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Family Rosary at Home is a 'A Kit for Parishes' to assist in promoting praying the Rosary in families during October, the month dedicated to the Holy Rosary

Bishop Bradley has issued, "Let our Hearts be In-Spired for Mission: A Pastoral Letter on the Holy Spirit" in conjunction with the Feast of our diocesan patron, St. Augustine. The Diocese opens its Jubilee Year of the Holy Spirit on August 28, 2021.

Msgr. Eugene Sears, 1932-2001; long-time Pastor of St. Joseph, St. Joseph Parish. Funeral arrangements have been set.

Coming in 2022, we are offering once again, the Joy Filled Marriage formation weekends for the engaged. Register early to reserve a place. Limited seating.

As a follow-up to the Holy Father's motu proprio, Traditionis Custodes, Bishop Bradley has released norms for celebration of the liturgy which become effective August 15, 2021. Click for full details

The Diocese of Kalamazoo has released the following statement from Bishop Paul J. Bradley on the Motu Proprio*, Traditionis Custodes/Guardians of the Tradition, released today by Pope Francis. In the Motu Proprio, Pope Francis has returned the responsibility for when and where the pre-Vatican II liturgy according to the 1962 Missal may be celebrated to the local diocesan bishop, reversing an earlier Motu Proprio from Pope Benedict XVI. The new directive will have an impact on where and when the Faithful will be able to participate in the traditional Latin Mass.

“To have … To hold … To honor, Natural Family Planning, Supporting God’s gifts of love and life in marriage” is the theme of this year’s National Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, an educational campaign of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to celebrate God’s vision for marriage and promote the methods of Natural Family Planning. Are you interested in learning more?

Beginning July 1, 2021, several Diocese of Kalamazoo pastoral ministry outreach offices will join the Catholic Charities Diocese of Kalamazoo agency. The transition allows for an expansion of resources for Catholic Charities in the areas of immigration assistance, outreach to the Hispanic/Latino and migrant population, social services to the Benton Harbor community, as well as advocacy and programs related to pro-life and persons with disabilities issues.

In a Letter to the Faithful on the Eucharist, Bishop Bradley encourages all to return to the full practice of the Faith and embrace the teachings of the true meaning of the Gift of the Eucharist as the Real Presence of Jesus.

You are invited to join us for the upcoming virtual townhall "Called to the Joy of Love: The New USCCB Pastoral Framework for Marriage & Family Life Ministry". The townhall will be hosted via Zoom Webinars on Thursday, June 24 at 2:00 PM EDT and is open to all. Click for more details and registration link.

The Most Rev. Paul J. Bradley has announced the following clergy appointments. Changes are effective July 5, 2021 unless otherwise noted.

Join us for another 7-session series to build more eucharistic marriages. If you are preparing for marriage or married already; this formation course will help you grow in your relationship with each other as a couple, and grow in your understanding and love for the Holy Eucharist. Pre-registration is required. First session begins July 29th, 2021.

Inviting all couples to another formation and enrichment virtual 7-session series beginning on July 29th, 2021. Registration is required in order to receive the link to participate. This course will serve as the marriage preparation requirement for engaged couples looking to grow in their relationship as they get ready for their wedding day.

Pope Francis has established a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will take place for the first time on Sunday, July 25, 2021. To learn more about Catholic Grandparents Association (CGA) and for resources on how to celebrate this important day, please click here.

In his Letter to the Faithful, Bishop Bradley announces the lifting of the General Dispensation from the Obligation to attend Sunday Mass effective Pentecost 2021.

Bishop Bradley applauds the assistance for families in need allotted by the American Rescue Plan Act and also expresses disappointment in the failure of the Act to provide for provisions that protect the Unborn. Read full statement.

Updated statement from the Bishops of Michigan regarding the morality of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

In his Letter to the Faithful for the upcoming Lenten season, which begins with Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021, "A Time of Healing and of Hope" Bishop Bradley invites the Faithful to a more deeper relationship with Our Lord. Click here for the full text of the letter.

The upcoming observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 14) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. The USCCB theme for 2021 is "To Have, To Hold, To Honor."