At the beginning of 2021, Dave Faber, superintendent of Catholic schools, asked 100+ Catholic school stakeholders to answer this question: “How might we emerge from this pandemic stronger than ever?”
More than 6,000 students and educators across the diocese prayerfully participated in a livestream of Mass to give thanks for the gift of Catholic school education.
“My children grew this year in a way that was only possible with in-person learning. I couldn’t be happier with my Catholic school.”
Host Shelley Irwin spoke with Superintendent Dave Faber and Marketing Communications Coordinator Greg Ghering.
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.
Superintendent Dave Faber writes in the Jan./Feb. 2021 issue of FAITH Grand Rapids magazine.
Those who are able to attend Mass should return, remembering that our physical presence at the Eucharistic table is irreplaceable.
A new MDHHS epidemic order was announced on November 15.
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.