Every year the priests of our diocese attend a retreat together: fall convocation is an important time away from their parishes to build camaraderie, pray together, engage in continuing formation, and celebrate milestone anniversaries.
While they’re away, the faithful of our diocese were invited to gather in community on Tuesday, Sept. 26 to pray in a special way for our shepherds. A rosary was led in participating churches at 6:30 p.m. followed by time for silent prayer. All were welcome to come and pray fervently for our priests.
Pray for our Priests
Prayer card (View/download)
View photos from the evening of prayer on Facebook
Participating Churches (by county) on Sept. 26 – we will be adding to this list as we hear from our parishes
Ionia County
St. John the Baptist, Hubbardston
St. Joseph, Belding
Kent County
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Belmont
Holy Family, Caledonia
Holy Family, Sparta
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Grand Rapids – will be praying an all-school rosary for priests Wednesday, Sept. 27 at
9 a.m. All are welcome.
Mary Queen of Apostles, Sand Lake
St. Isidore, Grand Rapids
St. John Paul II, Cedar Springs
St. Patrick, Parnell
St. Pius X, Grandville
St. Robert of Newminster, Ada
St. Stephen, E. Grand Rapids
Mason County
St. Simon, Ludington
Mecosta County
St. Mary – St. Paul, Big Rapids (both worship sites will be open for prayer)
Montcalm County
Christ the King, Howard City
St. Bernadette-St. Margaret Mary, Stanton
St. Francis de Sales, Lakeview
St. Mary, Carson City
Muskegon County
Prince of Peace, N. Muskegon
St. Mary’s of the Immaculate Conception, Muskegon
Osceola County
Sacred Heart, Evart
St. Philip Neri, Reed City
Ottawa County
Holy Redeemer, Jenison
St. Mary, Marne
St. Mary, Spring Lake
St. Patrick-St. Anthony, Grand Haven
