Day 4 - Biking Along

June 18th, day 4 of the pilgrimage, the seminarians walked, biked and prayed. Beginning the day at St. Agnes in Sawyer, they walked to Warren Dunes State Park in Bridgman for lunch.

Afternoon prayer at Warren Dunes State Park.

They then biked to St. Gabriel in Berrien Springs where they had Mass and Adoration.

Leaving Warren Dunes State Park

Some very happy bikers glad to arrive in Berrien Springs!

 

Mass at St. Gabiel, Berrien Springs

 

Two of our transitional deacons Evelio and Tom

 



 



 

"Have you ever thought of being a priest?" The seminarian pilgrimage helps foster vocations throughout the Kalamazoo diocese.

 

St. Gabriel in Berrien Springs generously fed our seminarians after Mass.

 

 

"Can I get your autograph on this seminarian flyer?"

 

Mr. Paul Bogan gives his vocation story.

 

They ended the day in St. Joseph with a dinner prepared by the St. Joseph Parish Youth Group.

 

 

Day 2

Day 2, June 16, was a full day with stops at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Bridgeman, St. Mary of the Lake in New Buffalo and St. Joseph South in Stevensville.

Arriving in New Buffalo...

The seminarians attended Mass, concelebrated by Vocations Director Christopher Derda, in the church and afterwards enjoyed a BBQ Lunch with the parishioners of St. Mary's.

Many thanks to the kitchen crew for their hard work!

The seminarians also enjoyed the beautiful beach in New Buffalo...

At St. Joseph South in Stevensville, the seminarians celebrated Mass and enjoyed a Father's Day dinner, complements of the St. Joseph Knights of Columbus.

"Father's Day Dinner" at St. Joseph South

Many thanks for the support!

Day 1

Day 1 of the diocesan seminarian pilgrimage started out on a great foot at St. Bernard's in Benton Harbor! The seminarians joined parishioners for Mass and dinner while sharing their stories. Here are a few pictures:

 

Deacon Evelio chats with a few parishioners at dinner.

Seminarian Jeff Hanley shares his vocation story.

 

Thanks for the hospitality Ss. John and Bernard!

To the Heart of the Diocese

Kalamazoo Diocesan seminarians began their summer pilgrimage "To the Heart of the Diocese through the Heart of Christ" on June 14 with a dinner and celebration with Bishop Bradley. The dinner was hosted by Borgess Hospital in their beautiful Lawrence Education Center.

Transitional Deacons Evelio Ramirez and Thomas McNally each spoke to the gathering.

Bishop Bradley displays the seminarian pilgrimage t-shirt.

Have a safe trip guys!