Bishop Lohse announces clergy appointments effective May 1, 2024.

En conjunto con el Mes de la Prevención del Abuso Infantil que se celebra a nivel nacional en el mes de abril, la Diócesis de Kalamazoo anuncia hoy que está llevando a cabo una revisión y actualización exhaustiva de todas sus políticas que protegen a niños y jóvenes. Se espera un conjunto final y completo de políticas actualizadas este verano, pero el primer elemento significativo se reveló hoy en la publicación de una lista de personas descalificadas para trabajar con niños o jóvenes.

In conjunction with the nationally observed Child Abuse Prevention Month held every April, the Diocese of Kalamazoo announces today that it is undertaking a thorough review and updating of all its policies protecting children and youth. A final and complete updated set of policies is expected this summer, but the first significant element was revealed today in the publication of a list of individuals disqualified from working with children or youth.

The Diocese of Kalamazoo has announced the 15 diaconal appointments made by Bishop Edward M Lohse. The appointments are effective immediately. Click here for a full list.

The Holy Father called for additional listening sessions for the Synod on Synodality to happen in all dioceses across the world. The diocese conducted its gatherings in March in both English and Spanish. Read the full summary report for participant input.

In light of the release of the report from the Michigan Attorney General’s office on the Diocese of Gaylord on January 8, 2024, Bishop Lohse released the following statement. “Before all else, I want to extend a word of compassion to all victims/survivors of sexual abuse, here in the Diocese of Kalamazoo and elsewhere. Sexual abuse is always wrong, and it is especially reprehensible when it is perpetrated by someone in the employment of the Church. We pray for all who have been affected by clergy sexual abuse and for their continued healing. “ Click to read full release

Bishop Edward M. Lohse has announced the following priest assignments.

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Emeritus Paul J. Bradley as Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Steubenville (Ohio). Additionally, the Holy Father has named Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton, Diocese of Steubenville, as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Detroit. The appointments were announced today by the Holy See in Rome.

We have all witnessed the devastation of the wildfires that have destroyed and ravaged Maui resulting in the tragic loss of life and displacing many people. We have received information from Bishop Larry Silva, Diocese of Honolulu, on how we can best assist our sisters and brothers in Hawaii.

A priest and a married couple have been chosen as this year’s recipients of the Bishop Paul V. Donovan Founder’s Society Award for Outstanding Service. The distinguished honorees, Reverend Robert Flickinger and Deacon John and Mrs. Jane Bodway, have been chosen for their witness to tireless service in the name of Jesus and for reflecting a love for God through devotion to the Catholic Church and others. Recipients will be honored on July 9th, 2023, during the 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral, Kalamazoo

The Most Rev. Paul J. Bradley has announced the following priest assignments for the Diocese of Kalamazoo. The appointments are effective July 5, 2023 unless otherwise noted.

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Paul J. Bradley, 77, and appointed Msgr. Edward M. Lohse, 61, as the fifth Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo. The resignation and appointment were announced today by the Holy See in Rome. Bishop-elect Lohse is currently the Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Erie. Ordination of the new Bishop has been scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at St. Augustine Cathedral, Kalamazoo.