Baraga's Online Historical Library
The Bishop Baraga Association is the official organization of Bishop Baraga’s Cause for Canonization. All information and resources are property of the Bishop Baraga Association and Baraga Educational Center and Museum. Contact the Bishop Baraga Association for permission of use.
About Bishop Baraga
A Brief Overview of Bishop Baraga
Learn more about the man, the priest and the bishop- all about who Bishop Baraga was and what he sought out to do through his faith!
Bishop Baraga's Open Cause for Canonization
Did you know that Bishop Baraga currently has an open Cause for Canonization? Learn more about the timeline of his cause by clicking the button below.
Laid to Rest in the Baraga Chapel
Today, Bishop Baraga is laid to rest in the Barag Chapel located at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette, MI.
Bishop Baraga's First Pastoral Letter
Bishop Baraga was the first bishop to write a pastoral letter in both the English and Chippewa languages.
Baraga's Connection to the Ojibwe
Dcn. John Vincent and Danny Garceau talk about their personal connections to Bishop Baraga and the relationship between their Ojibwe family and Baraga.
Books written by Bishop Baraga
Baraga wrote nearly 30 books- seven Slovenian prayer books and authored 20 Native American books, including his monumental “Grammar and Dictionary of the Chippewa Language,” still in use today. New in 2025, Baraga’s Heavenly Flowers, an original Slovenian prayerbook was translated and released in English.
Importance of Praying for Bishop Baraga's Cause for Canonization
By praying for Bishop Frederic Baraga’s Cause for Canonization, you help show public support for his Canonization process.
About the Bishop Baraga Association
and Baraga Educational Center and Museum
About the BBA founder- Joseph Gregorich
Timeline of Events of the BBA
The Founding and Historical importance of the Bishop Baraga Association
Learn all about the founding of the Bishop Baraga Association and its early years by Dcn. John Vidmar.
History of the Baraga House
Did you know that the Baraga House, originally built in 1857 is the oldest building in Marquette, MI? Pretty cool that it’s now home to the Baraga Educational Center and Museum!
About the Baraga Educational Center and Museum
The BECM serves as a museum for the artifacts and tools used by Venerable Bishop Baraga during his ministry, as well as office space for the Bishop Baraga Association.
Virtual Tours
Take a virtual tour of St. Peter Cathedral, the Baraga Educational Center and Museum or the Baraga Chapel by clicking the link below!
The Prayer Gardens
Baraga Days and Historical Events Library
Baraga Days 2020
Baraga Days 2021
Baraga Days 2022
Baraga Days 2023
Baraga Days 2024
BBA 90th Anniversary
150th Anniversary of Baraga's Death
Other History
Thanks for your interest in Bishop Baraga! We’re always updating this section of our historical database. If you’re looking for something else please feel free to reach out to us at 906-227-9117.
