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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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Office of the Bishop

Most Reverend David Walkowiak

Bishop of Grand Rapids

Very Rev. Colin J. Mulhall

Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia

Mike Lown

Chancellor/Chief Financial Officer

Very Rev. Lam T. Le

Vicar for Evangelization and Director of Continuing Formation for Priests

Very Rev. Troy Nevins

Vicar for Priests

Very Rev. Kevin Niehoff, OP, JCL

Judicial Vicar

Rev. Msgr. R. Louis Stasker

Bishop’s Delegate for Junior Priests

Rev. Stephen S. Dudek

Director of the Missions Office

Rev. Logan Weber

Assoicate Director - Continuing Formation for Priests

Aaron Sanders

Director - Worship

Gail Welsh

Administrative Assistant - Office of the Bishop & Missions Office

Catholic Charities West Michigan

Jefferson Office, Grand Rapids

Catholic Foundation of West Michigan

Teresa Reid

Executive Director - Catholic Foundation of West Michigan

Erinn Hill

Stewardship Officer - Catholic Foundation of West Michigan

Sarah Sobel

Gift Planning Officer - Catholic Foundation of West Michigan

Mary Ann Vicini

Program Coordinator - Catholic Foundation of West Michigan

Catholic Information Center

Very Rev. Dat Q. Tran, CSP

Executive Director

Rev. Mike Cruickshank, CSP

Associate Director - CIC, Associate Pastor - Cathedral & CIC/Young Adult Ministry Liasion

Mark Mann

Director of Programming and Institutes

Catholic Schools

Sarah Grey

Superintendent of Catholic Schools

Kellie Bozym

Senior Accountant - Grand Rapids Catholic Secondary Schools

Katherine Needham

Administrative Assistant

Jailine Gomez-Tellez

Admissions Advocate

Angela Lucas

Tuition and Financial Aid Specialist - Grand Rapids Catholic Secondary Schools

Michelle Ptak

Staff Accountant - Grand Rapids Catholic Secondary Schools

Gabriela Ricksgers-Giralt

Admissions Advocate

Don St. Andre

Human Resources Director - Grand Rapids Catholic Secondary Schools

Tim Steen

Education Technology Specialist

Brad Sturgell

GRACEAC Program Director

Sarah Toepfer

Director of Marketing and Admissions

Accounts Payable/Human Resources

Accounts Payable/HR Clerk

Child and Youth Protection and Safe Environment

To Report Abuse

Chris Castano

Safe Environment Director

Communications

Annalise Laumeyer

Director

Tuyet Be Tran

Web/Technology Support

Annie Willison

Social Media Manager

Evangelization

Very Rev. Lam T. Le

Vicar for Evangelization and Director of Continuing Formation for Priests

Rev. Cesar Cajetan Arras, CR Theat.

Director of Marriage and Family Ministry

José Astúa

Director - Catechesis

Allie Klare

Administrative Assistant - Evangelization and Faith Formation

Christine McCarty

Director - Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Finance and Administration

Mike Lown

Chancellor/Chief Financial Officer

Chris Castano

Safe Environment Director

Tom Cole

Parish Financial Auditor

Cheryl Copenhagen

Administrative Assistant/Accounts Payable Clerk

Traci Douglas

Director - Human Resources

Josh Friederichs

Technology Training and Support Specialist

Charles Fust

Comptroller

Rachel Jandernoa

Receptionist

Caleb LePard

Facilities Manager

James Oldfield

Network Administrator

Katie Olding

CSA Administrator

Alec Saturley

Director - Information Technology & Manager - Information Security

Kathleen Scaglione

Raiser's Edge Database Systems Administrator

Tuyet Be Tran

Web/Technology Support

Cristine VanLinden

Parish Accounting Services Specialist

Angela Yondo

Diocesan Archivist

Hispanic Ministry

Juan Carlos Farias-Gonzalez

Director

Sr. Maricela Martinez, CCVI

Assistant Director

Jesús Sanchez-Parada

Administrative Assistant

Immigration Legal Services

Nicole Iraola, Esq.

Director - Immigration Legal Services

Pastoral Services

Nicole Doppel

Administrative Assistant - Prison and Jail Ministry

Rev. Godfrey C. Onyekwere

Bishop's Delegate - Black Catholic Ministry

Deacon Dennis Rybicki

Director - Liturgical Music

Aaron Sanders

Director - Worship

Lauren Vandervort

Administrative Assistant - Pastoral Services and Worship

Tricia Worrell

Program Director - Prison and Jail Ministry

Tribunal

Very Rev. Kevin Niehoff, OP, JCL

Judicial Vicar

Jennifer Baxter

Tribunal Manager

Rita Wass

Administrative Assistant

Rev. Douglas A. Braun, JCL

Adjutant Judical Vicar

Rev. Msgr. Edward A. Hankiewicz, JCL

Adjutant Judicial Vicar

Vocations

Rev. Robert C. Mulderink

Director of Priestly Vocations

Deacon Jerry Roersma

Director of Diaconate Formation

Pattie Reynolds

Administrative Assistant - Vocations, Continuing Formation for Clergy and Diaconate Formation

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