Student artists participate in “Creating on the Margins” contest

June 10, 2020

Students from two Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids have participated in a national art contest exploring poverty’s root causes and the Church’s response to it. The annual “Creating on the Margins” art contest is organized by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and is open to young people in 7th-12th grade.

Photos: 24th annual Songfest brings together 4th graders from across the diocese

March 6, 2020

More than 400 4th graders from Catholic schools across the Diocese of Grand Rapids gathered for the annual Songfest concert on March 5. It was the 24th year for the program.

Deacon Dennis Rybicki directed the program, as he has every year. It was emceed by principals Cindy Thomas of St. Stephen and Kevin Varner of Our Lady of Consolation. The concert took place at West Catholic High School.