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THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED AS NEW INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE Please continue to pray for those who are suffering and those who have died from the virus, their families, and for the healthcare professionals who…

The Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) is the annual diocesan collection which supports the programs and ministries of our diocese. The annual campaign reminds us that we are part of the larger Church that asks us…

Our next Metal for Meals drive to benefit our food pantry will be April 23-24: Friday 6–8 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.–noon. A dumpster will be in our parking lot to receive scrap metal or…

For safety reasons in this pandemic, we must limit the number of people who can attend Mass at any one time. We understand that some parishes have already filled their reservations for Christmas Masses. Although…

On the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, December 8, 2020, Pope Francis announced a year dedicated to Mary’s husband Joseph, foster father to Jesus. The special ‘Year of St. Joseph’…

Give to help families affected by hurricanes Eta and Iota The impact in Central America of Hurricanes Eta and Iota has caused widespread devastation and loss. Hardest hit have been Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador…

Saturday, September 26, 2020, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participate in the inaugural Diocesan Assembly! Bishop Walkowiak and the diocesan Office of Pastoral Services are inviting Catholics across our 11 counties to take part in…

Dear Friends in Christ, I am extending the dispensation for all Catholics within the territory of the Diocese of Grand Rapids from their obligation of attending Sunday Mass through October 18. The dispensation is granted…

from Father Ron For Catholics, who are used to the physical realities of participation in the Mass—from the kneeling to the sign of peace to, most importantly, the reception of Holy Communion—it’s been an abrupt…

Reopening our church for Sunday Masses is happening carefully and in phases. St. Mary Church is open in a limited way for Sunday Masses. THROUGH JULY 5 there will continue to be an 8:00 am…