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On Sept. 20-23, the V National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry of the United States was held in Grapevine, Texas, with 3,200 delegates from the different parishes, dioceses and institutions of the country and 130 bishops, including our Bishop Paul Bradley.

Now in its seventh year, The Presence, a eucharistic- centered retreat for high schoolers, will offer its Spirit-filled weekend experience at Sherman Lake YMCA, Augusta, Mich., Feb. 22- 24, 2019.

El pasado 20, 21, 22 y 23 de septiembre se llevó acabo el V encuentro de pastoral hispana de los Estados Unidos con la participación de 3.200 delegados de parroquias, diócesis e instituciones del país y 130 obispos incluyendo a nuestro Obispo Paul Bradley.

At first glance, Shannon and Sam Sheets are similar to many other millennial couples as they juggle the demands of two jobs outside the home — Sam as an engineer and Shannon as an educator — along with the needs of their two children, 10-month-old Liam and 2-year-old Everly. In this day and age when statistics show that millennials (people born between 1981-1995) are leaving the Church and are the fasting growing group of “nones” those that choose no religious affiliation (Pew Research Center, pewforum.org), the Sheets’ are bucking that trend. For filing up the slots in their Google calendar are faith-centered activities and volunteer work.

“HEY ED!” “OH — HI FATHER CHRIS.” Students at St. Joseph Elementary School love to shout out to their pastor, Father Chris Ankley, as he walks the halls, but who is this “Ed”? Why, it’s his beloved companion, a nine-year-old Cockapoo. Father Chris, who was a practicing veterinarian for more than a decade before entering the seminary, doesn’t mind taking second billing to his popular canine, who he named after one of his favorite former patients. The kids obviously love both pooch and priest.

Whether you learn best at at 2 a.m. sitting at your laptop or within a group setting with live discussion, an innovative and new diocesan faith formation institute offers a course for your learning style. The diocesan Institute of Missionary Discipleship (IMD), launched this past August, offers an array of courses, classes and retreats for those looking to deepen their faith knowledge and grow in their spirituality.

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Why is my priest wearing pink?

How to start a regular prayer practice with your spouse It was not until I married that it dawned on me how important it is to pray as a couple — often and in front of the children, too. Here are three tips on how to start praying regularly with your spouse.

Siguiendo la Estrella: serena, simple y silenciosamente

Following the Star: Slowly, simply, and silently

Welcoming our new diocesan publication, Southwest Michigan Catholic

On Sept. 14, 2018, Bishop Paul J. Bradley announced the release of “A Plan to Protect” for the Diocese of Kalamazoo, calling for expanded measures within the Church to safeguard all its people. In addition to the expanded plan of action, Bishop Bradley celebrated three Masses of reparation and healing around the diocese in Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and St. Joseph. After each of those Masses, Bishop Bradley hosted a pastoral discussion, fielding questions and comments from participants.

On Nov. 5, faithful from around the diocese will begin a 33-day consecration to Mary based on the writings of St. Louis de Montfort, True Devotion to Mary.