October 2019 Annual Report

diocese of grand rapids 20 19 DEAR FRIENDS IN CHRIST, T. Gennara It has been a difficult year for our Church. Reve- educational and evangelizing works remain at the heart lations about mishandling of the clergy sexual abuse of who we are as a community of faith. I am grateful MOST REVEREND scandal have seriously damaged the confidence in and for those of you who have steadfastly supported the credibility of the bishops among the clergy and laity. Church during this past year. This annual report gives DAVID We bishops must take further action to win back the an account of how your financial contributions have trust of our Catholic faithful. But even as we continue sustained these works. WALKOWIAK this needed work, I am keenly aware of the good that the Catholic Church does and continues to do in West Some Catholics have called for the withholding of is the 12th bishop Michigan. Through our diocesan ministries we feed funds to register their displeasure and disgust with the of the Catholic the hungry, clothe the naked, ensure children have a leadership of the Catholic Church. Over the past year, Diocese of loving home, visit the prisoner, care for our immigrant I have received about 15 letters of this type. Sadly, Grand Rapids. brothers and sisters, and continue to spread the word such decisions weaken our identity as a communi- of Christ through youth and family ministry. Through ty of believers and negatively impact our Christian FAITH magazine, we highlight some of these important service. Diminished support for the charitable works aspects of our mission. of the Church runs counter to the words of Christ in Matthew 25: “Whatever you did for one of these least Thank you to all of you who donated this past year brothers of mine, you did for me.” to our annual Catholic Services Appeal. Our apostolic, DIOCESAN ANNUAL REPORT $184,589WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: By the Numbers CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN National Special Collections $152,878FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: $240,932RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS: $250k $225,932CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES (CRS): $200k $76,322CRS RICE BOWL: $150k $100k NO OTHER SPECIAL COLLECTIONS $50k TAKEN IN THE PAST YEAR $0 22 FAITH Grand Rapids | October 2019 | GRdiocese.org

The diocese seeks to be a good steward of the funds Expenses: donated to advance the mission of the Church. This is 31% - S ALARIES AND BENEFITS why we publish this annual report. The report high- 13% - PROFESSIONAL FEES, INSURANCE AND lights the spiritual, pastoral, educational and charitable endeavors of our diocese during the past fiscal year. PROPERTY COSTS* In particular, I call to mind the Healing Our Church process that is being implemented this fall throughout 12% - P RIESTLY VOCATIONS AND the diocese. Here is an opportunity to see a concrete SEMINARIAN EDUCATION response to the needs of the people in our parishes and to respond to an invitation to heal the discourage- 8% - C ATHOLIC CHARITIES WEST MICHIGAN ment that some may be experiencing. 8% - CATHOLIC SCHOOLS 6% - C OMMUNICATIONS OFFICE Each year the independent accounting firm of 5% - S TATEWIDE ATTORNEY GENERAL Beene Garter LLP in Grand Rapids audits our dioc- esan finances. Audited statements for the fiscal year INVESTIGATION ending in 2018 are available on our website: grdiocese. org/diocese/finance. The financial data in this annual 5% - PASTORAL SERVICES report reflects the unaudited statements for fiscal year 5% - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 2018-19. While this data is currently in the process of 3% - NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL COLLECTIONS being audited, we want to provide you with the latest 2% - OTHER PARISH/DIOCESAN SERVICES information available. The full audited report will be 2% - C SA CAMPAIGN COSTS presented on the web address above in November. If you would like a hard copy of the report, please contact Kevin Simon, comptroller for the Diocese of Grand Rapids, at 616.475.1253. I encourage you to read this annual report carefully. With generous hearts may we continue to be faithful stewards of the resources entrusted to us in service to God’s people. Income: 61% - CSA 13% - B ISHOP’S CATHOLIC SCHOOLS INITIATIVE 8% - D ONOR-DESIGNATED FUNDS 6% - C ATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF WEST MICHIGAN 5% - FEES FOR SERVICES 5% - G AIN ON INVESTMENTS 2% - OTHER REVENUES *INCLUDES ONE-TIME PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES 23

