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Bishop's Blog
23
Aug
2023
A Retreat and a Gala

A Time to Recharge A retreat is a time to be renewed and to recharge one’s batteries. Unlike a vacation, a retreat benefits not only your physical well-being but your …

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Bishop's Blog
16
Aug
2023
Eucharistic Revival Update

National Eucharistic Revival On June 11, 2023, the National Eucharistic Revival moved from the Year of Diocesan Revival to a focus within our parishes for the Year of Parish Revival. …

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Bishop's Blog
10
Aug
2023
2023 World Youth Day

  If I had to choose one adjective to express my experiences at World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, last week, it would be contagious. The positive, enthusiastic, joyful energy …

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Bishop's Blog
2
Aug
2023
More Than Just a Collection

Pontifical Mission Societies On the third Sunday of October, every Catholic parish around the world takes a World Mission Sunday Collection. Perhaps you have generously donated but, like so many …

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Bishop's Blog
26
Jul
2023
Cultivating the Faith of Our Youth

Catholic Schools Summer is an important time for our Diocesan Catholic Schools as they prepare for the upcoming school year. One vital step, especially for the Administration, is to ensure …

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Bishop's Blog
20
Jul
2023
Summer Gatherings

Cornerstone Society Luncheons On Tuesday, July 18th and Wednesday, July 19th, The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts hosted special luncheons for the Cornerstone Society. These generous donors to the Catholic …

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Bishop's Blog
12
Jul
2023
My Mother’s Passing

  The past few days have certainly been difficult ones for me. As some of you may already know, I lost my beloved mother, Josefa da Cunha, on Saturday, July …

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Bishop's Blog
5
Jul
2023
Bishop’s Blog – Many Blessings

Blessing of the Fleet On June 25th, I participated in the 76th annual Mass and Blessing of the Fleet as part of the Provincetown Portuguese Festival. There is a rich, …

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Bishop's Blog
28
Jun
2023
Acknowledging Retiring Priests, Diocesan Deacons, and the Catholic Appeal

On Friday, June 30th, Reverend George E. Harrison, pastor of Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich, who this year observed 55 years in the priesthood; Reverend Raymond Cambra, pastor of …

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Bishop's Blog
21
Jun
2023
Easy and Difficult Decisions

An Ordination in Brazil I am honestly astounded at the unexpected yet truly positive impact of my decision to travel to Brazil to ordain Father Thiago Menezes Santos. I’ve received …

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