Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids

CRS Providing Relief Efforts to Myanmar
Diocese assisting CRS with local donations

Bishop Hurley's Appeal Message
English (Video)
English | Español (Text)

CSA 2008 (Update | Status)
Resources

Preliminary results for this year's Catholic Services Appeal show 15 parishes already over goal.

Congratulations to these pastors and leadership teams for their hard work and early generosity!

Results have been reported by 80 parishes as of May 8. Thank you for your support and generosity So Faith May Flourish.

Faithful Citizenship

Forming Consciences
Do’s and Don’ts
Political Responsibility Guidelines

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship is a reflection of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on Catholic teaching and political life. The material also provides political activity guidelines for organizations, such as parishes, that hold a 501(c)(3) Internal Revenue Code (IRC) status.

Bishop Hurley announces Pastoral Appointments. More

Stewardship—A Disciple’s Response

Please join the Diocese of Grand Rapids for a special presentation on Stewardship by two of the leaders of the International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC) on Tuesday May 20. More

Cathedral Square project nearing completion

The upper deck of the parking ramp is completed and ready for use; exterior brick work on the Diocesan Pastoral Center completed; and interior dry wall is being hung, finished, and painted. Advance Commitment gatherings are being held throughout the diocese with more scheduled. At the gatherings, guests are provided updates on the Cathedral Square project and given opportunities to support.

Cathedral Square Video
Cathedral Square Webcam Live!

The Easter Season

Easter, which celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus following his crucifixion and burial, is the most important feast on the Church calendar. The 50 days of the Easter Season, beginning with Easter Sunday and concluding with the Feast of Pentecost (May 11), are celebrated in joyful exultation.

Bishop's Homilies (Audio)
Easter Sunday | Passion Sunday
Chrism Mass | Ash Wednesday

Bishop's Radio Messages (Audio)
Easter | Lenten

Daily Lectionary Podcast from USCCB

Hear the daily readings from Mass

Diocese to participate in pilgrimage to the
49th International Eucharistic Congress, Quebec, Canada
Save the date: June 15-22, 2008

Join Bishop Hurley at the 2008 International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) which will be held June 15-22, 2008 in Quebec, Canada. The theme of the congress is “The Eucharist, Gift of God for the Life of the World.”, For general information about the IEC, please visit http://www.cei2008.ca/en/.

To register your attendance at the IEC contact Dag Syversen at Canterbury Tours Inc., 800-653-0017. Questions may also be addressed to Father Tony Russo, 616-866-0931, who is coordinating plans locally.

Prayer for the 2008 IEC

A week at a glance with Bishop Hurley

Tuesday, May 6, 7:00pm, Confirmation, Cathedral of Saint Andrew, GR
St. Mary Magdalen and St. James, GR; St. James, Montague; St. Mary of the Woods, Lakewood Club
Wednesday, May 7, 7:00pm, Cathedral Square reception, Our Lady of Consolation Parish, Rockford
Thursday, May 8, 7:00pm, Confirmation, Cathedral of Saint Andrew, GR - St. Mary, Spring Lake; St. Alphonsus and St. Francis, GR;
St. Joseph, Wright
Saturday, May 10, 5:00pm, Mass, blessing of buildings, Franciscan Life Process Center, Lowell
Sunday, May 11, 3:00pm, Confirmation, Cathedral of Saint Andrew, GR - St. Paul and St. Mary, Big Rapids; St. Patrick, Portland; Mary Queen of Apostles, Sand Lake

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