Respect for Life and the Word of God
March For Life I am very proud of the work the Diocese of Fall River offers on behalf of the Pro-Life movement, some of which have been recognized nationally. …
Bishop’s Blog
A Look Back at 2019
Greetings from Brazil; this month brings me the blessing of spending time visiting my mother, 13 sisters and brothers, 36 nieces and nephews, and eight great-nieces and nephews. My …
The Many Celebrations of January 1st
Happy New Year! ¡Feliz Ano Novo! ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! May 2020 be a year filled with many blessings for you and your family. More than Just New Year’s Day On …
Merry Christmas
Christmas Wishes My Dear Friends,Right in the midst of these dark and cold days of the season is when we celebrate the coming of Jesus. Jesus comes to each one of …
Approaching Christmas
Christmas is Nearly Here With only a week until we celebrate the joyous occasion of our Lord’s birth, I am sure you are all very busy with your preparations. Please …
Service to the Church
December 13 marks the 50th anniversary of the priestly ordination of our Holy Father Pope Francis. Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic …
Entering This Season of Advent
A Message for Advent Advent is a season of joyful preparation for, and expectation of, the coming of Christ into our lives, our homes, and our world. Advent is a …
Beyond the Diocese
November has been an unusually busy travel time for me. Earlier this month, the 2019 ad limina visit with Pope Francis brought me to Rome. The following week, for the …
Reflecting on the Power of Beauty and Balance
Celebrating Mass at St. John Lateran My recent ad limina visit in Rome included the great honor of being the celebrant of a Mass in the Basilica of St John Lateran. …
A Special Visit with Pope Francis
My Meeting with Pope Francis This was my third ad limina visit, and probably I would say the best one. Although Pope Francis was detained in joining us, …