Diocese of Grand Rapids

06/24/2026

Today we celebrate the feast of St. John the Baptist! Join us in celebrating St. John the Baptist Mission in Claybanks and St. Mary/St. John the Baptist Parishes in Hubbardston on their feast day!

St. John the Baptist, pray for us!

06/21/2026

Misa de español al mediodía.
Duodécimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Cathedral of Saint Andrew
Celebrante: Padre Mike Cruickshank, CSP
Ayuda de adoración: https://view.flipdocs.com/WA06212026Es

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06/21/2026

“God chooses ordinary men for fatherhood to accomplish his extraordinary plan.”
-G.K. Chesterton

Happy Father's Day to all of the amazing fathers, father figures, spiritual fathers, and male role models. Thank you for your love, care and guidance. Remember to keep these men in your prayers today!

06/21/2026

English Mass will begin at 10 am y Misa de español al mediodía.

Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Grand Rapids
Very Rev. Dat Tran, CSP, presiding
Worship aid: https://view.flipdocs.com/WA06212026

If you are a member of a parish in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, please consider giving to your parish's weekly offertory online or by placing a check in the mail to your parish office.

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06/20/2026

Mass with the Rite of Ordination of Priests
Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Grand Rapids
Bishop David J. Walkowiak, presiding
Worship aid: https://view.flipdocs.com/WAOrdinationofPriests2026

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06/20/2026

Join us in praying for Deacons Charlie, Hunter and Logan as they prepare for their ordination to the priesthood on June 20!

June 20, 2026 | Day Nine
May our new priests find strength and consolation in times of weakness and temptation, especially through the love and prayers of Mary, the Mother of Priests.

06/19/2026

Meet soon-to-be Fr. Hunter Ostapowicz!

Deacon Hunter D. Ostapowicz, 29, is the son of Mark and Melissa Ostapowicz. He has one sister, Riley. Deacon Hunter is a member of the Basilica of Saint Adalbert - Grand Rapids, Michigan. He credits many of the pastors from the westside of Grand Rapids along with Blessed Basil Moreau, CSC, for fostering his vocation.

Deacon Hunter was ordained a transitional deacon on Dec. 20, 2025. He received his Master of Divinity from the University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois, in fall 2025. He completed his pastoral internship at Our Lady of Consolation - Rockford, MI under the mentorship of Father Dominic Couturier. Following his ordination to the transitional diaconate, he served as a deacon at Our Cluster: St Catherine's, St Francis Xavier's and St Joseph's under the mentorship of Father Andrew Ayers.

Father Ostapowicz will celebrate his Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, June 21, at 10:30 a.m. at the Basilica of Saint Adalbert, 654 Davis Ave. NW, Grand Rapids.

Father Hunter has been appointed parochial vicar of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Grand Rapids, beginning July 1.

06/19/2026

Join us in praying for Deacons Charlie, Hunter and Logan as they prepare for their ordination to the priesthood on June 20!

June 19, 2026 | Day Eight
May our new priests be preserved from discouragement and loneliness through the love and friendship of their families, friends, and flocks.

06/18/2026

Meet soon-to-be Fr. Logan McGahan!

Deacon Logan M. McGahan, 29, is the son of Theresa and Brian McGahan. He has three siblings: Kristi, Tyler and Makayla. Deacon Logan is a member of St John Paul II Parish in Cedar Springs. He credits Father Phong Pham, Father Troy Nevins, and Father Lam Le for fostering his vocation through their examples.

Deacon Logan was ordained a transitional deacon on Dec. 20, 2025. He received his Master of Divinity from the University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois, in fall 2025. He completed his pastoral internship at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Grand Rapids under the mentorship of Father Mark Peacock. Following his ordination to the transitional diaconate, he served as a deacon at Our Lady of Consolation - Rockford, MI under the mentorship of Father Dominic Couturier.

Father McGahan will celebrate his Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, June 21, at 1 p.m. at the Parish of the Holy Spirit, 2230 Lake Michigan Drive NW, Grand Rapids.

Father Logan has been appointed parochial vicar of Our Lady of Consolation Parish in Rockford, beginning July 1.

06/18/2026

Join us in wishing Bishop Walkowiak a very happy birthday! May God continue to bless him this year and the years to come!

We also celebrate the anniversary of his episcopacy! Thank you for serving our diocese so faithfully over the past 13 years!