
GAYLORD, MICHIGAN – The Most Reverend Jeffrey J. Walsh, bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, has announced the following, effective July 1, 2025, unless otherwise stated:
Reverend Michael A. Lingaur – to President, Grand Traverse Area Catholic School Board. Father Lingaur will continue to serve as Pastor, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Traverse City.
Reverend Bradley D. Nursey – from Administrator, St. Joseph Parish, Onekama and St. Raphael Parish, Copemish to Pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Onekama and St. Raphael Parish, Copemish.

Mr. Chance J. Armstrong – accepted to the seminary formation program of the Diocese of Gaylord. Chance will attend the Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, OH, beginning this fall.
Mr. Andrew J. Feister – from health sabbatical to seminary formation. Andrew will resume formal studies at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit, MI this fall.

Mr. Isaac Laucky – accepted to the seminary formation program of the Diocese of Gaylord. Isaac will attend the Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, OH, beginning this fall.