A message from Bishop Paul J. Bradley to clergy and lay faithful in honor of World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life.

A letter to educators and school staff from Bishop Paul J. Bradley in honor of Catholic Schools Week 2022.

A letter from Bishop Paul J. Bradley in honor of the National Day of Prayer for the Protection of the Unborn.

The Diocese of Kalamazoo has released the following statement from Bishop Paul J. Bradley on the Motu Proprio*, Traditionis Custodes/Guardians of the Tradition, released today by Pope Francis.

Updated statement from the Bishops of Michigan regarding the morality of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

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.

Bishop Bradley calls for prayers for survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the wake of the Vatican report on former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.

Bishop Paul J. Bradley announced several new assignments for priests in the Diocese.

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 Paul J. Bradley, in the name of the entire Diocese of Kalamazoo, warmly welcomes and applauds Pope Francis’ latest Encyclical, Fratelli Tutti (Brothers and Sisters All) released yesterday in Assisi on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Bishop Bradley invites all the Clergy and Faithful of the Diocese to read this landmark encyclical on fraternity and social friendship, which adds greatly to the Church’s Social Teachings. 

Bishop Paul J. Bradley has written a Letter to the Faithful entitled, "Letting Faith Form our Conscience." In his letter, Bishop Bradley offers encouragement and guidance for forming our conscience in general and its application to our role as faithful citizens.

In light of recent incidents of violence and racial tension in communities across the United States, the USCCB president, along with Bishop Bradley, has invited all Catholics to unite in a National Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Our Communities, September 9, the Feast of St. Peter Claver. All are invited to pray, fast, attend Mass and ask for the intercession of saints who have fought for racial equality such as St. Peter Claver.

In a heartfelt Letter to the Faithful, Bishop Paul J. Bradley announces his decision to extend the General Dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days through November 22, 2020. He also encourages the Faithful to "Keep Holy the Lord's Day" . Click here to read the full text.

Bishop Bradley joins bishops across the country in calling for prayers, advocacy and support of those impacted by the recent Beirut explosion.

August 3, 2020 (Kalamazoo, Mich.): The Most Rev. Paul J. Bradley has announced the following clergy appointments as well as the formation of a new Parish Collaborative. Changes are effective August 10, 2020 unless otherwise noted.