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Hartland Today
By the People, for the People
Brighton parishes get new priests this summer
Diocese of Lansing reassigns clergy, affecting local Catholic churches
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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The Diocese of Lansing is reassigning several priests in the Brighton and Howell areas, effective July 1. The changes will bring new leadership to St. Mary Magdalen and St. Patrick Parish in Brighton, as well as affect nearby Howell and Ann Arbor parishes and school chaplaincy in the region.
Why it matters
These clergy reassignments are a regular occurrence in the Catholic Church, but can still have a significant impact on local parish communities. Parishioners will need to adjust to new priests and their leadership styles, while the outgoing priests take on new roles elsewhere.
The details
The Diocese of Lansing is moving priests around in the Brighton and Howell areas, with changes taking effect on July 1. The specific changes include a new priest leading St. Mary Magdalen in Brighton, as well as a priest moving from St. Patrick Parish in Brighton to another assignment. The reshuffling also affects nearby parishes in Howell and Ann Arbor, impacting who leads local churches and serves as school chaplains in the region.
- The clergy reassignments will take effect on July 1, 2026.
The players
Diocese of Lansing
The Catholic diocese that oversees parishes in the Brighton and Howell areas.
St. Mary Magdalen
A Catholic parish in Brighton that will be getting a new priest.
St. Patrick Parish
A Catholic parish in Brighton where a priest will be moving to a new assignment.
What’s next
The Diocese of Lansing will officially announce the new priest assignments in the coming weeks, giving parishioners time to prepare for the changes.
The takeaway
Clergy reassignments are a regular part of the Catholic Church, but can still be disruptive for local parish communities as they adjust to new priests and leadership. These changes in Brighton and Howell reflect the ongoing evolution of the region's Catholic institutions.
