Affiliated Organizations

  • Aquinas College

  • Catholic Charities West Michigan

  • Catholic Charities Young Professionals

    • Catholic liberal arts college located in Grand Rapids.
      616-632-8900

    • A community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan, and offering a variety of services ranging from prevention and education to crisis intervention. All programs are designed to help families and individuals succeed.

      Committed to serving the best interests of our clients, representing a diverse population, including persons of all faiths, with particular emphasis on service to persons with low income and outreach to diverse ethnic backgrounds.

    • Catholic Charities Young Professionals group offers opportunities for young professionals to connect through networking and service via a stress-free structure matching your ever busy lifestyle.

      Once a quarter, you will have an opportunity to participate with a service learning project or fundraiser event. Social networking will focus around community needs, and sharing new approaches to meeting these needs.

    • Catholic Connect

    • Catholic Information Center - Grand Rapids

      • The NCCGSCF serves Catholic youth and adults through quality faith-based programs. The committee oversees, develops, implements, and evaluates religious recognition programs and training opportunities for diocesan and parish leadership and for Catholic leaders in Girl Scouting and Camp Fire. 

        616-475-1243

      • Local group for men and women in their 20s and 30s, featuring bible study, prayer and fellowship.

        630-297-2380

      • Serving Catholics and spiritual seekers in West Michigan by offering classes and programs to help people learn, celebrate, live and pray the Catholic faith. Also offering institutes to equip Catholics with knowledge and skills to become leaders in their parishes.
        616-459-7267

      • Catholic Lawyers Association of Western Michigan

      • Couple to Couple League (Natural Family Planning)

      • Courage/EnCourage

        • A professional group whose mission it is to foster, stimulate and maintain high standards of religious, charitable, moral, social, just and ethical ideals and practices.
          President: Sean Maltbie

           

        • Dedicated to building healthy marriages through the practice of natural family planning.

          Contacts: Dave and Julie Cook, 616-843-1236

        • Through the Courage apostolatepeople who experience same-sex attraction receive pastoral support in the form of spiritual guidance, community prayer support, and fellowship.

          EnCourage members are parents, spouses, sibling and friends of people who identify as LGBTQ. They are looking for help to keep the faith and keep their family bonds intact andwork together to understand the experiences of their loved ones, and to respond to them with compassion.

          Chaplains: Father Bill Vander Werff, [email protected]

          Father Tom Cavera, 616-288-0918 or [email protected]

        • Cursillo - Grand Rapids

          • Cursillo is an apostolic movement of the Roman Catholic Church. It is an encounter with Christ that employs a method emphasizing the importance of a balanced life of piety, ongoing spiritual study and action to help keep Christ at the center of our lives.The Cursillo is introduced and explained over a three-day weekend retreat which includes daily prayer, Mass and opportunities for confession. Visit grcursillo.org to learn more.

          • Stack offers a clean and contemporary look to suit a range of purposes from corporate, tech startup, marketing site to digital storefront. Elements have been designed to showcase content in a diverse yet consistent manner.

            Multiple font and colour scheme options mean that dramatically altering the look of your site is just clicks away — Customizing your site in the included Variant Page Builder makes experimenting with styles and content arrangements dead simple.

          • TommusRhodus is an elite author known for offering high-quality, high-value products backed by timely and personable support. Recognised and awarded by Envato on multiple occasions for producing consistently outstanding products, it's no wonder over 40,000 customers enjoy using TommusRhodus themes.

          • Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW)

          • Dominican Center Marywood at Aquinas College

          • Dymo Ministries, Inc.

            • Franciscan Life Process Center (FLPC)

            • Grand Rapids Catholic Committee on Scouting

            • HELP Pregnancy Crisis Aid

              • Since its founding in 1974 by the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, the FLPC has been assisting in the education, healthy development and cultural enrichment of individuals and our local community.
                616-897-7842, [email protected]

              • Diocesan committee working to sustain and strengthen the relationship between the Boy Scouts of America and the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
                616-780-9088

              • Helping pregnant women carry their babies to term by offering support and alternatives to abortion, regardless of faith or background.
                616-459-9139,[email protected]

              • Holy Family Radio

              • Lakeshore Academy for the New Evangelization (LANE)

              • Legatus

                • Holy Family Radio is a lay apostolate dedicated to broadcasting the knowledge, love and truth of the Catholic faith. It seeks to attract and bring all listeners to a deeper relationship with Christ, inspiring them to evangelize, build stronger families and foster greater unity.1140 AM in Grand Rapids, 91.5 in Kalamazoo
                  844-337-2346

                • Endorsed by Bishop Walkowiak, LANE combines high-quality adult catechesis, expert instructors, and the ability to earn credits toward catechist certification. LANE classes unpack the treasures of Sacred Scripture and Tradition, making them comprehensible, accessible, and shareable in the twenty-first century. Classes focus on five major themes of the Catholic faith: Bible, Doctrine, Prayer and Liturgy, Social Teaching, and Pilgrimage.

