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Teachers at SHS are finding ways to make distance learning fun.

As we prepare to once again gather joyfully together at our parishes and greet familiar faces, I am hopeful that we will see some new faces too. Many anticipate this time of the pandemic will give rise to a resurgence in the Church, bringing back not only marginal Catholics but those who have been away from the Church for a long time. Let us prepare to welcome them back as a reminder of our call to evangelization.

Young Adult Catholic Q&A with Andrew Kilpela

Former Totus Tuus missionary Emma Fassbender shares her experience of being a summer missionary in the Diocese of Marquette.

A most unusual Chrism Mass was celebrated at St. Peter Cathedral in 2020 due to the pandemic. See how a few diocesan staff members assisted, in a socially distant manner, to prepare the blessed oils for parishes to use throughout the year, until the next Chrism Mass.

How is Father Marquette Catholic Academy continuing education during the school closures?

The halls of Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy, affectionately nicknamed JPII, have sat without the thrum of student activity for nearly two months, now. While the staff is used to silent summers, there's just something about a still school in May that is just...sad.

Check out this video from the Vocations Office to learn how you can prayerfully support the men preparing for ordination in June.

Young Adult Catholic Q&A with Tony Schafer

Perhaps a way to express your faith during this time is to nominate someone for the Legacy of Faith Catholic Service Award, which recognizes a lifetime of dedication and service to the Church. Criteria and nomination form are at www.LegacyOfFaith.net. Nominations deadline is June 1st.

Bishop John issues guidelines for resuming public Masses

Amidst the stay-at-home order, families share how God has been present and at work in their lives.

The new CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act is designed to help those facing economic hardship during the pandemic. Click the image to read how it affects you and your charitable goals

Fr. Jamie Zimiski, pastor of All Saints in Gladstone, uses Flocknote to help his parish stay connected

Remember your parish on GivingTuesday

Holy Name Catholic School teachers will soon earn as much as public school teachers thanks to a generous recurring donation

The center recently received a grant from the Community Foundation of Marquette County to increase its meals-to-go program

Bishop John holds special prayer service on Friday, May 1st to reconsecrate nation to Mary, Mother of the Church