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The diocese said part of the reason for the change is "many of our parishioners are considered high risk for contracting the virus."

The letter addresses the past, what is being done currently, and plans for the future.

In April, David John Walkowiak was announced as the next Bishop of the Diocese of Grand Rapids. Details about the ordination were announced last month. Today, the visitors from around the country have filled the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in Grand Rapids to capacity for today's ordination. Click through to watch it live online.

The Diocese of Grand Rapids is ready to welcome their 12th bishop. Pope Francis has appointed David John Walkowiak, a priest in the Diocese of Cleveland, to lead the Diocese of Grand Rapids.