February 2025
Jubilee 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope.
February 8-9, 2025
– Jubilee of the Armed Forces, Police and Security Personnel
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March 2025
Bishop Frederic Baraga: The Life and Legacy of the Snowshoe Priest
Date: Saturday, March 8th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Fr. Mac Hall, St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, East Lansing, Michigan
Presenter: Len McKeen, Executive Director of the Bishop Baraga Association
Description: Len’s talk will include information on the Bishop Baraga Association and his cause for canonization, a description of his life and journeys around the Great Lakes, and pilgrimage suggestions for families as a part of Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope
Bishop Frederic Baraga: The Life and Legacy of the Snowshoe Priest
Date and Time: Saturday, March 8, 2025, 5:00pm
Location: Old St. Patrick Catholic Church – 5671Whitmore Lake Road Ann Arbor, Michigan
About the event: The Bishop Baraga Association invites you for a special presentation on Bishop Frederic Baraga, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Marquette, Michigan who has an open Cause for Sainthood. Learn about this saintly man’s missionary zeal and gain inspiration from his life and dedication to the faith. Following the presentation, Fr. Tom will offer private blessings with Baraga’s crucifix to those interested.
Cost: This event is FREE and open to the public.
Contact Information: For more information please contact the Bishop Baraga Association at 906.227.9117
St. Joseph’s Day Altar at St. Thomas Aquinas
Date and Time: Sunday, March 16th, after the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in East Lansing, MI
About the event: St. Thomas Aquinas Parish is hosting their annual St. Joseph’s Day Altar in the Fr. Mac Hall.
– After the 9:00 a.m. Mass, Italian deserts, coffee and donuts will be served.
– After the 11:00 a.m. Mass, San Guiseppe pasta and salad will be served.
April 2025
A Spiritual Experience Like No Other at the Shrine or our Lady of Champion
All Year Long
– Are you interested in going on a pilgrimage to the Shrine or our Lady of Champion? You can plan you own retreat alone, alongside loved ones, or with a group of 10 or fewer people? You are welcome to visit these peaceful grounds 365 days a year: no appointment or reservation necessary!
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May 2025
The Martyrs’ Shrine is open for tours seasonally. Their website helps you plan a wonderful, comprehensive tour.
May 3 – November 27, 2025
– Martyrs’ Shrine tries to respond to the unique journey of each pilgrim. Choose from self-guided prayer walks, liturgies, conversations with one of the Jesuit Fathers, light a candle and offer a prayer intention, explore their gardens, or simply sit in prayer with St. Jean de Brébeuf and his companions asking our Lord Jesus for his healing touch in your life. Also, be sure to check out other daytrip ideas that might be appealing to you.
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June 2025
Mass of plenary indulgence at the Basilica of St Anne of Detroit
June 29, 2025
– Mass on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
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July 2025
Annual Mass of celebration at St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission.
Petoskey, Michigan
July 15, 2025
The St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission Church on West Lake Street, was the first Catholic Church in Petoskey built in 1859 at the request of Bishop Fredrick Baraga (the Snowshoe Priest). It is the oldest building in Petoskey. Its restoration was completed in 2008.
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Annual Mass at Holy Angels Church
Sugar Island, Michigan
Late July 2025 –
– More Information Coming Soon
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August 2025
Bishop Baraga Days 2025
Copper Harbor Area (L’Anse, Assinins, Houghton/Hancock, Eagle Harbor)
August 29-30, 2025
– More Information Coming Soon
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September 2025
Pilgrimage to Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Year Round
– The staff of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is available to assist in the organization of pilgrimages for a variety of groups. Pilgrimage to a Sacred Place and witness the majesty of the Shrine.
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October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
July 26th – Feast Day of St. Anne and St. Joachim
July 30th: Blessed Solanus Casey
September 26th: Canadian Martyrs (Canada)
October 9th: The Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion
October 19th: North American Martyrs (U.S.)
December 8th: Feast of the Immaculate Conception
December 9th: St. Juan Diego
December 12th: Our Lady of Guadalupe
March 19th: Feast of St. Joseph
St. Joseph’s Altar: History and Recipe
Sunday after Easter: Divine Mercy Sunday
Thursday after Trinity Sunday: Feast of Corpus Christi
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