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Check out this story, featured in the upcoming April 15, 2022 issue of The U.P. Catholic, highlighting Sister Ellen Enright, who left the Diocese of Marquette five years ago to retire in Northlake, Ill. But for Sister Ellen, retirement doesn’t mean inactivity.

Father Jernej Šuštar offers a humorous and faith-filled reflection on the surprising path that led him from Slovenia to become a priest in Venerable Bishop Frederic Baraga's See, the Diocese of Marquette. Introduction and blessing by Msgr. Michael Steber, pastor of St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette, Michigan.

Three ordinations this year is a huge accomplishment for our diocese! God-willing, we hope for three more next spring! Learn how you can help Yoopers for Seminarians 2020!

For a man discerning priesthood, his journey begins in many ways.

In the Summer 2020 Yoopers for Seminarians newsletter, journey through this year's Ordination Liturgy.

Read about Father Brandon Oman's upcoming assignment with the Archdiocese of Military Services. Story to be featured in the upcoming June 19, 2020 issue of The U.P. Catholic. Read and share!

The Diocese of Marquette Vocations Office uses this icon for prayer cards. Fr. Ben Hasse encountered this image through The Printery House when he was a seminarian and later as vocations director asked for permission to use it. Here’s the story behind the icon and the iconographer. This image is featured on the miniature seminary poster which is included in the UP Catholic. 

Seminarian Christian Flagstadt is serving this summer in Negaunee! Here he offers a reflection on Monday's celebration, the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church.

Dcn. Romeo's Pentecost homily! On Friday, Dcn. Romeo and Dcn. Tom Merkel will be ordained priests, and Ben Rivard will be ordained a deacon! Please pray for them!

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

The seminarians for the Diocese of Marquette are making weekly videos reflecting on the Scripture readings for Mass

Three seminarians await ordination in June, two to the priesthood and one to the diaconate.

Priestly discernment involves asking, "Is God calling me to the priesthood?"  The answer requires the seminarian, his spiritual director, his vocations director, and others to work together.