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Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak, J.C.D., is the 12th bishop of the Diocese of Grand Rapids. He was appointed bishop by Pope Francis on April 18, 2013. He was ordained and installed on June 18, 2013 during Mass celebrated at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew.
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The Diocese of Grand Rapids was established on May 19, 1882. The diocese comprises 11 counties of Western Michigan: Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, and Ottawa.The diocese serves 175,114 Catholics, and has 79 parishes and 31 schools.
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Diocesan ministries assist in furthering the mission of the Church in West Michigan and serve as a resource to parishes, individual Catholics and the broader community. These offices exist to foster Catholic identity, engage pastoral leadership, recognize and celebrate diversity, and promote evangelization and ecumenism.
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Each of us is called by God to a life of holiness. Our vocation is the way we live out that call. It’s up to each person to discern through prayer, discussion, reading of Scripture, formation and even spiritual direction where God is calling him/her and to respond generously to his call. Some are called to marriage, others to consecrated or religious life, and still others to holy orders which includes deacons and priests.The Diocese of Grand Rapids is blessed with diocesan priests, priests from religious communities, and from other dioceses, as well as deacons, seminarians, and women religious.
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The Diocese of Grand Rapids includes 79 parishes located in cities and towns throughout our 11 counties. Mass is celebrated in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
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Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids are an alliance of 31 vibrant learning communities serving more than 6,400 elementary and high school students throughout West Michigan. Our schools inspire young people to grow in Catholic faith and grace, achieve more in school and life, develop creativity and character, and feel welcomed and cherished for their unique gifts. We partner with parents to awaken the whole child to a world of light and life — that grows better and brighter when children reach their potential.
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The Diocese of Grand Rapids is committed to protecting children and adults from harm. Our safe environment program aims to prevent sexual abuse within our community and to help heal the wounds of past victims. All of our programs are in compliance with the USCCB's Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People. If you need to report an instance of abuse, please call the Michigan Attorney General's hotline, 844-324-3374.
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All Saints Academy
(Grand Rapids)
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic School
(Belmont)
Bishop Baraga Academy
(Fremont)
Catholic Central High School
(Grand Rapids)
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Holland)
Divine Providence Academy
(Ravenna and Wright)
Harmel Academy of the Trades
(Grand Rapids)
Holy Spirit Catholic School
(Grand Rapids)
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Comstock Park)
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
(Grand Rapids)
Ludington Area Catholic School
(Ludington)
Muskegon Catholic Central
(Muskegon)
Our Lady of Consolation Catholic School
(Rockford)
Sacred Heart Academy
(Grand Rapids)
San Juan Diego Academy
(Wyoming)
SS. Peter and Paul Catholic School
(Ionia)
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School
(Grand Rapids)
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
(Greenville)
St. John Vianney Catholic School
(Wyoming)
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Pewamo)
St. Mary Catholic School
(Big Rapids)
St. Mary Catholic School
(Spring Lake)
St. Michael Catholic School
(Remus)
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Parnell)
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Portland)
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School
(Grand Rapids)
St. Robert Catholic School
(Ada)
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
(Grand Rapids)
West Catholic High School
(Grand Rapids)
Parishes
All Saints
(Fremont)
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
(Belmont)
Basilica of St. Adalbert
(Grand Rapids)
Blessed Sacrament
(Grand Rapids)
Cathedral of Saint Andrew
(Grand Rapids)
Christ the King - St. Francis de Sales
(Howard City)
Holy Family
(Caledonia)
Holy Family
(Sparta)
Holy Name of Jesus
(Wyoming)
Holy Redeemer
(Jenison)
Holy Spirit
(Grand Rapids)
Holy Trinity
(Comstock Park)
Immaculate Heart of Mary
(Grand Rapids)
Mary, Queen of Apostles
(Sand Lake)
Our Lady of Consolation
(Rockford)
Our Lady of La-Vang
(Wyoming)
Our Lady of Sorrows
(Grand Rapids)
Our Lady of Assumption
(Rothbury)
Our Lady of the Lake
(Holland)
Prince of Peace
(North Muskegon)
Sacred Heart
(Evart)
Sacred Heart of Jesus
(Grand Rapids)
Shrine of St. Francis Xavier & Our Lady of Guadalupe
(Grand Rapids)
SS Peter and Paul
(Grand Rapids)
SS Peter and Paul
(Ionia)
St. Agnes
(Marion)
St. Alphonsus
(Grand Rapids)
St. Ann - St. Ignatius
(Baldwin)
St. Anthony
(Saranac)
St. Anthony of Padua
(Grand Rapids)
St. Bartholomew
(Newaygo)
St. Bernadette - St. Margaret Mary
(Stanton)
St. Bernard
(Irons)
St. Catherine
(Ravenna)
St. Charles Borromeo
(Greenville)
St. Edward
(Lake Odessa)
St. Francis de Sales
(Holland)
St. Francis de Sales
(Norton Shores)
St. Francis Xavier
(Conklin)
St. Gregory - Our Lady of Fatima
(Hart)
St. Isidore
(Grand Rapids)
St. James
(Montague)
St. John Cantius
(Free Soil)
St. John Paul II
(Cedar Springs)
St. John the Baptist
(Claybanks)
St. John the Baptist
(Hubbardston)
St. John Vianney
(Wyoming)
St. Joseph - St. Mary
(Belding)
St. Joseph
(Pewamo)
St. Joseph
(Weare)
St. Joseph
(White Cloud)
St. Joseph
(Wright)
St. Joseph the Worker
(Wyoming)
St. Jude
(Grand Rapids)
St. Luke University
(Allendale)
St. Mary - St. Jerome
(Custer)
St. Mary - St. Paul
(Big Rapids)
St. Mary
(Carson City)
St. Mary
(Grand Rapids)
St. Mary
(Lowell)
St. Mary
(Marne)
St. Mary
(Spring Lake)
St. Mary Magdalen
(Kentwood)
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
(Muskegon)
St. Michael
(Brunswick)
St. Michael
(Coopersville)
St. Michael the Archangel
(Muskegon)
St. Michael the Archangel
(Remus)
St. Patrick - St. Anthony
(Grand Haven)
St. Patrick
(Parnell)
St. Patrick
(Portland)
St. Paul the Apostle
(Grand Rapids)
St. Philip Neri
(Reed City)
St. Pius X
(Grandville)
St. Robert of Newminster
(Ada)
St. Sebastian
(Byron Center)
St. Simon
(Ludington)
St. Stephen
(East Grand Rapids)
St. Thomas the Apostle
(Grand Rapids)
St. Thomas the Apostle
(Muskegon)
