Bishop Bradley writes letter to parents of Catholic School students within the Diocese during Catholic Schools Week 2021.

On the occasion of the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, Bishop Paul J. Bradley has written a letter to the Faithful inviting them to pray for members of the religious communities and institutions serving in the Diocese of Kalamazoo.

January 20, 2021 (Kalamazoo, Mich.): The Diocese of Kalamazoo has released the following statement from Bishop Paul J. Bradley regarding today’s inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris: Bishop Bradley affirmed the statement today released by Archbishop Jose Gomez, President, USCCB, (click for full statement) on the inauguration of the 46th President of the United States. Bishop Bradley added, “On this day marking the transfer of leadership in our country, let us pray that our new President and Vice President will be open to God’s guidance, adhering to our principles of Life (from the moment of conception to natural death), Liberty (including religious freedom), and Justice for all.”

"In this troubling moment, we must recommit ourselves to the values and principles of our democracy and come together as one nation under God. I entrust all of us to the heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. "~USCCB President Archbishop Gomez

Several priest appointments have been announced. Click for full details.

Bishop Paul J. Bradley welcomes Pope Francis’ recent announcement, declaring the Catholic Church observe a “Year of St. Joseph”. In conjunction with the declaration, the Holy Father released an Apostolic Letter to the world, entitled Patris Corde/With a Father’s Heart. The Letter marks the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. This special “Year of St. Joseph” began on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 2020 and lasts until December 8, 2021.

Bishop Paul J. Bradley has released the following clarification regarding the 2020 Presidential Election statement:

Bishop Bradley has extended the general dispensation from Mass until further notice.

October 14, 2020 The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has released "Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call of Love", a pastoral letter against racism. Read the letter here.

Bishop Bradley addresses the Faithful in a video update to explain an important change to the Celebration of Confirmations in the Diocese this Fall.