On September 18, 2024, we celebrated the Blessing and Dedication of the Center of Evangelization, home of All Saints Catholic School and Faith Formation programs. Bishop Walsh and numerous priests who have served our parish came to be witness to this joyous moment in our rich Catholic history here in Alpena.
Thank you to the priests that made the trip over to Alpena for this special occasion!
Fr. Aloysius Okpala
Fr. Don Geyman
Fr. Michael Lingaur
Fr. Ken Stachnik
Fr. Joe Muszkiewicz
Msgr. Stan Bereda
Fr. Patrick Maher.
Bishop Walsh invited all of the children to come down to sit in front of him during his homily.
After Mass, Bishop Walsh walked around the building, from room to room, sprinkling a holy water blessing throughout as bells rang through the hallways.
Bishop Walsh finished in the gym, and he stood over the logo on the floor and prayed for several minutes as the bells trickled to silence. Then everyone celebrated!