DIOCESAN ANNUAL REPORT 80 By the numbers Parishes THE DIOCESE OF 3 GRAND RAPIDS Missions was established May 19, 1882, and originally 3 consisted of much of the northern and western Seasonal parts of the Lower chapels Peninsula. Since 1971, the diocese has comprised 11 counties of West Michigan: Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola and Ottawa. 191,000 5 Catholics Diocesan cemeteries 24 FAITH Grand Rapids | October 2019 | GRdiocese.org Holy Cross Cemetery Mt. Calvary Cemetery Resurrection Cemetery St. Andrew Cemetery SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery

Protecting God's Children THE DIOCESE OF GRAND RAPIDS IS COMMITTED to protecting children and adults. Our Safe Environment program aims to prevent sexual abuse within our community and to help heal the wounds of survivors. All of our programs are in compliance with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People. To report an instance of abuse, please call the Michigan Attorney General's hotline at 844.324.3374. Educating our youth members. The lay members of the board have profession- al expertise in law enforcement, the legal system, psy- In accordance with the Charter, the diocese provides chology and education. The board evaluates any report age-appropriate training on how to spot inappropriate of sexual abuse of minors or vulnerable adults made to behavior and how to report these signs. This training is the diocese and advises Bishop Walkowiak on the status provided to youth in faith-formation classes in our par- of allegations and appropriate actions to be taken in re- ishes and in Catholic school curriculum. gard to allegations. Training employees and volunteers What happens when a report is made? All members of the clergy, parish/school staff and When a report is made to the diocese, the information volunteers are required to attend a certified Safe Envi- is forwarded to the Attorney General Office’s investigative ronment program and undergo a criminal history back- team. Previously, reports were forwarded to the appro- ground check before they may work with children. priate civil authority. If a report is made against a clergy member in active ministry, that clergy member is imme- Review Board diately suspended until the investigation is complete. Since 2002, the diocese has had an independent Re- The diocese offers survivors who come forward the view Board. The board is made up of seven members of opportunity for counseling. Bishop Walkowiak is com- the laity, not employed by the diocese, and two clergy mitted to meeting with and listening to survivors. 25,365 115,674 TRAINED IN PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN TRAINED IN TEACHING CHILDREN SESSIONS (SINCE 2002) TOUCHING SAFETY CLASSES (SINCE 2002) 91 NUMBER OF PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN SESSIONS THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR (2018-19) 25

DIOCESAN ANNUAL REPORT 2019 sacraments 2,224 BAPTISMS 1,820 1,955 CONFIRMATIONS FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS 593 MARRIAGES 26 FAITH Grand Rapids | October 2019 | GRdiocese.org

The good shepherds of the diocese THE DIOCESE OF GRAND RAPIDS IS BLESSED with a 12 strong influx of men who seek to answer God’s SEMINARIANS AT MUNDELEIN call. We currently have 23 seminarians, a number expected to increase to 25 in 2019-20. 11 The formation that our seminarians undergo AT SJV is holistic. It is comprised of human formation, spiritual formation, academic training in philosophy and theology, and pastoral formation. This education prepares them well for the rigorous and rewarding vocation of the priesthood. Our current deacons and priests minister to the faithful in West Michigan in a myriad of ways. They help us to grow in our faith through the sacraments, lead catechesis, and accompany us in times of both celebration and need. They bring us closer to Christ through their living examples of being the good shepherd in today’s world. Ordained this year: TRANSITIONAL DIACONATE: Deacon Dominic Couturier Deacon Daniel Orris Jr. 38 DEACONS PRIESTHOOD: Father Robert Mulderink Father Andrew Ayers 102 DIOCESAN PRIESTS 27

