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Facts
Origin:
The
Diocese of Grand Rapids was established May 19, 1882.
Area:
The Diocese originally consisted of much of the northern
and western part of the Lower Peninsula. Since 1971 the Diocese
comprises 11 counties of Western Michigan: Ionia, Kent, Lake,
Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola,
and Ottawa.
Total square miles: 6,795.
Population:
Total population of the 11-county area is estimated at 1,283,717
(2000 U.S. Census), Catholic population at 175,000 (2005 Official
Catholic Directory).
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS:
The Diocesan Administrative Office, 660 Burton St. SE, Grand
Rapids, MI 49507, is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m.
Summary |
Office |
Numb |
Bishop |
1 |
Retired
Bishops |
1 |
Retired
Auxiliary Bishop |
1 |
Priests,
Diocesan |
111 |
Active in Diocese |
71 |
Active outside Diocese |
01 |
Retired |
39 |
Priests,
Religious Order |
16 |
Priests
from another country working in Diocese |
6 |
Permanent
Deacons |
45 |
Brothers |
1 |
Sisters |
316 |
Hermits |
2 |
Consecrated
Virgin Living in the World |
1 |
Parishes/Missions |
102 |
Other Pastoral Centers |
2 |
| Pastoral
Director |
1 |
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