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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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Protecting God's Children
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
Msgr. William H. Duncan
Vicar General
Rev. Stephen S. Dudek
Director of the Missions Office
Rev. Lam T. Le
Vicar for Evangelization and Director of Continuing Formation for Priests
Mike Lown
Chancellor/Chief Financial Officer
Rev. Troy Nevins
Vicar for Priests
Very Rev. Kevin Niehoff, OP, JCL
Judicial Vicar
Rev. Colin J. Mulhall
Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia
Deacon Jerry Roersma
Director of Diaconate Formation
Aaron Sanders
Director - Office for Worship
Rev. Msgr. R. Louis Stasker
Bishop’s Delegate for Junior Priests
Gail Welsh
Administrative Assistant - Office of the Bishop & Missions Office
Catholic Charities West Michigan
Jefferson Office, Grand Rapids
Catholic Foundation of West Michigan
Greg Deja
Executive Director - Catholic Foundation of West Michigan
Erinn Hill
Stewardship Officer - Catholic Foundation of West Michigan
Teresa Reid
Gift Planning Officer - Catholic Foundation of West Michigan
Mary Ann Vicini
Program Coordinator - Catholic Foundation of West Michigan
Catholic Information Center
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
Dave Faber
Superintendent
Sarah Grey
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Integration
Kellie Bozym
Senior Accountant - Grand Rapids Catholic Secondary Schools
Luke Cunningham
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
Kathy Purcell
Controller - 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
JoAnn Fox
Managing Editor, FAITH Grand Rapids magazine & Diocesan Website
Tuyet Be Tran
Web/Technology Support
Annie Willison
Social Media Manager
Finance and Administration
Mike Lown
Chancellor/Chief Financial Officer
Chris Castano
Director - Conference Center
Tom Cole
Parish Financial Auditor (part-time)
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
Hilary Martin
CSA Office Clerk
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
Rev. Eugene T. Batungbacal, C.Ss.R
Assistant Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Jesús Sanchez-Parada
Administrative Assistant
Immigration Legal Services
Nicole Iraola, Esq.
Director - Immigration Legal Services
Pastoral Services
DJ Florian
Director - Pastoral Services
José Astúa
Director - Catechesis
Nicole Doppel
Administrative Assistant - Prison and Jail Ministry
Tammy Graves
Director - Faith Formation
Christine McCarty
Director - Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Rev. Godfrey C. Onyekwere
Bishop's Delegate - Black Catholic Ministry
Deacon Dennis Rybicki
Director - Liturgical Music
Aaron Sanders
Director - Office for 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. Lam T. Le
Vicar for Evangelization and Director of Continuing Formation for Priests
Rev. Robert C. Mulderink
Director of Priestly Vocations
Deacon Jerry Roersma
Director of Diaconate Formation
Pattie Reynolds
Administrative Assistant - Vocations, Continuing Formation for Clergy, & Diaconate Formation