EDUCATING THE FUTURE OF THE CHURCH CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF GRAND RAPIDS are an alliance of 31 vibrant learning communities – 26 elementary and five high schools – serving students in seven counties. Our schools inspire young people to grow in Catholic faith and grace, achieve more in school and life, develop creativity and character and feel welcomed and cherished for their unique gifts. 7000 Enrollment: 6610 6525 PK-12: 6440 6,351 IN 2014-15 6350 6,454 IN 2015-16 6260 6,550 IN 2016-17 6175 6,605 IN 2017-18 6080 6,555 IN 2018-19 6000 28 FAITH Grand Rapids | October 2019 | GRdiocese.org

DIOCESAN ANNUAL REPORT aRnedlifgaioituhsfeodrumcaattiioonn 1,068 Scholarships: THROUGHOUT THE DIOCESE, parish staff members and STUDENTS AWARDED $550,435 volunteer catechists pray, study and serve others BISHOP’S SCHOLARSHIP $225+,637(BISHOP’S) through parish faith-formation programs for people of all ages. 512 (WELCOME SCHOLARSHIPS) Through evangelization and catechesis, they STUDENTS AWARDED lead others toward: WELCOME SCHOLARSHIP a closer relationship with Jesus becoming joyful missionary disciples acting as powerful witnesses to the Gospel b ecoming well-formed in Catholic teaching going out into the world as sharers in the missionary mandate of the Church The Office of Faith Formation helps directors of religious education and catechists in developing a curriculum that engages and embraces our Catholic faith, supporting parents in their role as the primary educators of their children. In addition, the Office of Faith Formation leads the annual Parish Ministry and Catechetical Conference each September, an event open to the entire diocese. 84 9,382 PARISH CATECHETICAL CHILDREN ENROLLED IN LEADERS PARISH PROGRAMS OF FAITH FORMATION (K-12) (FULL-TIME/PART-TIME) 30+ 66 MARRIAGE PREPARATION PARISH YOUTH MINISTRY RETREATS LEADERS (AT THE DIOCESAN AND PARISH (FULL-TIME/PART-TIME) LEVEL, PLUS SMALL GROUP FORMATION AND COUPLE TO COUPLE, OR THROUGH CATHOLIC CHARITIES WEST MICHIGAN) 29

DIOCESAN ANNUAL REPORT Diocesan ministries Prison and Jail Ministry four county jails and three juvenile detention centers. In addition to services offered inside The Prison and Jail Ministry establishes and correctional facilities, spiritual support and programming for those returning to society maintains Catholic religious services within 21 are provided through a new re-entry outreach correctional facilities located in our 11-county ministry called GROW (Guiding Returning diocese. This ministry has more than 150 Citizens to Our World). During this past year, GROW welcomed and guided four returned active volunteers, including Bishop David citizens to our diocese and presented re-entry Walkowiak, priests, deacons and lay men and panel discussions in three of our parishes. women. Through these volunteers, 46 weekly services, including Masses, Communion ser- vices, RCIA classes and prayer services are of- fered. These services are held in seven prisons, Respect Life promoting the dignity of the human per- son. We are called to support this teach- The right to life is the first and most ing from conception until natural death. fundamental principle of human rights that leads Catholics to actively work for Diocesan staff and volunteers work to a world of greater respect for human life build this culture of life through prayer, and greater commitment to justice and action and education. peace. For the Church, there is no distinc- tion between defending human life and Hispanic Ministry Cultural ministries How the Diocese of Grand Rapids is CATHOLICS OF DIFFERENT RACIAL, ECONOMIC responding to the Hispanic community and linguistic backgrounds are It is estimated that approximately 67,100 of Hispanic/Latinos in West served through these ministries. Michigan will self-identify as Catholics, of whom approximately 60% We work together as one Church are under 30 years old. (2016 Demographic Study of West Michigan) to welcome all of our brothers and sisters in Christ through the Two priests from outside the diocese have been invited to work in celebration of the Mass, cultural West Michigan throughout the summer. Father Edwin Carreño is help- events and educational opportunities. ing at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Muskegon and Father Oscar Londoño, mxy, is at SS. Peter and Paul in Ionia. In addition, three Cultural ministries: missionary priests come every summer to help with our pastoral out- BLACK CATHOLIC reach to the migrant community, and close to 100 lay volunteer mis- NATIVE AMERICAN HISPANIC sionaries from parishes support this important initiative in our diocese. Bishop Walkowiak has approved a pastoral plan for Hispanic Ministry Outreach ministries: in the diocese. Over the next five years, the implementation process ECUMENICAL MINISTRY will focus on youth and young adult ministries, family, social justice, leadership formation, stewardship, and evangelization and discipleship. These priorities emerged as a result the V Encuentro and consultation with parishioners across the diocese. Bishop Walkowiak makes it a priority every year to make a pastoral visit to the migrant camps. 30 FAITH Grand Rapids | October 2019 | GRdiocese.org

