Diaconal Ministry Informational Nights scheduled for August

Bishop Lohse has extended an invitation for men to apply for formation for the Permanent Diaconate. To support this initiative, we have scheduled informational sessions in each deanery for prospective applicants and their wives. These sessions will provide an overview of the formation process and offer an opportunity to ask questions. 

Please see the schedule below: 

Northern Deanery 

• Parish: St. Stanislaus, Hilliards 
• Location: Parish Hall 
• Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2025 
• Time: 6:00–8:00 PM 

Southern Deanery (Please note the location change) 

• Parish: Holy Angels, Sturgis 
• Location: Church Hall (Basement) 
• Date: Friday, August 8, 2025 
• Time: 6:00–8:00 PM 

Western Deanery 

• Parish: St. Mary, Niles 
• Location: Parish Center 
• Date: Monday, August 11, 2025 
• Time: 6:00–8:00 PM 

Central Deanery 

• Parish: St. Monica, Kalamazoo 
• Location: Community Building 
• Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 
• Time: 6:00–8:00 PM 

Eastern Deanery 

• Parish: St. Joseph, Battle Creek 
• Location: Parish Center 
• Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025 
• Time: 6:00–8:00 PM