Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Emeritus Paul J. Bradley as Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Steubenville (Ohio). Additionally, the Holy Father has named Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton, Diocese of Steubenville, as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Detroit. The appointments were announced today by the Holy See in Rome.
We have all witnessed the devastation of the wildfires that have destroyed and ravaged Maui resulting in the tragic loss of life and displacing many people. We have received information from Bishop Larry Silva, Diocese of Honolulu, on how we can best assist our sisters and brothers in Hawaii.
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Paul J. Bradley, 77, and appointed Msgr. Edward M. Lohse, 61, as the fifth Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo. The resignation and appointment were announced today by the Holy See in Rome. Bishop-elect Lohse is currently the Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Erie. Ordination of the new Bishop has been scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at St. Augustine Cathedral, Kalamazoo.
From Vietnam to clerical abuse, to artificial intelligence and the Synod of Bishops, the past few days have brought several newsworthy developments in what is likely the busiest week on the...
Cardinal-designate Stephen Chow of Hong Kong, who will receive his red hat from Pope Francis Saturday, has voiced his belief that the Vatican’s approach to dialogue with China is working, and that...
Attorney Roberto Lipari, representing the Institute for the Works of Religion, better known as the “Vatican bank,” asked that the defendants be compelled to pay the bank roughly $1 million for “moral...
All widowed men and women and their families are invited to celebrate our Annual Diocesan Mass for "Widowed Friends" on Wednesday, October 11th at 4:00 PM at St. Augustine Cathedral.
Kalamazoo Diocesan Council of Catholic Women host a fall retreat with the theme, Encounter Jesus through Mary. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. and special guest, Maria Gallagher will speak at 1:30 p.m. Other speakers include Father Ed Cronin. The day will include the celebration of Mass at 5:15 p.m. followed by Adoration and opportunity for the sacrament of Reconciliation. Maria Gallagher will speak again at 7 p.m. and a pizza dinner will be provided. Cost is $25 for full day/$15 for evening only. Contact kdccw.reg@gmail.com; or call Ann Vrablic, 517-812-3727.