A guide to Catholic life in Grand Rapids and West Michigan, along with trusted resources for learning about the Catholic faith, prayer, news, service, and the Church throughout the United States and around the world.
Catholic Life in West Michigan
Looking for a Mass, parish, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, ministry, or Catholic event? Start with GRCatholic’s local guides to Catholic life throughout Grand Rapids and West Michigan.
Find Mass
Find Catholic Masses throughout West Michigan and search by parish, location, language, day, and time.
Find a Parish
Explore Catholic parishes in Grand Rapids and communities throughout West Michigan.
Confession & Adoration
Find opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, Holy Hours, and other Catholic devotions.
Catholic Events
Discover retreats, talks, parish festivals, prayer events, conferences, and other Catholic events happening around West Michigan.
Parish Ministries
Discover opportunities for faith formation, service, fellowship, youth and young adult ministry, family life, and more at Catholic parishes throughout West Michigan.
Diocese of Grand Rapids
The Diocese of Grand Rapids serves Catholics throughout West Michigan. Its official website provides diocesan news, parish and school information, ministries, vocations, worship resources, and information from the bishop.
Diocese of Grand Rapids
The official website of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids.
Diocesan Ministries
Explore diocesan ministries including marriage and family life, Respect Life, Hispanic ministry, young adults, vocations, worship, faith formation, and more.
Young Adult Ministry
Resources and connections for Catholic young adults throughout the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
Vocations
Information and resources for those discerning the priesthood, religious life, and other vocations in the Church.
FAITH Grand Rapids
The official magazine of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, featuring local Catholic stories, spiritual formation, and diocesan news.
West Michigan Catholic Organizations
Catholic Information Center
Located in downtown Grand Rapids, the Catholic Information Center offers adult faith formation, classes, lectures, spiritual programs, and opportunities to learn more about the Catholic faith.
Catholic Charities West Michigan
Provides charitable and social services throughout West Michigan, including counseling, foster care and adoption services, family support, food assistance, and other programs.
Catholic Foundation of West Michigan
Supports Catholic parishes, schools, ministries, and charitable work throughout West Michigan through Catholic philanthropy and endowments.
Grand Rapids Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
Connects Catholic women’s organizations throughout the Diocese of Grand Rapids and promotes spiritual growth, service, leadership, and Catholic community.
Catholic Connect
A Grand Rapids-area community for Catholic young adults centered on faith, fellowship, prayer, and service.
Catholic Education in West Michigan
Catholic Schools – Diocese of Grand Rapids
Find Catholic elementary and secondary schools throughout the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
Catholic Central High School
Diocesan Catholic high school in Grand Rapids with a tradition of Catholic education dating to 1906.
Aquinas College
Catholic Dominican college in Grand Rapids offering undergraduate and graduate education in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Catholic Resources Across Michigan
Michigan Catholic Conference
The official public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Michigan, representing Michigan’s Catholic bishops and providing resources on Catholic social teaching and public policy.
Ave Maria Radio
Michigan-based Catholic radio and digital media featuring Catholic teaching, apologetics, news, interviews, prayer, and spiritual programming.
Michigan Catholic Dioceses
- Archdiocese of Detroit
- Diocese of Grand Rapids
- Diocese of Kalamazoo
- Diocese of Lansing
- Diocese of Saginaw
- Diocese of Gaylord
- Diocese of Marquette
The Catholic Church
The Holy See
The official website of the Holy See, with papal documents, Church teaching, information about Vatican offices, and official texts of the Catholic Church.
Vatican News
Official news from the Vatican covering the Holy Father, the Holy See, and the Catholic Church around the world.
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Read the complete Catechism of the Catholic Church online.
Code of Canon Law
The official English text of the Code of Canon Law for the Latin Church.
Catholic Church in the United States
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
The official website of the Catholic bishops of the United States, with Church documents, teaching, liturgical resources, national initiatives, and information about the Catholic Church in the United States.
Bible & Daily Mass Readings
Read Scripture online and find the readings for today’s Mass from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Find a U.S. Diocese
Official USCCB directory of Catholic dioceses and bishops throughout the United States.
Learn About the Catholic Faith
Catholic Answers
A large searchable library of answers about Catholic doctrine, Scripture, morality, Church history, apologetics, and common questions about the Catholic faith.
