St. Joseph Catholic Church
       Battle Creek, MI
 

• Michael’s Miracle: Healthy and Happy at 5 Years Old, Thanks to Father McGivney. Read the article here.
• Online World Pilgrimage ‘Lourdes United’ Transcends Borders and Health Restrictions. Participate.
• From the Marian Fathers: Amazing Connection: Shroud of Turin and Image of Divine Mercy: Fr. Chris Alar shows that the image on the Shroud of Turin and the Image of Divine Mercy are actually the same. Watch the YouTube Video.

• The 20 Things Guardian Angels do for us: read the Catholic Exchange article here.

• The 5 Pillars of Spiritual Life Every Catholic Should Know, in One Awesome Infographic.
• 5 Things Catholics Should Know About First Fridays - read the article here.
• 10 Invigorating St. Josemaría Escrivá Quotes to Navigate Your Daily Pursuit to a Virtuous Life available here.
• The National Catholic Register article on how to pray Mother Teresa’s Famous “Flying Novena” to Our Lady. Read it here.
• For those who would like to create a prayerful space at home. The article: "The Domestic Church in Quarantine Makes Good Use of Home Altars" is available here

Detailed information on what to expect at St. Joseph, as we have resumed public Sunday Masses, is available here.

Bishop Bradley has written a Letter to the Faithful in response to the many acts of racism and violence that have led to a “tumultuous, anxious, and a greatly divided time in our country”, calling us to seek God’s grace to combat the sin of racism. The letter is available here.

The Diocese of Kalamazoo announces the death of Bishop James A. Murray, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Kalamazoo (1932-2020). There were two letters sent from Bishop Bradley. The Diocesan Statement and a Statement from the Michigan Catholic Conference available here.

Bishop Bradley's Letter to the Faithful for Pentecost Sunday was released May 27. The letter is available here in English and in Spanish.

The Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo Office of Communications has released "Guidelines for the Faithful for the Return of public Mass." The Guidelines are in effect beginning May 27. The document is available here. 

Public Masses have returned to the regular Mass schedule with daily Masses at 8:00 am, Sunday Masses at 5:00 pm Saturday, 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm (Burmese) and 5:00 pm Sunday (Spanish). There are restrictions: no more than 125 people in attendance, all should where masks, enter in the main door, exit out the side doors, recycle the worship aid so it is only used once. More details about what to expect at Mass can be found here.

Live Streaming continues for the daily Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 pm, and the Sunday Masses at 8:00 am (English), 2:00 pm (Burmese) and 5:00 pm (Spanish). The live stream Masses can be found on our Facebook page. 
 

• Did You Know? The History Behind Mary Gardens? Find out at uCatholic.
• The National Catholic Register offers "Follow the Saints: Make a Spiritual Communion". Visit their website.
• Click here to join.Knights of Columbus "Into the Breach" is a call to battle for Catholic men which urges them to embrace wholeheartedly masculine virtues in a world in crisis.
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• Sister Lucia Explains Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Is a ‘Must’. Read the article here.
• How do you consecrate yourself to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Read the answer here.
• When Demons Flee Dying Souls: The Hidden Saving Power of the Divine Mercy Chaplet - read the article here.
• Parish Priest says reported Eucharistic Miracle has led to conversions. Read the National Catholic Register article here.