Bishop Walkowiak announces the following appointments:

Father Mulderink

Rev. Robert C. Mulderink, in addition to his appointment as pastor of St. Luke University Parish in Georgetown Twp., is appointed diocesan Director of Priestly Vocations for a term of five years, effective Dec. 6, 2024.

Father Durkee

Rev. Stephen J. Durkee’s appointment as diocesan Director of Priestly Vocations concludes on Dec. 6, 2024. Bishop Walkowiak expresses his sincere gratitude to Father Durkee for his service over the past five years. Father Durkee is pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Grandville.

Father Kempf

Photo 2019 - Monsignor William Duncan by Rob Schumaker

Msgr. Duncan

Effective Dec. 1, 2024, Rev. Darrel C. Kempf was appointed canonical supervisor of St. Mary Parish in Carson City and St. John the Baptist Parish in Hubbardston for a term of six years while remaining as pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Pewamo. Nancy Woodcock will remain as pastoral director at St. Mary and St. John the Baptist parishes. Monsignor William Duncan’s role as canonical supervisor concluded Nov. 30, 2024.