                  Contact: Cory Lakatos, director of community life for Our Lady of the Lake Parish, at 616-399-1062 or[email protected]

                • Ambassadors for Christ in the Marketplace. A membership organization for Catholic business leaders committed to learn, live and spread the Catholic faith.

                  Chapter Coordinator: Karen Weber, 616-291-6428 or  [email protected]

                • Mercy Health

                • Michigan Catholic Conference (MCC)

                • Michigan Church Supply at Cathedral Square Center

                  • Mercy Health is a regional health care systemserving West Michigan and the Lakeshore with five hospital campuses, Mercy Health Physician Partners, physician network, and hospice, home health and long-term care service offerings. 

                    Mercy Health Campus Directory, Grand Rapids 
                    616-685-5000
                    Mercy Health Campuses Directory, Muskegon 
                    231-672-2000

                  • Founded in 1963, the Michigan Catholic Conference serves as the official voice of the Catholic Church in Michigan on matters of public policy. In addition, the Michigan Catholic Conference develops, coordinates, and manages programs that provide retirement benefits, health, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage for lay employees and clergy, as well as property and casualty coverage for the Church throughout Michigan.
                    517-372-9310

                     

                  • National Association of Pastoral Musicians - Grand Rapids Chapter

                  • National Evangelization Team

                  • Natural Family Planning Coalition (NFP) - Grand Rapids

                    • Supporting music ministers as they utilize their art to enhance worship and prayer
                      Chapter Director: 

                       

                    • Every August through NET Ministries, 175Catholic young adultstravel across the U.S. for nine months to share the Gospel with young people and their families, challenging young Catholics and others to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church.

                    • A network of natural family planning instructors, physicians, promotersand speakers providing NFP resources in Grand Rapids.

                    • North American Conference for Separated and Divorced Catholics
                    • Retrouvaille

                    • Saint Benedict Institute

                      • Sanctuary at Saint Mary's

                      • Senior Care Coalition

                      • Serra Club

                        • A faith-based community owned and operated by Trinity Health Senior Communities that offers several living options and services, including: nursing care, memory care and rehabilitation services.
                          616-685-7000

                        • Free assistance with the navigation of senior care services in the Grand Rapids market. All member organizations are Catholic parishioners serving Catholics.

                          Contact: Brian Hauenstein, 616-485-7484
                          Website

                        • Fostering, promoting and developing an appreciation for vocations to the ministerial priesthood and religious life; and fostering a better understanding of the roles of laity, priests, and religious.

                          Greater Grand Rapids: Weldon Schwartz, president. Visit the Grand Rapids Serra Club Blog for more information.
                          Greater Muskegon: Bob Nolan, president. Visit the Muskegon Serra Club Facebook page for more information.

                        • Society of St. Vincent de Paul

                        • St. Ann's Home

                          • Providing assistance of clothing, furniture and household needs to those released from prison, refugees, burn victims and more through their thrift stores.
                            616-452-1408

                          • Grand Rapids nursing care facility whose mission is to provide a loving and spiritual community for older adults to live lives of caring and wholeness inspired by the Carmelite Foundation of fraternity, service and prayer. Services include nursing care, rehabilitation, assisted living, Alzheimer's care and Hospice care.

                            Phone: 616-219-2765
                            Email: [email protected]
                            Website

                             

                             

                          • St. Ann's Home offers assisted living, rehabilitation, nursing care, Alzheimer’s treatment and hospice. Open to people of all faiths, its mission is to provide a loving and spiritual community for older adults.
                            616-453-7715

                          • The Baby Pantry of Lowell (formerly St. Mary’s Pregnancy Crisis Center)

                            • A group of dedicated people who create a community of love and compassion for pregnant women.
                              616-897-9393

                            • Fostering, promoting and developing an appreciation for vocations to the ministerial priesthood and religious life; and fostering a better understanding of the roles of laity, priests, and religious.

                              Greater Grand Rapids: Weldon Schwartz, president. Visit the Grand Rapids Serra Club Blog for more information.
                              Greater Muskegon: Bob Nolan, president. Visit the Muskegon Serra Club Facebook page for more information.

                            • A faith-based organization whose mission is to promote "neighbor helping neighbor live with dignity and hope." Located on the west side of Grand Rapids, Steepletown Ministries offers a variety of support services and educational programs.
                              616-451-4215

                            • Teens Encounter Christ – TEC Next Generation

                            • United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

                            • Veritas Grand Rapids

                              • Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is a recognized movement of the Roman Catholic Church, offering to youth and young adults an experience of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus.

                                Contact: Mark Mann, 616-475-1243

                              • The USCCB is an assembly of the hierarchy of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands who jointly exercise certain pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States.

                              • The mission of Veritas is to strengthen the spiritual foundation of Catholic young adults in Christ while building a faith community of support. Veritas weekend retreats are opportunities for young adult men and women to discover and express their Catholic faith.

                                616-648-3535

                              • Worldwide Marriage Encounter

                                • Worldwide Marriage Encounter offers weekends for married couples to renew and enrich their marriage and faith.

                                  Contacts: Andrew and Alaina, 734-531-9191

                                • Stack offers a clean and contemporary look to suit a range of purposes from corporate, tech startup, marketing site to digital storefront. Elements have been designed to showcase content in a diverse yet consistent manner.

