Associates:
Deacon Kurt Lucas (ext. 234)
klucas@dioceseofkalamazoo.org

Lisa Irwin (ext. 228)
lirwin@dioceseofkalamazoo.org




We assist and accompany the faithful of the Diocese of Kalamazoo in their conversion to holiness and growth as disciples of Jesus Christ by working collaboratively to witness to the Good News, proclaim and teach the Catholic faith and lead all people to a deeper communion with God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and with each other through the Church.


Upcoming Events


Arise! Walk in Truth!/¡Levántate! ¡Camina en la Verdad!, a Diocesan event for youth in grades 6 – 12, will take place on Saturday, March 17th at St. Joseph Elementary in Battle Creek.  Participants are urged to bring a donation of a pair of new or gently used shoes for Soles4Souls.  Keynote speaker Bob Perron, aka “Stooge for Christ,” separate tracks for Middle School and High School youth, dinner and Mass will fill the day with fun, faith and fellowship.  Cost is $25 for youth and $15 for adult chaperones if postmarked by March 1st.  After March 1st add $10.  Registration packets have been sent to all parish DREs and youth ministry contacts.  For more information contact Lisa Irwin at 269-903-0177. registration , flyer

NET Confirmation Retreat for youth in grades 7 - 12 preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation, Saturday, April 28 from 11:30 a.m – 6:30 pm at St. Joseph, Kalamazoo.  Mass will be at 5:30pm.   There are about 30 spots open.  Cost is $20 for youth and $10 for chaperones.  For more information contact Lisa Irwin at 269-903-0177. registration

Education in Catholicism is a 6 part Lenten lecture series presented by Fr. John Fleckenstein on Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at St. Philip Parish Center in Battle Creek.  The series will begin on Feb. 22nd   and meet weekly through March 28th.  Social time begins at 6:30pm.  Lecture begins promptly at 7:00pm.  The series will explore the basics teachings of our beautiful Catholic faith.  For more information contact St. Philip Parish at 269-968-6645. 

Lenten Retreat Opportunity!  On March 3-4 Fr. Ted Martin will facilitate “The Divine Reading of the Bible:  Being Transformed by God’s Word” at Transformations Spirituality Center.  Retreat begins at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and ends at 11 a.m .on Sunday.  Cost, if registered by Feb. 10th, is $100 double room, $125 single room and $80 commuter. After Feb. 10 add $20.  For more information contact the ECI Office at 269-903-0167. registation

Prayer in the Catholic Tradition, a Day of Reflection for Catechumen and Candidates,  Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Transformations Spirituality Center in Kalamazoo.  Fr. Don Klingler will facilitate the day.  Catechumen, candidates, sponsors, spouses and RCIA teams are invited.  Cost is $15 per person.  Registrations, with payment are due March 16.  For more information contact Lisa Irwin at 269-903-0177 or lirwin@dioceseofkalamazoo.org.  registration