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Bishop's Blog
14
Sep
2022
Forming Disciples and Blessing Catechists

Parish Leader Convocation On Saturday, September 10th, the Diocese came together for the first Parish Leader Convocation, at which I presided over the morning’s Mass and addressed the participants during …

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Bishop's Blog
7
Sep
2022
Celebrating Mary, a New School Year, and a Summer Wedding

The Nativity of Mary Tomorrow, September 8th, we will celebrate the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mother, which falls nine months after the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the December …

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Bishop's Blog
31
Aug
2022
Back to School and Serving Our Neighbor

Welcoming Students Back to School This week begins a new school year for many of our Catholic schools in the Diocese, and with it, we welcome some new faces in …

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Bishop's Blog
24
Aug
2022
A Fatima Honor and Prayers for Our Seminarians

Fatima Shrine, Portugal Earlier this month, from August 12th through 14th, I was honored to preside over the International Pilgrimage at the Sanctuary of Fatima in Portugal. This celebration had …

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Bishop's Blog
17
Aug
2022
Diocesan Faith Formation Opportunities

Parish Leadership Convocation I am pleased that our Diocesan Secretariat for the New Evangelization is offering a Parish Leadership Convocation next month. It is set for Saturday, September 10, from …

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Bishop's Blog
10
Aug
2022
August Happenings and a Thank You

25th Annual FACE Summer Gala Last Thursday (August 4th), the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE) hosted the 25th Annual FACE Summer Gala at the Wianno Club in Osterville. As …

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Bishop's Blog
3
Aug
2022
Encouraging Words, Helping Others, and Teaching our Children

Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord In the Transfiguration, something extraordinary takes place. God was made visible and manifest in the person of Jesus Christ. The disciples had an …

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Bishop's Blog
26
Jul
2022
Catholic Schools and Summer Vacations

Rediscover Catholic Schools While admittedly, I might be partial, I do believe that Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fall River are some of the finest; they continue to impress …

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Bishop's Blog
20
Jul
2022
Vocations, the Eucharist, and a Special Event

Fostering Vocations — Quo Vadis Last week, the Diocese of Fall River Office of Vocations hosted a Quo Vadis retreat. It was a pleasure to attend and spend some time …

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Bishop's Blog
13
Jul
2022
Synod Report Highlights

Synod Report Recap As you know, last week the Diocese published its Synod Report. Looking into it, the report reveals most parishes are doing well journeying together with Mass, through …

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