Most Reverend Robert J. Rose, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, age 92, entered into eternal life on Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Bishop Rose was born on February 28, 1930, the son of Urban H. and Maida A. (Glerum) Rose.
Watch:
Funeral Mass video (Facebook)
Memorial Video (YouTube)
View Photos: (Evening Prayer | Funeral Mass)
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Mrs. Everett (June) Wittenbach and Mr. James Rose. He is survived by several nieces and nephews and their families.
Bishop Rose was the second bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord from 1981 to 1989. He was installed as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, where he served from 1989 until he was granted senior priest status in October 2003.
Funeral arrangementswere as follows: (all were open to the public):
Visitation:
Thursday, March 10 from 4 – 7 p.m.
Friday, March 11 from 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Cathedral of Saint Andrew
301 Sheldon Blvd. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Vespers:
Thursday, March 10 at 3:30 p.m.
Cathedral of Saint Andrew
301 Sheldon Blvd. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Funeral Mass – Watch video (Facebook)
Friday, March 11 at 11 a.m., Most Reverend Allen Vigneron, archbishop of Detroit, presiding
Cathedral of Saint Andrew
301 Sheldon Blvd. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The Mass was livestreamed on the diocesan website and Facebook page and televised live locally on Antenna TV (channel finder).
Interment:
Resurrection Cemetery
Read Bishop Rose’s obituary
May Bishop Rose now rest in eternal peace and enjoy the fullness of the glory of the Lord he served. Please remember him in your prayers.
