Remember the time change this weekend! Clocks will “fall back” one hour on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2:00 am, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time.
When: Sunday, November 2, 2025.
What time: At 2:00 am local time.
Action: Turn your clocks back one hour, to 1:00 am.
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Support those Impacted by Hurricane Melissa
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), urges Catholics to pray for and support the people and communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The Category 5 hurricane made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.
He said, “Let us stand in solidarity by supporting the efforts of organizations already on the ground such as Caritas Haiti, Caritas Cuba, and Caritas Antilles, as well as Catholic Relief Services, who are supplying essential, direct services and accompaniment to those in need.
Catholics and all people of good will can support the urgent and ongoing relief efforts, and long-term recovery work of Catholic Relief Services, the official international aid organization of the Catholic Church in the United States.”
Please give as generously as you are able. Thank you.
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Jubilee Pilgrimage for Young Adults and College/University Students
November 2 ▪️3:00 pm
Cathedral of Saint Andrew, 301 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids
This pilgrimage, which will take place on All Souls Day, offers an extra special opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence. Join with young adults and college/university students from across the diocese to celebrate our faith in Christ Jesus together. Although local pilgrimages, like this one, seek to draw together certain groups of pilgrims under a theme, all are welcome.
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State March for Life – November 6!
Will you join us? We need your presence in Lansing on Thursday, November 6 to make sure our elected officials know that the defense of life matters to Michiganders!
Where: The State Capitol, 100 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing
Time: 11:00 am – Rally, Capitol lawn
Noon – March to the State Supreme Court
Transportation options: The diocese will be sponsoring two buses for this year’s Michigan March for Life in Lansing. One bus will pick up and drop off at Saint Isidore the Laborer Catholic Church in Grand Rapids, and the other pick up and drop off at Saint Francis de Sales, Norton Shores. The cost is $23 per person. To reserve your spot, please scan the QR code or contact Lauren Vandervort at lvandervort@GRdiocese.org or 616-246-0588.
Please note that unaccompanied minors are not allowed to ride the diocesan-sponsored bus. To find other publicly available bus transportation, visit marchforlife.org/mi-bus-2/
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Mass of Healing, Recovery, and Renewal
Wednesday, November 26 at 7:00 pm
Parish of the Holy Spirit, Grand Rapids, MI
The night before Thanksgiving is often known as the biggest bar night of the year. A time that can be especially heavy for those struggling with addiction and for families who carry that burden too.
This year, we’re offering a remedy: a Healing Mass dedicated to those suffering from addiction, those in recovery, and those who love someone battling addiction.
Whether you’re walking the road of sobriety, grieving a loved one, or need a space to pray and be held in God’s grace, you are welcome.
Come as you are. Come to be seen. Come to be healed.
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Fall in Love All Over Again!
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience (WWME) is a time set aside for you and your spouse to connect more deeply and fan the spark of your love. Through presentations and time for private discussion, WWME offers tools to take your marriage to the next level. Apply today at wwme.org or contact Amy & Joe Kopacz at 517-667-0433 for more info.
Upcoming Experiences:
November 21 – 23: St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center – Detroit
January 30 – Feb. 1: Country Inn & Suites – Grand Rapids
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