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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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

A special letter from Bishop Bradley: On this first Sunday of 2020, as we join with the Universal Church in celebrating the Solemnity of the Epiphany when Jesus was made manifest as Lord to all the world, I take this occasion to wish you all a very Blessed and Happy New Year!

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.

On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception this year, Bishop Paul J. Bradley consecrated the Diocese of Kalamazoo to the protection and intercession of our Blessed Mother. In this consecration he called upon all the Faithful to do an individual Act of Consecration and to continue to remember 10 specific prayer intentions he detailed in his homily during the Mass.

The Immigration Assistance Program run by the Diocese of Kalamazoo provides low-cost legal assistance to people seeking a legal path to citizenship.

An order of religious sisters based in Colombia, South America, may make a permanent home in Southwest Michigan.