Quo Vadis | Where are you going?
Camp for High School Boys
July 7-10, 2026 | Higgins Lake
Quo Vadis camp is an opportunity to:
encounter Christ through Mass, adoration and inspiring talks from priests and seminarians.
participate in high-energy outdoor activities, sports, water games and more.
grow in faith together with other teens.
Register and find out more at: https://gaylordvocations.org/QVD/
Please register by June 19, 2026.
Diocese of Gaylord Transitional Diaconate Ordination for Jake Belanger
Seminarian Christopher “Jake” Belanger is being ordained to the Transitional Diaconate at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Reception to follow. All in the diocese are welcome to attend this joyous occasion!
Additionally, young men in 6th grade through young adulthood are welcome to join for a special discernment breakfast at 8:30 AM before the Ordination Mass at 11 AM. The breakfast will be held at BJ’s Catering in Gaylord (990 N Center Ave Gaylord, MI 49735). Please register yourself or your child to attend this breakfast below.
https://gaylordvocations.org/upcoming-events/jakeordination/
Celebrate 50 Years of Faith at Our Cathedral
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of St. Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral — the heart of our Diocese. From ordinations to Chrism Masses to diocesan celebrations, the Cathedral has stood as a visible sign of unity for all Catholics in the Diocese of Gaylord.
To celebrate this Jubilee Year, a Cathedral sanctuary renovation is now underway — designed to reflect the beauty, reverence, and glory worthy of God's house. A new handcrafted altar, a golden-tiled Crucifix alcove and a gleaming tabernacle will uplift every person who gathers there in prayer.
We are all invited to support this sacred renewal. This is our Mother Church — and your gift, no matter the size, helps preserve and beautify this holy place for the next 50 years and beyond.
To learn more and make your gift, visit:
DioceseofGaylord.org/CathedralRenovation
World Youth Day 2027
Join Bishop Walsh and one million young Catholics on pilgrimage with Pope Leo XIV.
When: August 1 – August 9, 2027
Where: Seoul, South Korea
Who: Young adults between the ages of 18 and 35.
Cost: $4699 (paid in installments)
Registration and $500 deposit due on June 15, 2026. Register at dioceseofgaylord.org/WYD2027.
Questions? Contact Ami Peterson at 989-705-3539 or apeterson@dioceseofgaylord.org.
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
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.
