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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…

THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED AS NEW INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE Please pray for those who are suffering and those who have died from the virus, as well as their families! UPDATE—November 16, 2020 Given the…

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…

May 20, 2020 Dear Parishioner, Now that the Bishop has informed us that we will be able to resume Masses starting on May 29th, I wanted to send a letter which outlines how this will occur…

Updated: April 30, 2020 As we encounter free resources to help us pray together while distant, we will share them here for you. Check back for updates! Daily Prayer and Liturgy of the Hours Spiritual…