Ten Year Plan Update

Dear Parish Family, The Building & Grounds Committee have been busy!  With the expertise of Phil Shaugnessy, whose occupation entails related work for the University of Michigan, an inspection of our church and school campuses was completed, which resulted in pages of maintenance issues that need to be addressed.  They were prioritized from 1 to … Continued

Do Not Lose Hope!

Dear Parish Family, The troubling incidents of violence we have heard about in recent times both here in Jackson and in other parts of the country, as well as the state of political discourse and disregard for the law, have gotten many of us worried about the future of our society. The hostility and chaos … Continued

The Possibility for a True Pipe Organ at St. John

Good day, Many parishioners have approached me and other musicians in the parish to discuss the decision to install a true pipe organ, which is great! I love that you are comfortable enough to come forward and ask questions, and everyone is more than welcome to stop me and have their questions addressed. Here are … Continued

A year of seminary has flown so quickly!

“So many of you have asked about how our former seminarian intern is doing at seminary. So, in place of my column this Sunday, I’ve asked him to share how his first year of seminary has gone.” – Fr. Chas Canoy It truly doesn’t seem like that long ago that I was saying my goodbyes … Continued

5 New Priests & 2 Deacons for our Diocese!

Dear Parish Family, Last weekend, our Diocese of Lansing witnessed the ordination of five new priests and two new deacons.  It was a day of great rejoicing!  I still remember the day of my ordination on June 11, 2005 as the best of my life because it has led to all the joy of being … Continued