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.
Bishop Walkowiak announces up to $1 million in COVID-19 tuition assistance for Catholic school families
July 2, 2020
As we continue preparing for a safe return to school, Bishop Walkowiak wants to make sure no student is left behind. We are excited to share that he has announced up to $1 million in tuition assistance for returning and new families whose finances have been affected by COVID-19.
Dispensation extended through July 31
June 23, 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 July 31.
Bishop Walkowiak joins brother bishops in speaking out about death of George Floyd, violent protests
June 4, 2020
This post originally appeared on GRDiocese.org. Bishop Walkowiak joins his brother U.S. bishops in speaking out in the wake of the death of Mr. George Floyd and the violent protests which have broken out in Minneapolis and in other cities in the United States.
Date set to resume public Masses
May 19, 2020
The Office of Catholic Schools is excited to share a letter from Bishop Walkowiak with a date to resume public Masses in the diocese.
Dear Friends in Christ,
Diocesan directives regarding COVID-19 extended through May 28
May 8, 2020
Read Bishop Walkowiak's letter announcing the suspension of public Masses and all other liturgical and devotional services through May 28, 2020. Bishop Walkowiak also shares some of the guidance which will be in place when public worship is restored.
Dear Friends in Christ,
Diocesan directives regarding COVID-19 extended through May 17
April 24, 2020
Read Bishop Walkowiak's letter announcing that the Diocese of Grand Rapids has extended the cancellation of all public Masses and other liturgical and devotional services, effective immediately, through May 17, 2020.
Dear Friends in Christ,
Diocesan directives regarding COVID-19 extended through April 30
April 8, 2020
Read Bishop Walkowiak's letter announcing that the Diocese of Grand Rapids has extended the cancellation of all public Masses and other liturgical and devotional services, effective immediately, through April 30, 2020.
Dear Friends in Christ,