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Bishop Walkowiak’s COVID 19 Directives
Bishop Walkowiak issues the following directives for parishes and schools in the diocese, effective at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, in harmony with these government guidelines. For Frequently Asked Questions, click here.
Reporting Sexual Abuse
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids has a policy regarding reporting and dealing with sexual abuse. Any person having reasonable cause to suspect past or present sexual abuse by a religious member (bishop, priest, deacon, nun, brother, etc.) or by any person acting under the authority or apparent authority of the church, is urged to contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator:
Diocese of Grand Rapids Cathedral Square Center
360 Division Avenue S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-243-0491
Alternatively, you may contact the Michigan Attorney General either through its toll-free hotline at 844-324-3374 (Mon. through Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or by email aginvestigations@michigan.gov.
To read letters from Bishop Walkowiak to the faithful or to learn more about safe environment efforts in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, visit: dioceseofgrandrapids.org.
Pope Francis: Letter to the People of God
50+ Fellowship Upcoming Events
DUE TO THE COVID19 VIRUS, ALL 50+ EVENTS ARE CANCELED.
If you are 50+ years of age, come and join us at one or all these social events!
Book Club – Every 3rd Thursday of the Month 1:00pm
For more info about the monthly book club, please contact Mary at msmith330@earthlink.net or 616-277-4057.
Lenten Fellowship
Lead Stations of the Cross – To be determined/Not scheduled at this time. Stay tuned for updates.
If allowed, we will meet for the Soup Supper in the parish hall and then head up to church for Stations of the Cross, which our group will be leading. If you wish to help read, please contact debbie@stsebastianmi.org.