Michigan AG Nessel releases report of alleged abuse at Gaylord Catholic Diocese
A report concerning allegations of sexual abuse that took place at the Diocese of Gaylord…
Catholic Diocese of Marquette
Local Catholic schools continue without common core
MARQUETTE — For the last two years, several schools here in the Upper Peninsula have…
Same-sex marriage and it’s impact
MARQUETTE — On Friday, the United States Supreme Court declared marriage as a fundamental constitutional…
Sexual abuse allegations brought against retired Diocesan Priest
Courtesy: Catholic Diocese of Marquette MARQUETTE — Officials of the Catholic Diocese of Marquette have…
Gay man appeals to higher power regarding parish decision
UPDATE: In hopes of developing a better dialogue and to rectify the situation, the Bishop and ministry-restricted gay parishioner Bobby Glenn Brown met last week. A sponsor and the Deacon spoke on Brown’s behalf. As a result of the fall out between St. Michael parish and Brown, the meeting only further clarified the extent to the restrictions. According to Brown, in order to receive communion and continue his ministry services, the Bishop said he would have to publicly proclaim chastity, separate from his life partner of 30 years, and move out of their mutual home. Father Larry VanDamme’s parish weekly update also confirms Brown will not receive full communion. Bobby is now encouraging his supporters to sign a petition, appealing for a papal review of the situation by Pope Francis.
Bishop’s letter teaches lessons in faith
In 1853, the Venerable Frederic Baraga wrote his first pastoral letter as bishop of what…
Sacred Music Conference in Escanaba
The Catholic Diocese of Marquette’s conference for members of the church to learn and study…