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The Eucharistic Congress is an event bringing faithful from around the diocese together to spend a day centered around the Eucharist; a day to Ignite the Faith of all those in attendance. The day will feature keynote and breakout sessions, Mass, adoration and more.

On Thursday, September 12, 2019, the Office of Schools will be hosting an inaugural Back to School Mass. Bishop Paul J. Bradley will be celebrating Mass at 11:30 a.m. at Wing Stadium, Kalamazoo. All of our Catholic education community is invited to celebrate our faith and the beginning of a new school year.

In a letter to the Faithful, Bishop Bradley is calling for a diocesan-wide Day of Prayer for Peace and an End to Violence to be celebrated on the Feast of the Assumption, August 15, 2019. He writes, "Even in the face of these despicable acts, we must remain a prayerful, faithful and hope-filled people. Therefore, I ask that our entire Diocese designate next week’s Holy Day of Obligation’s celebration of the Assumption of our Blessed Mother into Heaven, as a Day of Prayer for Peace and an End to Violence. I am inviting all 59 of our Parishes to devote special prayers during their Holy Day Masses, as we all call upon the intercession of our Blessed Mother, and as we stand in solidarity for the protection of all human life. Next week, on August 15, 2019, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady, body and soul, into her Heavenly Home. I feel this is a fitting time to once again turn to our Blessed Mother during these times of trouble to seek her protection, to ask for her intercession, and to know that she will stand with us and help us."

Are you celebrating your 50th wedding anniversary in 2019? Please let your parish secretary know so that you can take part in the Diocese of Kalamazoo annual celebration with special personal invitation by +Bishop Paul Bradley. Click here for more information...

Bishop Bradley joins in the outcry of the tragic loss of life of a young father and his daughter and urges action by the federal government to protect all God's people, regardless of their origin or legal status. Click on title to read full statement.

For our Spanish-reading-speaking families...we are happy to provide this monthly newsletter for the domestic church. Invitamos a nuestras familias hispanas a registrarse para recibir este boletin mensual con recursos para matrimonios y familias.

Bishop Bradley offers his own reflections and insights on the recently concluded General Assembly meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Save-the-date for the annual Mass for widowed men and women (Widowed Friends Support Group) taking place on Friday, October 11th, 2019 at 4:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Parish in Kalamazoo...

The Most Rev. Paul J. Bradley has made the following new assignments for priests which are effective July 1, 2019 except where noted.

KALAMAZOO, Michigan: (May 24, 2019): Following is a statement from the Diocese of Kalamazoo after charges brought forward today by the Michigan Attorney General’s office:

(KALAMAZOO, Mich., May 24, 2019): Bishop Bradley released the following statement on Pope Francis’ naming of Most Rev. Robert D. Gruss, Bishop of Rapid City, South Dakota, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Saginaw.

Another school year is coming to an end; and with it we also have the results from the yearly Catholic Families Student Contest. This year's theme was: "The Missionary Family" Students, working with their families and/or teachers, were to showcase their God-given talents in art, writing, music or video creations reflecting this year's theme. Results follow here...

Ordinary time and Summer time can be a wonderful time to grow in virtue...as families grow their vegetable and flower gardens, too.

Bishop Paul J. Bradley released the following statement regarding the motu proprio (new Church law) “You are the Light of the World” by Pope Francis:   “We welcome Pope Francis’ motu proprio, “You are the Light Of the World” which establishes new laws governing the Catholic Church’s standards for protecting all her people from the evil of sexual abuse.

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, in solidarity with the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, is welcoming donations through a special online collection in the wake of the devastating fire on April 15, 2019.

Bishop Paul J. Bradley has released the following statement regarding the devastating fire of Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris: ““During this holiest of all weeks of the year, we are shocked and saddened to witness the raging destructive fire consuming the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, one of Catholicism’s most ancient and treasured churches. While our hearts are breaking, we are united in our prayers for the people of Paris, as well as all people of Faith, for whom this tragedy is such a great loss. We also pray for the courageous firefighters and first responders who are battling the fire, that they may be protected. May our special Holy Week intentions include prayers of hope in the wake of this devastating loss.”

Bishop Bradley was able to greet Pope Francis after the Holy Father's April 3rd General Audience. In his greeting, Bishop Bradley extended the wishes of everyone in the Diocese of Kalamazoo. Check out our Diocesan blog for more details. https://catholickalamazoo.blogspot.com

Check out Bishop Bradley's Lenten Pilgrimage to Rome including his stop at St. Mary Major Basilica and celebrating Mass at St. John Lateran.

Bishop Bradley continues his Lenten Pilgrimage with a stop in Florence. Check out our diocesan blog for more information including photos and video.