April 21, 2026
2026 Bishop's Annual Appeal Underway
The 2026 Bishop's Annual Appeal is currently underway. Every ministry, service and resource supported by our annual appeal has a shared goal: to bring people closer to Jesus by planting seeds of hope across the 9 counties and 59 parishes & missions within the Diocese of Kalamazoo. Together, we can contribute to a joyful investment in our future as we strengthen and grow our diocese.Learn more about the Bishop's Annual Appeal here and give directly by using the button below.
Diocesan Directory - Updated April 2026
Please use the link below to access the April 2026 version of the Diocesan Directory, also found on our website. This directory is updated quarterly; changes may be sent to Emily Walsh, Communications Specialist.
Broken Mary Presentation with Kevin Matthews - April 29, 2026
St. Stanislaus Parish, Dorr, will host radio-host and speaker Kevin Matthews on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. for a presentation of Broken Mary, Matthews' story of healing amidst brokenness. See the attached flyer below or visit the Broken Mary Project website to learn more.
Parking Lot Market - May 16, 2026
St. Joseph Parish, Kalamazoo, will host a Parking Lot Market on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This market will include more than 20 vendors, including fresh flowers and food items. See the flyer below for more information.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church on Just War Doctrine
All citizens and all governments are obliged to work for the avoidance of war. However, "as long as the danger of war persists and there is no international authority with the necessary competence and power, governments cannot be denied the right of lawful self-defense, once all peace efforts have failed." (CCC, no. 2308)Read the full statement on Just War theory issued by Bishop James Massa, chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's (USCCB) Committee on Doctrine here.
Pope Leo XIV continues his Apostolic visit with a trip to Angola, Africa
On Monday, April 20, 2026, Pope Leo celebrated Mass in Saurimo, Angola, as part of his four-nation Apostolic journey. Pope Leo urged the faithful of Angola to follow the Risen Lord, who leads the way and sanctifies us, and "to not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life.”Read Pope Leo's full homily here and learn more about his visit to Saurimo at this link.
