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Bishop's Blog
18
Mar
2020
Difficult Times

When faced with unsettling, difficult times, the faithful can find comfort in the words of Jesus. These words were not only spoken for those listening to Jesus speak 2000+ years …

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11
Mar
2020
A Challenging Lenten Season

  This Saturday, I was pleased to participate in the 4th Annual Fall River Diocese Women and Men’s Conference on the campus of Stonehill Campus. This year’s theme, “As I …

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4
Mar
2020
Lenten Alms and Rites

Catholic Relief Services and Lent The Rice Bowl initiative is the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, the official relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic …

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Bishop's Blog
26
Feb
2020
Entering in the Lenten Season

  During Lent, special attention is given to three specific tenets of our Catholic faith — almsgiving, prayer, and fasting. The foundation for these practices can be found in Matthew’s …

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19
Feb
2020
Treasures of the Faith —the Priesthood and the Eucharist

A Great Loss to the Diocese Before I begin the main topic of this week’s blog, I want to say a few words to acknowledge the loss so many in …

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12
Feb
2020
Highlights From My Trip Home To Brazil

  One of the great blessings of my visit home to Brazil last month, with my mother, 13 sisters and brothers, 36 nieces and nephews, 20 grand-nieces and nephews and …

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5
Feb
2020
Lenten Enrichment—Women and Men’s Conference

  Once again the Fall River Diocese is blessed to offer a wonderful opportunity for spiritual renewal during Lent.  This year’s Women and Men’s Conference will be held on Saturday, …

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2020
Ongoing Work Toward the Publication of a List of Accused Clergy

Early last year, I wrote to the Diocese about our efforts to foster healing in the wake of the clergy sexual abuse crisis and to provide greater transparency in our …

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22
Ene
2020
Celebrating Catholic Schools

National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is an annual celebration of Catholic education. This year, 2020, will be the 46th anniversary of this celebration of schools. Catholic schools typically observe the …

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15
Ene
2020
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. …

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