L'Anse in Baraga County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Celebration of Holy Mass

— Bishop Baraga Shrine —

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 3, 2024

1. Celebration of Holy Mass Marker

Inscription. So great was Baraga’s love of the Lord, it is recorded, that he was often moved to tears during the celebration of the Holy Mass. It is little wonder, then that his beautiful and holy example inspired his beloved Indian children to make for him a set of vestments from deerskin. From the surrounding forest and terrain they obtained the animal hide, the various dyes, and the copper rubbed embossing. They executed the most intricate and beautiful designs on these garments for their dear “Blackrobe Father” to wear. On such set of vestments, completed in 1851, remains intact, though fragile at St. Peter's Cathedral in Marquette, Michigan.

This testimony of the unceasing love of the Indians for their Father Baraga, and in gratitude to him for his holy inspirations, is also a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Baraga’s total dedication to the salvation of souls brought forth the best in the Indians whose culture he recognized and nurtured.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 46° 44.956′ N, 88° 28.411′ W. Marker is in L'Anse, Michigan, in Baraga County. It can be reached from Lambert Road south of U.S. 41. It is on the grounds

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of the Bishop Baraga Shrine. The shrine is no longer accessible directly from U.S. 41. It is well signed. Turn south on Lambert Road and follow it across the railroad tracks and to the right around the curve to the shrine’s parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17572 US-41, Lanse MI 49946, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

and in Copper Country.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and on Lake Superior’s South Shore Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Arrival at LaPointe (here, next to this marker); Departure from Metlika (here, next to this marker); Unum Est Necessarium (here, next to this marker); The Snowshoe Priest (here, next to this marker); Storm On Lake Superior (a few steps from this marker); L’Anse-Lac Vieux Desert Trail (a few steps from this marker); Dog Sled Episode (within shouting distance of this marker); Adrift on Ice Floe (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in L'Anse.

Celebration of Holy Mass Interpretive Sign center) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 3, 2024

2. Celebration of Holy Mass Interpretive Sign center)

On the right is the Arrival at LaPointe sign.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 30, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on August 29, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.