Strong Catholic Families is invited to participate. Strong Catholic Fam- ilies is a strategic process where parish lead- The research on teens and faith cannot ers, school leaders and families work together be clearer: families matter … parents, grand- as partners in leading children toward a faith parents, godparents and relatives! To help that matters. The process can be incorporat- support families in living and passing on ed into all aspects of parish life and Catholic the Catholic faith, parishes in the Diocese schools, including sacramental preparation, of Grand Rapids are implementing Strong faith formation and other parish ministries. Catholic Families – a national initiative with a grassroots implementation. Strong Catholic So far, 15 parishes and Catholic Central High Families is not just for parents; anyone who wants to show the importance of living our School have participated. Catholic faith as a comprehensive way of life Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe es un proceso estratégico para que los líderes parroquiales, Los resultados de un estudio sobre los los líderes de las escuelas y las familias jóvenes y la fe indican que no puede ser más trabajen juntos como socios y compañeros contundente el resultado: ¡las familias son la de vida y puedan guiar a nuestros hijos hacia clave... padres, abuelos, padrinos y parientes! una fe que realmente haga la diferencia. Para ayudar a las familias a vivir y transmitir El proceso puede incorporarse a todos la fe católica, las parroquias de la Diócesis los aspectos de la vida parroquial y de las de Grand Rapids están implementando un escuelas católicas, incluyendo la preparación proceso llamado Fortaleciendo Familias sacramental, la formación, y todos los demás en la Fe, este proceso es una iniciativa nacional con la idea de partir de la base, de ministerios parroquiales. Actualmente, 15 lo básico. Fortaleciendo Familias en la Fe no es sólo para los padres; es una invitación parroquias y una preparatoria, Catholic para cualquier persona que tenga y desee Central High School, están o han participado transmitir la fe que es lo fundamental. de este proceso. IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES 1,160 96 153 TOTAL CASES MANAGED DACA FAMILY PETITIONS Immigration Legal Services (ILS) provides low-cost, Top case types: 85 (FIRST STEP IN GETTING legal representation in THE FAMILY A GREEN CARD) immigration matters to 113 ASYLEE, REFUGEE AND those in our community CUBAN ADJUSTMENT 65 whose household income RENEWAL OR REPLACEMENT falls below 200% of the OF GREEN CARDS GREEN CARDS FAMILY-BASED RESIDENCY poverty line. Through legal representation, the staff of 110 51 (SECOND STEP IN GETTING THE ILS helps its clients reunite FAMILY A GREEN CARD) with family living abroad; CITIZENSHIP PROTECTIONS obtain U.S. citizenship; FOR VICTIMS OF 56 obtain legal permanent CRIMES, INCLUDING resident status; and assist DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STAND-ALONE WORK immigrants who have been PERMIT APPLICATIONS victims of crimes. CLIENTS REPRESENT 72 COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD! 31

