Bishop Walkowiak announces the following appointments:
Father James VanderLaan
Rev. James R. VanderLaan is appointed canonical administrator of St. Bernadette-St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish in Stanton, effective Jan. 19, 2022. This appointment is in addition to his current assignment as pastor of Christ the King-St. Francis de Sales Parish in Howard City.
Father Loc Trinh
Rev. Loc Q. Trinh, parochial vicar of Our Lady of Consolation Parish in Rockford, is appointed canonical administrator of Sacred Heart Parish in Evart and St. Agnes Parish in Marion, effective Feb. 1, 2022. His assignment as parochial vicar of Our Lady of Consolation concludes on that same date.
Please continue to pray for the priests of our diocese – those transitioning to new appointments and leading the parish communities entrusted to their care as well as our retired priests.
View previously announced pastoral appointments.
