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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.

May 11-17, 2020 offers a week of inspiring words and resources to help us continue to persevere and grow in the hope of Christ... Why hope? After a month of lock-down, sickness, and loss, it’s easy to despair and believe that nothing will ever be “normal” again. It’s easy to be afraid. It’s easy to lose hope. But, we are encouraged in 1 Peter 3: “Do not be afraid or terrified with fear of them, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.”

The TOB Virtual Conference will begin at Noon EDT on Friday, May 8 and close at midnight on May 10 Register for Free! Get access to every presentation and concert by prominent speakers and artists throughout the conference weekend!

Bishop Bradley has written a beautiful and heartfelt pastoral letter to the People of the Diocese entitled: From Darkness to Light: Hope for a new Pentecost.

Bishop Paul J. Bradley has announced priest assignments which become effective April 20, 2020.

Bishop Paul J. Bradley on behalf of the Diocese of Kalamazoo has created the "Forward in Faith: Parish Support Fund" to raise money for Parishes impacted by the challenges of the COVID 19 pandemic. All gifts to this special online fund will directly benefit the Parishes.

More than 25 parishes across the Diocese are live streaming Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Masses. Click here for schedule. Spanish and Burmese language Masses available.

Bishop Paul J. Bradley invites Christians in Southwest Michigan to "Let Jesus Light Shine" by decorating with bright lights. Custom downloads available.

In light of the most recent guidelines from government and healthcare officials, and in order to do our part to protect all God’s people during this time, Bishop Bradley announces the continued suspension of all public celebrations of the Holy Mass until at least April 30, 2020.

The suspension of the public celebration of the Holy Mass will continue through Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 and will resume upon the time where restrictions are lifted. Bishop Bradley has announced updates to the Holy Week liturgies for the Diocese of Kalamazoo. All liturgies celebrated by Bishop Bradley will be live streamed on diocesan website and simulcast on the diocesan Facebook page. Please click here for additional details.

The Diocese of Kalamazoo has temporarily suspended all public Masses effective Friday, March 20th through Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020. Additionally, the annual Chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 7th has been relocated to St. Augustine Cathedral, Kalamazoo, and will be limited to attendance by priests only. The Mass will be live streamed on the diocesan website and Facebook. The Diocesan Pastoral Center will be closed to the public from March 20th through April 5th though employees will be working remotely.

During this current health crisis, I write to assure you of my ongoing prayers for you, and to encourage all of us to pray for and with one another. In particular, we pray for all those who are suffering from the Coronavirus, for all our health care workers, for all our civic leaders, and, in a special way, for those who are at special risk.

Bishop Bradley has directed a number of precautionary measures in light of the Coronavirus.