This conference invites all Native Americans in the Diocese of Gaylord to come together, listen to the words of apology from our bishops, hear how to live as Natives and Catholics, dialog with the Church and see how we can experience reconciliation and healing. Non-natives are also invited to attend and learn more about the struggles of their Native American sisters and brothers and grow in mutual love for the gift of each other. Come, let us journey together to God on the path of understanding and prayer.
Agenda
9–9:30 am
Registration/Hospitality
Enjoy coffee and doughnuts
9:30–10 am
Honor Song – Spirit Lake Drum Group, Little Traverse Bay Band
Prayer in Odawa – Joan Denemy, Little Traverse Bay Band
Smudging – Deacon Curtis Chambers, Burt Lake Odawa & Chippewa
Prayer – Bishop Jeffrey Walsh, Diocese of Gaylord
10–11:15 am
Keeping Christ’s Promise: Apology from the U.S. Bishops, Where Do We Go from Here?
Father Michael Carson
Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church & co-author of USCCB document
11:15 - 11:30 am
Break
11:30-12:30 pm
Talking Circle and Questions
12:30-1:15 pm
Lunch
1:15-2:30 pm
Being Native and Catholic
Father Henry Sands
Little Traverse Bay Band & Bkejwanong First Nation, Ontario
2:30-3:15 pm
Talking Circles and Questions
3:15 pm
Mass
Bishop Jeffrey Walsh, celebrant
This conference, organized by the Diocesan Native American Ministry, is FREE.
There will be a free-will offering to help cover the cost of lunch.
Registration required. Seating limited. Register by Friday, Sept 27.
Call Sr. Sue Gardner at 231-271-6651 or complete the form below.
