The priests of the diocese attend a retreat together every fall. This fall convocation is an important time away from their parishes to build camaraderie, pray together, engage in continuing formation, and celebrate milestone anniversaries. Let us gather as a Catholic community during this time to pray for our shepherds.
See below for the most complete list
Prayer card
On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the following churches in the diocese will be open for prayer. (Additional opportunities on alternate dates are also included):
Ionia County
St. John the Baptist – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Church open for individual prayer)
St. Joseph – St. Mary – 7-8 p.m. (Adoration and Silent Prayer)
St. Patrick – Noon – 6 p.m. (Adoration in Church)
Kent County
Basilica of St. Adalbert – 5 – 6 p.m. on Sept. 25 (Holy Hour – Exposition)
Blessed Sacrament – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 (Holy Hour – Exposition)
Holy Spirit – 8 a.m. Rosary in Chapel and 8:30 a.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Holy Trinity – 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosary at the end)
Immaculate Heart of Mary – 9 a.m. on Sept. 24 (Rosary in Church)
SS. Peter and Paul – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Adoration)
St. Alphonsus – 6 – 7 p.m. (Exposition in the Church)
St. Anthony of Padua – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel)
St. John Paul II – 6 – 7 p.m. (Quiet prayer)
St. John Vianney – 9 a.m. (Rosary in the school gym)
St. Joseph the Worker – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m, rosaries throughout the day, church will be open for prayer until 9 p.m.)
St. Mary – 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Open church with Rosary at 7 p.m.)
St. Pius X – 4 – 10 p.m. (Adoration in the chapel)
St. Robert of Newminster – 5:15 – 7 p.m. (Adoration in Church)
St. Sebastian – 9 a.m. – Noon (Eucharistic Adoration with Rosary at 9 a.m.)
St. Thomas the Apostle – 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Eucharistic Adoration in the Church)
Mecosta County
St. Mary – St. Paul – 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Rosary at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.)
Montcalm County
St. Mary – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Church open for individual prayer)
Muskegon County
St. Catherine – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Silent prayer)
Ottawa County
St. Joseph – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Silent prayer)
St. Mary – Noon – 6 p.m. (Rosary and silent prayer)
updated 9/18/25