DIOCESAN ANNUAL REPORT C atholic Charities West Michigan CATHOLIC CHARITIES WEST MICHIGAN (CCWM) works to feed the hungry, counsel those who struggle and build strong families throughout West Michigan. For more than 70 years, CCWM has helped the Catholic Church provide essential support services to our neighbors in need and show our community that no one is excluded from God's love or our care. Nearly 300 employ- eperosgarnadm3s,0in002v2ocluonutneteierss,ptroouvcihdieng35thsoecliiavlesseorvf ice more than 29,000 individuals each year. Through Foster Care and Adoption, Family Preservation and Support Services, Behavioral Health and Counseling and Community Outreach, Catholic Charities West Michigan addresses the many needs that exist in our community. 2018 numbers 56 CHILDREN ADOPTED MORE THAN 300 CHILDREN FOSTERED EACH DAY INDIVIDUALS NOURISHED 5 SITES (GOD’S KITCHEN, MUSKEGON FOOD PANTRY, THREE FOOD TRUCK SITES) 1 4,000 HOME-DELIVERED MEALS 13,321 INDIVIDUALS SERVED THROUGH THE MUSKEGON FOOD PANTRY 3 FOOD TRUCK SITES WITH 3,600 MEALS SERVED B ABY PANTRIES (MUSKEGON AND GR) 5,775 CHILDREN, 2,784 FAMILIES 3,000 VOLUNTEERS, 386,400 VOLUNTEER HOURS 32 FAITH Grand Rapids | October 2019 | GRdiocese.org

the Catholic Spreading the Foundation Gospel message of West Michigan THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS WAS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS PUBLIC Amount held in CFWM: $62,271,936 relations work at the 2019 PRoof Awards for practitioners Number of funds in CWFM: 187, who successfully used skill, creativity and resourcefulness to address a communications challenge in 2018. The diocese which includes nearly all of was awarded: our parishes and schools along with Catholic A silver award for our redesign of the diocesan website organizations in the diocese. In addition, (CATEGORY OF WEBSITES) families have created endowed A gold award for FAITH Grand Rapids magazine named family funds to support the (CATEGORY OF MAGAZINES) various school, parish and ministry needs as A gold award for our annual report that was published legacy gifts to the Church. in the October issue of FAITH (CATEGORY OF SPECIAL- What is the Catholic PURPOSE PUBLICATION) Foundation of West Michigan? How we reach out:The Office of Communications works Established in 1995, The Foundation’s to educate, evangelize and inform the Catholic and non-Catholic original purpose was to support Catholic community in West Michigan. Through the diocesan website, social school education. Today, The Foundation media channels, FAITH Grand Rapids magazine and televised Mass holds funds that support diocesan we share news and stories that encourage a personal relationship parishes, seminarian education and with Jesus Christ. The Office of Communications serves as the official vocations, social outreach services, faith media liaison to the Office of the Bishop, our parishes and schools. formation, evangelization and greatest needs funds for areas that become C irculation of Follow the evident throughout the year. diocese on: FAITH Grand Rapids A significant source of financial support, FACEBOOK The Foundation made available more than 43,710 (DIOCESE OF $2.2 million in distributions to fund holders COPIES ARE SENT OUT 10 TIMES PER YEAR GRAND RAPIDS) during the 2018-19 fiscal year. 2,550 TWITTER Events held COPIES OF THE SPANISH-LANGUAGE (@GRDIOCESE) VERSION ARE SENT OUT FOUR TIMES PER YEAR In fiscal year 2018-19, we held 11 events INSTAGRAM O N AVERAGE, 135 PEOPLE WATCH to help create awareness of CFWM or to (@GRDIOCESE) help parishioners manage their money. THE TV MASS ON THE DIOCESAN WEBSITE EACH WEEK AND B ishop’s Angels Program GRDIOCESE.ORG and appreciation luncheon O N AVERAGE, 1,166 PEOPLE WATCH C atholic Business Leaders’ Forum 33 Breakfasts THE TV MASS ON THE DIOCESAN D onor legacy giving consultation FACEBOOK PAGE EACH WEEK E state Planning luncheon and workshops O N AVERAGE, 12,400 HOUSEHOLDS S ocial Security/Medicare information luncheon TUNE IN TO SUNDAY MASS F oundation information and update ON FOX 17 EACH WEEK conference call with executive director F und promotion workshop for parish personnel and fund holders C haritable giving after the tax law changes workshop