New Advent
A free Catholic reference library containing the Catholic Encyclopedia, writings of the Church Fathers, the Summa Theologiae of St. Thomas Aquinas, and other historic Catholic texts.
Catholic Culture
Church documents, liturgical resources, Catholic commentary, spiritual resources, and an extensive Catholic reference library.
Word on Fire
Bishop Robert Barron’s Catholic evangelization ministry, featuring videos, articles, podcasts, books, and resources explaining the Catholic faith.
Ascension
Catholic Bible studies, faith formation programs, podcasts, and resources, including The Bible in a Year and The Catechism in a Year.
FORMED
Catholic streaming and faith formation featuring films, documentaries, children’s programming, Bible studies, and courses. Many Catholic parishes provide access to their parishioners.
Alpha for Catholics
Alpha in a Catholic Context helps people explore questions about life, faith, and Jesus Christ through conversation and community. Used by Catholic parishes for evangelization and parish renewal, Alpha creates a welcoming place for people at different stages of their faith journey to encounter the Gospel and ask questions.
Looking for an Alpha near you? Search for an Alpha course and filter the results for Catholic programs.
Franciscan Media
Catholic spirituality, prayer, saints, and Franciscan resources, including the popular Saint of the Day.
Catholic News & Media
Follow Catholic news from the Vatican, the United States, and around the world. News and commentary sites have their own editorial perspectives; inclusion here does not imply endorsement of every article or opinion.
- Vatican News — Official Vatican news.
- Catholic News Agency — Catholic news from the United States, Vatican, and around the world.
- National Catholic Register — National Catholic news, features, commentary, and cultural coverage.
- EWTN News — Catholic news from the United States and around the world.
- Our Sunday Visitor — Catholic news, commentary, spirituality, and resources for Catholic life.
- The Pillar — Independent Catholic journalism with extensive reporting on Church governance and canon law.
- Crux — Independent reporting and analysis focused on the Catholic Church and Vatican.
- America — Jesuit publication covering the Catholic Church, faith, culture, and public affairs.
- National Catholic Reporter — Independent Catholic news and commentary.
- Catholic World Report — Catholic news, essays, interviews, analysis, and reviews.
- ZENIT — International Catholic news with a particular focus on Rome and the Vatican.
Catholic Television & Radio
- EWTN — Catholic television, radio, streaming, live Masses, devotional programming, teaching, documentaries, and news.
- Relevant Radio — National Catholic radio network featuring live programs, prayer, podcasts, and Catholic conversation.
- Ave Maria Radio — Michigan-based Catholic radio and digital programming.
Prayer & Spiritual Life
Hallow
Catholic prayer app offering guided prayer, Scripture, the Rosary, novenas, meditation, music, and devotional content.
Divine Office
Pray the Liturgy of the Hours online.
Universalis
Mass readings, the Liturgy of the Hours, saints, and liturgical calendar resources.
EWTN Devotions
A collection of Catholic prayers, novenas, Rosary resources, and traditional devotions.
Looking for somewhere to pray in West Michigan?
Use GRCatholic to find Mass, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, and other opportunities for prayer near you.
Catholic Service & Organizations
- Catholic Charities USA — National network of Catholic charitable organizations serving people in need.
- Catholic Relief Services — International humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States.
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA — Catholic lay organization serving people experiencing poverty and hardship.
- Knights of Columbus — Catholic fraternal organization centered on charity, unity, fraternity, and service.
- FOCUS — Catholic campus evangelization organization serving college students across the United States.
Marriage, Family & Life
For Your Marriage
An initiative of the U.S. Catholic bishops offering Catholic resources for dating, engagement, marriage, parenting, and family life.
Marriage & Family Life – Diocese of Grand Rapids
Local Catholic resources for marriage preparation, married life, parenting, families, and Natural Family Planning.
Respect Life – Diocese of Grand Rapids
Diocesan resources, ministries, and information concerning Catholic teaching on the dignity of human life.
Know a Catholic Resource We Should Add?
GRCatholic is building a comprehensive guide to Catholic life in Grand Rapids and throughout West Michigan. If you know of a Catholic organization, ministry, educational resource, service, or website that belongs on this page, we’d love to hear about it.
We especially welcome suggestions for West Michigan Catholic resources.