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 178,000 (2008 Official Catholic Directory).
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS:
The Diocesan Administrative Office, Cathedral Square Center,
360 Division Ave. S., Grand Rapids, MI 49503, is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
|
Office |
Number |
|
Bishop |
1 |
|
Bishop Emeritus |
1 |
|
Priests, Diocesan |
103 |
|
Active in diocese |
66 |
|
Active outside diocese |
0 |
|
Retired |
35 |
|
Priests, Religious Order |
14 |
|
Priests from another country working in diocese |
8 |
|
Retired Priests from another diocese, living in the diocese |
10 |
|
Permanent Deacons |
41 |
|
Brothers |
1 |
|
Sisters |
314 |
|
Hermits |
2 |
|
Consecrated Virgin Living in the World |
1 |
|
Parishes/Missions |
103 |
|
Other Pastoral Centers |
1 |
| Pastoral Director |
1 |