on to learn more about the vocation story of Sister Maria Teresita of the Infant Jesus, OCD, a member of The Discalced Carmelite Nuns of the Monastery of the Holy Cross in Iron Mountain.

As Sister Hannah Johnecheck, OSF, begins her new ministry in Bapchule, Ariz., she reflects on her time in the Diocese of Marquette.

Read on to learn more about the newly ordained Dcn. Zack Mazurek's thoughts about his ministry for the summer.

Mary Lou Nelson, a pilgrim on the diocesan pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain, and France, shares how she found healing after the loss of her husband. Read on to find out more.

Beginning Aug. 1, 2024, Dcn. Paul Lochner will serve as director of Divine Worship and master of ceremonies for the Diocese of Marquette.

Dcn. Tom McClelland was ordained 18 years ago to the permanent diaconate by now Archbishop Alexander Sample on June 9, 2006. He reflects on events that he considers highlights of his time in the diocese as he prepares to move to the lower peninsula.

Read on to learn more about Fr. Glenn Theoret, who is celebrating his 25th anniversary jubilee in 2024.

Get to know more about Melissa Pillifant, the new principal of Father Marquette Catholic Academy.

Read on to learn more about the vocation story of Sister Helen Therese of Our Lady of Sorrows, OCD, a member of The Discalced Carmelite Nuns of the Monastery of the Holy Cross in Iron Mountain.

Read on to learn more about the vocation story of Sister Marites of Stella Maris, OCD, a member of The Discalced Carmelite Nuns of the Monastery of the Holy Cross in Iron Mountain.

Get to know more about Jessica Betz, the new director of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Marquette, beginning in May of 2024.

Beginning July 1, 2024, Bishop John Doerfler has appointed Fr. Ryan Ford to serve as Vicar for Evangelization and Catechesis for the Diocese of Marquette.

All Saints Parish in Gladstone recently completed a major renovation of the church. This project was the culmination of years of planning. Read on to find out more about the renovations as shared by associate pastor, Fr. Brandon Yanni. Fr. Yanni also serves as associate pastor of St. Andrew in Nahma, St. John the Baptist in Garden, and St. Mary Magdalene in Cooks.

The Bishop Baraga Association (BBA) has recently added a new item to its list of merchandise: a pair of socks depicting Venerable Bishop Frederic Baraga and other key details relating to the life of the Diocese of Marquette’s first bishop.