A Legacy of Faith — Built by You
As we come to the final week of the Cathedral Renovation campaign, we ask: What kind of Church will we leave for future generations?
The 50th Anniversary of St. Mary Cathedral is a moment to look back with gratitude — and forward with hope. By supporting the renovation of our sanctuary, you are helping ensure that our children and grandchildren will inherit a Cathedral that inspires, teaches, and proclaims the beauty of our Catholic faith.
We are nearly there — and your gift can help bring this vision to completion. Join us in creating a legacy of beauty, reverence and unity for our Diocese.
To learn more and make your gift, visit:
DioceseofGaylord.org/CathedralRenovation
Sacred Heart Seminary Visit
Fr. Benjamin Rexroat is organizing a seminary visit to Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit on November 19-21 for high schoolers ages 16+ through early college students.
This visit is a great way for young men who are considering a vocation to the priesthood to get a taste of life in seminary, connect with seminarians and fellow discerners, and take time to intentionally pray about God's call for their life.
Your help promoting this event would be so appreciated! First, if you know a young man who may be interested in this trip, please invite him and encourage him to register using the event page linked below.
Second, please promote this event through your parish or school communications using one of the graphics linked below.
If you have logistical questions about this trip, please reach out to Ms. Lilly Bobrowski at lbobrowski@dioceseofgaylord.org.
Gregorian Chant Concerts – A Sacred Invitation
Come experience the beauty of Gregorian chant and sacred music with the Diocesan Gregorian Schola, led by Kirsten Trudeau and Rita McIntyre. These free concerts are moments of prayer—lifting hearts to God through timeless music.
Concert Dates:
- Wed, Nov. 19 – 6:30 p.m.
Cross in the Woods, Indian River - Thu, Nov. 20 – 6:30 p.m.
St. Francis of Assisi, Traverse City - Fri, Nov. 21 – 6:30 p.m.
St. Mary Cathedral, Gaylord
Special Guest:
Maestro Davide Bucci, organist of St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, will join the Schola in presenting works by Palestrina, St. Hildegard von Bingen, St. John Henry Newman, and traditional Gregorian chant.
All are welcome. Come and let your soul find rest.
Bishop Walsh Creates St. Joseph Measure and Devotional Prayer
While on spiritual retreat at the St. Joseph Chapel in McBain, Mich., a St. Joseph Measure devotion was put on Bishop Walsh’s heart. Thanks to the Holy Spirit, Bishop Walsh wrote a special devotional prayer to Saint Joseph, and designed a St. Joseph Measure to help people say the prayer. “I was praying for a variety of things in the chapel and relying on St. Joseph’s intercession at the time,” explains Bishop Walsh. “St. Joseph came to my rescue. I felt comforted and strengthened by his presence.”
The St. Joseph Measure has a cross with fleurs-de-lis and lilies— both symbols of St. Joseph. The measure includes a series of brown beads and medallions to remind us of each aspect of St. Joseph’s discipleship, allowing us the opportunity to reflect on how we should be living out our discipleship. The final prayer, on the carpenter’s square, or the measure, reminds us of St. Joseph’s virtuous life that was holy, hidden and humble as well as sacred scripture.
If you are interested in purchasing the St. Joseph Measure, prayer card and pouch, visit dioceseofgaylord.org/stjosephmeasure
Jubilee 2025 Events
Jan. 3, 2026, St. Mary
Closing Mass for the Jubilee Year
Attention High School Youth!
NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference) is a powerfully unique three-day experience of prayer, community, evangelization, catechesis, service and empowerment for Catholic teenagers (of high school age) and their adult chaperones.
Where: Indianapolis, Indiana
When: November 20-22, 2025
Learn more and register at NCYC.US
Hundredfold Workshop
Do you want to help inspire a culture of vocations in your home parish? Do you want to “do more” to help meet our diocese’s growing need for vocations to the priesthood, consecrated life, and marriage? Join us for a Parishioner Workshop lead by Vocation Ministry.
The purpose of this workshop is to equip Catholic laity to form a vibrant vocation ministry that promotes vocations to the priesthood, marriage, and consecrated life in their parish.
What you will learn:
• What is a vocation ministry?
• What is the recipe for a vocation-producing parish?
• How do we start and sustain our ministry?
• How do we invite our youth to discern a call?
This event will occur 8 AM – 3 PM on December 6 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, beginning with 8 AM Mass celebrated by Bishop Jeffrey Walsh. Please sign up below so we can prepare enough materials and food. We will reach out leading up to the event with further details.
Register here: gaylordvocations.org/upcoming-events/hundredfold-workshop/
Free Large Print Bibles & Missalettes
Since 1900, Xavier Society for the Blind has been providing free braille, audio, and large print materials to Catholics who are blind/visually impaired. Learn more at xaviersocietyfortheblind.org.
If you or anyone you know is interested:
Call 800-637-9193 or 212-473-7800
Email: info@xaviersociety for the blind
Pray Daily with Bishop Walsh
Begin your day in prayer with Bishop Walsh. Each day, the bishop will share a daily prayer and petition, providing an opportunity to reflect before starting your daily routine.
Taken directly from the Liturgy of Hours, the morning prayer intercessions help us in sanctifying the day with prayer, ultimately bringing us closer to God and closer to the universal Church.
Visit our Facebook page facebook.com/diocesegaylord or our YouTube channel youtube.com/@DioceseofGaylordMI to join in the daily Prayers & Intentions.
Up North Catholic E-Newsletter
The Diocese of Gaylord has recently launched a weekly e-newsletter that will help deepen your understanding and relationship with God. Subscribe now and receive a variety of faith-based content including Bishop Walsh's "Checking In" video via email every Wednesday afternoon. Sign up today: dioceseofgaylord.org/subscribe.
