List of Events

Diocesan Events

July Good News & Brews
Married and single young adults from college through their 30s are welcome to come enjoy discussion, fellowship and music from (newly named) Jeremiah and the Hebrews and featured speaker Pete Yanik at Arcadia Brewing Company in Kalamazoo on July 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. Future dates are: Aug. 9 with Bishop Bradley on Pope Francis' "Rejoice and Be Glad"; Sept. 13 with Sr. Joseph Andrew on holiness/vocation; Oct. 11; Nov. 8; Dec. 13. 

Parish Events

Sister Camp Vacation Bible School
The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist will be at St. Joseph Church, Battle Creek for Sister Camp, Monday June 18 through Friday, June 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the school cafe. Each day will begin with Mass followed by lessons about the different vocations, including crafts, snacks and fun activities. All children PreK4 - 6th grade are welcome. Older students and adults are welcome to participate as volunteers. To register, volunteer or for more info, visit the parish website. 

Sharing Faith with Others workshop
Jay Landry will be running a hands-on workshop on how to share the faith on Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m. until Noon in Marian Hall at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Portage. RSVP to Jay Landry, 269.978.2331 no later than June 22. Snacks and coffee will be provided. 

Fr. Mark Vyverman to celebrate 25th anniversary
The parishioners of the Branch County Catholic Churches invite you to join them for a 25th Anniversary Celebration for our pastor, Fr. Mark Vyverman.  An anniversary Mass will be celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Coldwater on June 24th, 2018 at 2 p.m. with Bishop Bradley presiding. A reception will follow the Mass in the gymnasium at St. Charles.

Witness to Love night comes to Kalamazoo
What is One Marriage Worth? Witness to Love evening celebrating and honoring engaged and married couples will be held Thursday, June 28 at the Lawrence Education Center Auditorium. The evening includes dinner and an inspirational talk by the founders of Witness to Love. Cost is $30/couple. Register to Joan, 269.903.0147.

 First Saturday Public Rosary,
July 7 at 11:30 a.m. a First Saturday public rosary will be prayed at the Knights of Columbus, Red Arrow Hwy, Paw Paw. Lunch at Copper Grille will follow for those interested. Contact: Deb, 574.210.1706.

Vacation Bible School
St Catherine of Siena will host a Vacation Bible School July 16-20 from 9 a.m. until Noon. At Splash Canyon VBS, your children learn God keeps His promises on life’s wild ride and Jesus is always by our side. More information and registration is available on their website. 

St. Joseph Seminary Reunion, Grand Rapids
All former students are invited to an afternoon reunion on August 10. There will be a special lunch and time for fellowship. Contact: Norbert Bufka, 989 835-2832.