Instruments of grace: Catholic schools rise to the challenge of the pandemic
April 30, 2021
Bishop Walkowiak’s column in the May issue of FAITH Grand Rapids magazine highlights Catholic school ministry.
Dispensation update for Feb. 12, 2021
February 12, 2021
Bishop Walkowiak invites Catholics who are healthy and able to return to Mass this Lent; extends dispensation until further notice for those who are unable to attend in person because of health reasons or other factors.
Extension through Jan. 4 of the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass
November 16, 2020
Bishop Walkowiak announces the extension of the dispensation for all Catholics within the territory of the Diocese of Grand Rapids from their obligation of attending Sunday Mass through Jan. 4, 2021.
Bishop Walkowiak announces ability to open churches more widely; extends dispensation from obligation to attend Sunday Mass through Nov. 23
October 5, 2020
Read Bishop Walkowiak’s letter to the faithful in full.
Bishop Walkowiak declares day of prayer, fasting for racial healing Sept. 9
September 1, 2020
Join Bishop Walkowiak for 7 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew that day (diocesan guidelines for COVID-19 will be in effect), or watch live on Facebook or on our website.
Extension through Oct. 18 of the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass
August 24, 2020
"But those who are truly able to attend Mass should begin to return, remembering that we are transformed by being joined to Christ in the Eucharist."
Bishop Walkowiak, Aquinas College President exchange letters commemorating new school year
August 18, 2020
The letters celebrate the gift of Catholic education here in the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
Catholic school teachers begin new year with Mass, professional development
August 6, 2020
Keynote speaker Mari Pablo discussed a theme of, “Not Conformed, Rather Transformed: Theology of the Body as a Lens for Our World”.
Extension through Sept. 7 of the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass
July 22, 2020
Bishop Walkowiak announces the extension of the dispensation from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass through Sept. 7 (Labor Day).
Bishop Walkowiak urges Gov. Whitmer to protect all Michigan students
July 10, 2020
The Office of Communications releases the following statement from Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, regarding the State’s legal challenge.