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The Bishop Baraga Association will soon have a newly translated book written by Venerable Bishop Frederic Baraga available for purchase, titled “Heavenly Flowers,” originally written in 1846.

The Care Clinic's annual fundraising banquet was held on Oct. 17 at Northern Michigan University’s Northern Center, with the theme of "Let's Build Each Other Up."

Catholic Social Services of the U.P. (CSSUP) has a new women's recovery house in Menominee that will serve those in need in the community. Kate Sjogren, director of CSSUP's Escanaba recovery house, also shares the story of her own recovery journey. Read on to find out more.

Read on to learn more about Melvin and Teresa Leivo and the advice that they have to share after 70 years of marriage together.

Read on to learn more about the homebound ministry present at St. Joseph Parish in Ishpeming.

Diocesan vice-chancellor Terry Bailey participated in a 31 mile race, inspired by Venerable Bishop Frederic Baraga, and reflects on his experience.

Read on to learn more about Dale and Cecelia Tembreull and the advice that they have to share after 70 years of marriage together.

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.