Gather in gratitude, prayer and hope.
Join Bishop Walsh at a special Mass in each of the six vicariates to honor the country’s 250th anniversary and its consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Learn more below and check out the event flyer.
Central Vicariate
- Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- St. Mary Cathedral, Gaylord at 5 pm
North Vicariate
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey at 5:30 pm
East Vicariate
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- St. Ignatius, Rogers City at 5:30 pm
Southeast Vicariate
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- St. Joseph, West Branch at 5:30 pm
Southwest Vicariate
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- St. Ann, Cadillac at 5:30 pm
West Vicariate
- Wednesday, December 9, 2026
- Immaculate Conception, Traverse City at 5:30 pm
Together, these celebrations invite the faithful to reflect on God’s blessings over the nation’s history and to renew their commitment to living the Gospel in the years ahead.
