Faith

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

"In this troubling moment, we must recommit ourselves to the values and principles of our democracy and come together as one nation under God. I entrust all of us to the heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. "~USCCB President Archbishop Gomez

Several priest appointments have been announced. Click for full details.

Bishop Paul J. Bradley welcomes Pope Francis’ recent announcement, declaring the Catholic Church observe a “Year of St. Joseph”. In conjunction with the declaration, the Holy Father released an Apostolic Letter to the world, entitled Patris Corde/With a Father’s Heart. The Letter marks the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. This special “Year of St. Joseph” began on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 2020 and lasts until December 8, 2021.

Bishop Paul J. Bradley has released the following clarification regarding the 2020 Presidential Election statement:

Bishop Bradley has extended the general dispensation from Mass until further notice.

Bishop Bradley calls for prayers for survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the wake of the Vatican report on former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.

Bishop Paul J. Bradley announced several new assignments for priests in the Diocese.

Bishop Paul J. Bradley, in the name of the entire Diocese of Kalamazoo, warmly welcomes and applauds Pope Francis’ latest Encyclical, Fratelli Tutti (Brothers and Sisters All) released yesterday in Assisi on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Bishop Bradley invites all the Clergy and Faithful of the Diocese to read this landmark encyclical on fraternity and social friendship, which adds greatly to the Church’s Social Teachings.