                                  Multiple font and colour scheme options mean that dramatically altering the look of your site is just clicks away — Customizing your site in the included Variant Page Builder makes experimenting with styles and content arrangements dead simple.

                                • TommusRhodus is an elite author known for offering high-quality, high-value products backed by timely and personable support. Recognised and awarded by Envato on multiple occasions for producing consistently outstanding products, it's no wonder over 40,000 customers enjoy using TommusRhodus themes.

                                Aquinas College

                                An inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican tradition, providing a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Learn more.

                                Catholic Charities West Michigan

                                Community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan, including adoption and foster care services, counseling, family preservation programs, food programs, baby and toddler pantries, pregnancy support and more - and offering a variety of services ranging from prevention and education to crisis intervention. All programs are designed to help families and individuals succeed.
                                 
                                Committed to serving the best interests of our clients, representing a diverse population, including persons of all faiths, with particular emphasis on service to persons with low income and outreach to diverse ethnic backgrounds. Learn more.
                                 

                                Catholic Charities Young Professionals (CCYP)

                                CCYP is a young professional group, opened to all West Michigan young professionals between the ages of 21 and 40. The purpose and mission of CCYP is to involve young professionals with Catholic Charities West Michigan. CCYP offers young professionals the opportunity to network, volunteer, attend events, raise money, and plan service projects that support Catholic Charities West Michigan. Following Christ’s call to love our neighbor as ourself, we put our collective talents, resources, and ideas to work helping Catholic Charities feed those in our community who hunger not just for food, but also for safety, family unity, and peace. Learn more
                                 

                                Catholic Connect

                                Catholic Connect is a group for men and women in their 20’s and 30’s who are seeking to grow closer to God and neighbor through Bible study, praise and worship, prayer, service, and fellowship. Open to young adults of all faith backgrounds! Weekly meetings are Wednesday nights. For a schedule of upcoming events and to learn more, visit https://www.grcatholicconnect.com/.


                                Catholic Information Center

                                The Catholic Information Center offers a deeper and more reflective awareness of the faith for those who are already members of the Catholic Church. We also invite seekers from other faiths or no faith at all to an understanding of the teachings and way of life of the Catholic Church. Our courses are offered in the welcoming spirit of the Paulist Fathers whose mission is to give the Good News of Jesus a voice in today’s world.


                                Catholic Lawyers Association of Western Michigan

                                A Catholic professional group whose mission is to foster, stimulate, and maintain high standards of religious charitable, moral, social, just and ethical ideals and practices. They seek to promote the New Evangelization and form Catholic lawyers after their patron, St. Thomas More.


                                Couple to Couple League

                                The Couple to Couple League (CCL) is an international, Catholic, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and teaching fertility awareness (natural family planning) to married and engaged couples.


                                Courage/EnCourage

                                Through the Courage apostolate, people who experience same-sex attraction receive pastoral support in the form of spiritual guidance, community prayer support, and fellowship.
                                 
                                EnCourage members are parents, spouses, sibling and friends of people who identify as LGBTQ. They are looking for help to keep the faith and keep their family bonds intact and work together to understand the experiences of their loved ones, and to respond to them with compassion.
                                Chaplains: Father Bill Vander Werff, [email protected], and Father Tom Cavera, 616-288-0918 or [email protected]


                                Cursillo - Grand Rapids

                                Cursillo is an apostolic movement of the Roman Catholic Church. It is an encounter with Christ that employs a method emphasizing the importance of a balanced life of piety, ongoing spiritual study, and action to help keep Christ at the center of our lives.The Cursillo is introduced and explained over a three-day weekend retreat which includes daily prayer, Mass and opportunities for confession. 


                                Diocesan Council of Catholic Women

                                The mission of the Grand Rapids Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (GRDCCW) is to promote the dignity and vocation of women and to lead women in the development of their faith life through leadership, spirituality, and service using Gospel values. 
                                President: Barb Vezino


                                Dominican Center Marywood at Aquinas College

                                A spirituality and conference center, the Dominican Center's mission is to foster transformation and growth of persons, communities, and organizations through prayer, learning, and collaboration in an inclusive, hospitable environment. A ministry of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids.

                                DYMO Ministries, Inc.

                                DYMO Ministries facilitates the annual DYMO Camp, a week-long Catholic summer camp retreat experience for Catholic high school students and friends. Retreat details & registration.
                                DYMO Camp registrar: 616-319-1108, [email protected], or [email protected].


                                Grand Rapids NFP Coalition

                                Officially named in January 2018, but operating for 20+ years prior, the Grand Rapids NFP Coalition is a network of NFP instructorsphysicians, promoters, and speakers who firmly believe Natural Family Planning (NFP) is the healthiest choice for everyone's bodies and relationships. Visit their website to learn about offered services including NFP classes, marriage preparation presentations and more.

                                Harmel Academy of the Trades

                                Details here

                                 

                                National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM)

                                The Mission of the NFCYM is to support and strengthen those who accompany young people as they encounter and follow Jesus Christ.