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Diocese of Lansing Assembly You are Made for Happiness

Procession Parking and Shuttle Service

We encourage participants in the Eucharistic Procession to park in the designated lots at the Breslin Center (where the afternoon Assembly Gathering and Mass will take place) and use the free shuttle bus transportation provided to St. Mary Cathedral and Church of the Resurrection.

There will be a $10.00 charge for cars parking in the lots at the Breslin Center and $40 for busses (in the event your parish organizes bussing).
Refer to Breslin Parking Map

Buses from the Breslin Center will start shuttling processors at 7:00 a.m. from the Breslin Center and will make their final drop off at around 9:30 a.m. After 9:30 a.m., the shuttle service will begin dropping off at the procession’s halfway point, which is at the Church of the Resurrection on Michigan Avenue.

Seating on the shuttle buses will be limited, so please plan ahead to come early and join us as we process through the heart of Lansing.

**Parish buses must drop off all attendees at the Breslin Center. Those wishing to participate in the procession must take a shuttle from the Breslin Center to the Cathedral or to the Church of the Resurrection. There will be no space at the Cathedral for parish buses to drop off attendees.

 

Procession Route

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The procession will begin at St. Mary Cathedral, departing after a brief blessing and remarks scheduled for 9:00 a.m. For those who arrive at the Cathedral early, there will be water and lite snacks available.

The procession will occupy one lane of Michigan Avenue and then continue south on Harrison Road to the Breslin Center. All those we encounter along this almost-four-mile route will have the opportunity to adore the Lord and witness the public profession and beauty of our Catholic faith.

 

BISHOP BOYEA

Bishop Earl Boyea was installed as Lansing’s fifth bishop of Lansing on April 29, 2008. The oldest of ten children, he was raised in Waterford, Michigan and studied at Sacred Heart Seminary High School and College and subsequently at the Pontifical North American College and Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 20, 1978.

DEACON LARRY ONEY

Deacon Larry Oney a permanent deacon for the Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans, serves at Divine Mercy Parish in Kenner, Louisiana. With a passion for lifting people up and sharing the faith, he leverages humor, joy, Scripture, love and personal insight to speak to people’s hearts and encourage them to live Spirit-filled lives.

FATHER JOE KRUPP

Father Joe Krupp was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Lansing in 1997. In addition to serving as pastor of Sacred Heart parish in Hudson and St. Mary parish in Manitou Beach, Fr. Joe is a columnist for Faith Catholic Magazine, answering questions about the faith while infusing theology with humor. Fr. Joe will serve as emcee for the Assembly Gathering.

JENNIFER FULWILER

Jennifer Fulwiler is a writer, speaker, radio show host, wife and mother of six children. Raised in a household without any faith, she had a profound epiphany as an adult that led to her entrance into the Catholic Church. In her pursuit to find the meaning of life, she discovered that true happiness sometimes requires losing it all.

FATHER MIKE SCHMITZ

Father Mike Schmitz has gained a national following for his inspiring and joy-filled preaching about the love of God and the call of Jesus Christ. A priest for the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota, he directs Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the diocese and serves as chaplain for the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

CRAIG POHL

Craig Pohl is the Director of the Office of New Evangelization for the Diocese of Lansing. He has been married to his wife, Allison, for eight years and they have five children. Their home parish is St. Mary, Westphalia. Craig has been involved in Catholic ministry in various capacities for more than 20 years and is known primarily for his passion in spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. He is also one of the hosts of The Armchair Catholic podcast. A podcast for the everyday Catholic.

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The MADE FOR HAPPINESS Assembly will offer thousands of Catholics from across the Diocese of Lansing the opportunity to gather, embrace our faith, and joyfully celebrate as we seek to live out our lives with deeper passion and purpose. Every faithful member of the diocese is invited to join us. Admission is FREE!

  • Eucharistic Procession: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Starting at St. Mary Cathedral and ending at Breslin Center
  • Assembly Gathering: 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • All Diocesan Mass with Bishop Boyea: 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Day’s Agenda | September 22

9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Outdoor Eucharistic Procession

Shuttle service to the Cathedral begins at 7 a.m.


7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Breslin Center Activities

Remote viewing of the Eucharistic Procession, religious displays, Catholic vendors and ministries, Adoration, kids’ activities and games; food concession


1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Inspiring Speakers and Talented Musicians at the Breslin Center


4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
All Diocesan Mass