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 Wednesday, Sept. 25th, 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, Hubbardston (9 – 10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m.)
St. Joseph, Belding (Holy Hour on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.)
St. Joseph, Pewamo (9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m.)
SS. Peter and Paul, Ionia (6-7 p.m. in the church)
Kent County
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Belmont (Assumption school will pray from 9-10 a.m. in church; An evening hour of prayer in the church will also be offered from 6-7 p.m.)
Basilica of St Adalbert, Grand Rapids (Holy Hour with Eucharistic Exposition, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.)
Holy Family, Caledonia (Monday, Sept. 23, 7- 8 p.m.)
Holy Family, Sparta (Holy hour, Sept. 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.)
Holy Spirit, Grand Rapids (Monday, Sept. 23 prayer for priests will be encouraged during evening adoration, 6:30 – 8 p.m.)
St. Isidore, Grand Rapids (Chapel is open from 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. for silent prayer)
Ss. Peter & Paul, Grand Rapids (8 a.m. Mass, 9 a.m. rosary and the church will remain open for prayer until 3 p.m.)
St. John Paul II, Cedar Springs (6-7 p.m.)
St. Mary, Lowell (9 – 10 a.m.)
St. Patrick, Parnell (6-7 p.m.)
St. Paul the Apostle, Grand Rapids (Adoration on Thursday, Sept. 26, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.)
St. Pius X, Grandville (6-7 p.m. in church)
Mason County
St. Simon, Ludington (7-8 p.m.)
Mecosta County
St. Mary – St. Paul, Big Rapids (9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m., both at St. Mary)
Montcalm County
Christ the King-St. Francis de Sales, Howard City (6-7 p.m. at CTK)
St. Mary, Carson City (6-7 p.m.)
Ottawa County
Our Lady of the Lake and St. Francis de Sales, Holland (A visiting priest will celebrate Mass with Corpus Christi Catholic School students at the school at 8:45 a.m. The public is welcome to attend.)
St. Luke University Parish, Allendale (9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m.)
St. Mary, Marne (9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m.)
St. Mary, Spring Lake (daily Mass at 9 a.m., St. Mary students will lead a rosary at 9:45 a.m.; hour of prayer with eucharistic exposition at 6 p.m. and rosary at 6:15 p.m.)
St. Patrick-St. Anthony, Grand Haven (rosary in church 6-7 p.m.)
updated 9/16/24
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