Bishop Walkowiak announces the following appointments:
Reverend Stephen S. Dudek, Pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Wyoming, is granted Senior Priest status, effective July 31, 2022. Father Dudek will continue his work in the diocesan Missions Office as Director. Bishop Walkowiak expresses his sincere gratitude to Father Dudek for his 38 years of faithful priestly ministry.
Reverend Charles D. Brown, Pastor of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Holland is appointed Pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, effective August 1, 2022.
Reverend Ron P. Floyd, Administrator of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish is appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, effective July 1, 2022.
Reverend Luis F. Garcia, Parochial vicar of St. Anthony of Padua Parish is appointed Pastor of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Holland, effective August 1, 2022.
Very Reverend Dat Q. Tran, C.S.P., is appointed Rector/Pastor of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, effective July 1, 2022. Read more about Father Dat.
Very Reverend René I. Constanza, C.S.P., Rector/Pastor of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, was installed as the President of the Paulist Fathers on June 7, 2022. Bishop Walkowiak expresses his gratitude to Father Constanza for his pastoral ministry in the diocese. Watch video of the installation Mass here.
Also read:
New Cathedral of Saint Andrew rector announced: Meet Father Dat Q. Tran, CSP
Please continue to pray for our retired priests, and for our priests transitioning to new appointments and leading the parish communities entrusted to their care.
View previously announced pastoral appointments.
Contact:
Annalise Laumeyer, director of communications
alaumeyer@grdiocese.org | 616-551-5629
