Contact the Vocation Director

Meet Fr. Mike Cassar, Vocation Director

Fr. Mike Cassar grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, and Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. He holds a Masters in Philosophy and Theology.  He has served as Parochial vicar at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in East Lansing and St. John Student Center at Michigan State University.

If you have any questions regarding vocational discernment or seminary formation, please contact Fr. Mike by email at mcassar@dioceseoflansing.org, or call 517-342-2507 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday .

Meet Ms. Denise Dell’Acqua, Administrative Assistant

Denise has been a valuable member of the Vocation Office for over 7 years. In addition to her administrative duties, she provides support to Fr. Cassar and the Offices of Consecrated Vocations, Diaconate Formation, and the Permanent Diaconate. She has more than 15 years of administrative experience in the governmental and business sectors. She attends St. Mary Cathedral in Lansing and coordinates the Ordinations with the Office of Worship.

If you have any inquiries about the seminary application process or discernment opportunities, please feel free to reach out to her at ddellacqua@dioceseoflansing.org or by calling 517-342-2504