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In light of recent incidents of violence and racial tension in communities across the United States, the USCCB president, along with Bishop Bradley, has invited all Catholics to unite in a National Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Our Communities, September 9, the Feast of St. Peter Claver. All are invited to pray, fast, attend Mass and ask for the intercession of saints who have fought for racial equality such as St. Peter Claver.

In a heartfelt Letter to the Faithful, Bishop Paul J. Bradley announces his decision to extend the General Dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days through November 22, 2020. He also encourages the Faithful to "Keep Holy the Lord's Day" . Click here to read the full text.

Bishop Bradley joins bishops across the country in calling for prayers, advocacy and support of those impacted by the recent Beirut explosion.

August 3, 2020 (Kalamazoo, Mich.): The Most Rev. Paul J. Bradley has announced the following clergy appointments as well as the formation of a new Parish Collaborative. Changes are effective August 10, 2020 unless otherwise noted.

Bishop Bradley addresses the Faithful in a video update to explain an important change to the Celebration of Confirmations in the Diocese this Fall.

Pope Francis says that "the mission of the family is to welcome God in the family when he comes in the form of a child, a spouse, brothers, grandparents." What exactly is welcoming or “accepting” the other as family, in the manner of Christ? What does it mean to be ministers of God's Love, so that our family relationships are healed and saved for love? We will study the biblical, psychological, and spiritual basis of what this means, as well as practical tools to pass this message on to families. Virtual presentation in SPANISH on August 20, 2020 via zoom

Be More: A Marriage Formation Retreat (by Witness to Love) was developed to provide couples a pathway to grow in community, identity and understanding their mission. To each and every couple preparing to receive and live out the Sacrament of Matrimony in today’s world - you were born for a time such as this and the grace of the sacrament is real! Let us walk with you, your mentors, and your church community as you prepare to be more in Christ!

Bishop Bradley offers a video update on a number of diocesan initiatives including important changes to this year's Bishop's Annual Appeal and the reconvening of the diocesan Committee Against Racism.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, St. Pope Paul VI wrote, “Racism is not the exclusive attribute of young nations, where sometimes it hides beneath the rivalries of clans and political parties, with heavy losses for justice and at the risk of civil war……It is still an obstacle to collaboration among disadvantaged nations and a cause of division and hatred within countries whenever individuals and families see the inviolable rights of the human person held in scorn, as they themselves are unjustly subjected to a regime of discrimination because of their race or their color.”  This was from his Encyclical Populorum progressio: Development and Peace.  This was written in 1967.

a pastoral reflection by Bishop Paul J. Bradley

My dear friends, as we all are painfully aware, we’re living in a very tumultuous, anxious, and greatly divided time in our country. Tensions are high, anger is great, peaceful protests against racism and social injustice are widespread, and sadly, some of those protests have turned violent, and destructive, including here in our own community. I’m reminded of St. Paul’s words to the Corinthians, and us, to “mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you” (2 Cor. 13:11).

Live the truth and beauty of God's plan for married love! Natural Family Planning. It's about love. It's about life. It's about freedom. It's about gift. "Celebrate and reverence God's vision of human sexuality."

The Most Reverend James A. Murray, Bishop Emeritus for the Diocese of Kalamazoo (1998-2009) has died. The retired bishop had recently experienced declining health and passed away peacefully this morning. He would have celebrated his 88th birthday on July 5, 2020.

Getting the Marriage You Want from the Marriage You Have... An international gathering of marital specialists, and married couples. This opportunity is intended to take your relationship to an entirely new level. June 11-13, 2020 Register for FREE

We invite you to pray with us this Friday...via Facebook “live” with the Board of the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers. "People in our day suffer unjustly simply because of the color of their skin or their national origin. Let us acknowledge the sin of racism and work to combat it in our social structures, our institutions, and our hearts."

Bishop Paul J. Bradley releases a statement calling for payers and continued progress in addressing racial tensions in America.

This Pentecost Sunday is an especially joyful day in our beloved Diocese. Today we begin the gradual return to full participation in the life of the Church through our first weekend in Level 1 for the public celebration of Masses in a very modified manner. Although we know we still have a long way to go, it’s a joy-filled experience to finally welcome people back to celebrate the Holy Mass together.

This FREE opportunity for some “fortification” in our faith journey...begins today! There is still time to register for the Virtual Catholic Love Life Conference (online for FREE…) If your Love-Life could use a divine spark, join more than 20,000 teens, young adults, and parents who have registered for this incredible, virtual event to "fortify your home and rediscover the beauty and goodness of God's plan for human love in your life."

Bishop Bradley has announced the decision to resume the public celebration of the Holy Mass beginning on May 27, 2020 with daily Mass and in anticipation of the Feast of Pentecost on May 31, 2020. Parishes will need to be ready in order to re-open by following the diocesan "Preparation Plan." Guidelines for the Faithful will be released in the coming days.

Married? Engaged? Let your time at home work for the good, and the future of your marriage. Work on your relationship while at home. We know that being at home these days has been trying for many, and we’ve prepared this to assist, accompany and support your journey! Join us for seven weeks via Zoom. Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, starting May 19th through June 30.