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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…

Bishop Walkowiak has weighed feedback from parishes and given further consideration to the ability of our churches to ensure safe distribution of blessed palms for Palm Sunday this year. Consistent with other liturgical restrictions and…

You may have heard the term spiritual communion used during the pandemic. This term means that through our prayers we express our relationship with Christ and our desire for a deeper union with him. This…

Dear parishioners, I would much prefer having a face-to-face conversation regarding this topic, but the circumstances surrounding the COVID‑19 pandemic have taken everyone into uncharted territory in their daily lives, and that includes pastors. I’ve…

Here is the current situation regarding the three major health care systems in West Michigan and their policies regarding access of priests to Catholics in their facilities…. A message from Bishop Walkowiak, March 25, 2020:…

You talk to people. Remind fellow parishioners that—even though we aren’t able to celebrate Sunday Masses for the time being—everyone can stay connected with our parish and receive news, updates, messages, and more. The COVID-19…

Preventing the spread of illness during cold and flu season:During cold and flu season, and in general throughout the year, please follow these basic guidelines to help prevent the spread of illness in our parish:…

Prayer of Peace in the spirit of Taizé, Monday, August 12, 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary Church, Grand Rapids. In the face of violence and suffering, we are wise to root our actions and reactions in…

Bishop Walkowiak announces the following appointment: Father Ronald D. Hutchinson, administrator of the Basilica of St. Adalbert-St. James and St. Mary parishes is appointed pastor-rector of the Basilica of St. Adalbert-St. James and St. Mary parishes,…