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Bishop da Cunha Shares a Christmas Message

“Christmas invites us to look beyond the darkness that may surround us and to recognize in the simple manger of Bethlehem an enduring sign of God's love for humanity. Hope will not disappoint, and God will continue loving, caring for, and protecting each of us...

Click below to read the Bishop's message as well as to watch a Christmas greeting on video.

Of Special Note
Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating a significant wedding anniversary? Renew your vows at this Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop da Cunha. Contact your pastor to register by January 16th
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Parish Leader Dinner
Coming in January! An evening to thank all the "co-workers in the vineyard" and to offer an opportunity for development in parish ministry, evangelization and catechesis
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Sign Up for The Anchor E-Newsletter
The Anchor, your longtime source for diocesan news and events, is launching a free, weekly electronic newsletter in February. Click Learn More to sign up to stay connected in new ways
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Livestreamed Masses
Many parishes now livestream Masses for those unable to attend in person. Click below for the list and Mass schedules as well as options to watch a Mass either via cable or broadcast TV
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Upcoming Events
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January 4, 2026
All Day
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord is the Christian observance that celebrates the public manifestation of the Jesus’ kingship to the world when the Magi visit and adore …
January 9, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Celebration of Venerable Patrick Peyton’s Anniversary of Birth
Father Fred Jenga, C.S.C., and Holy Cross Family Ministries invite you and your family to the Anniversary of Their Founder’s Birth The celebration will include Holy Mass; Food & Fellowship; …
January 23, 2026
All Day
Worldwide Marriage Encounter-Residential Experience
Any married couple that desires a richer, fuller life together deserves a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Worldwide Marriage Encounter is designed to deepen and enrich the joys a couple shares …
Bishop's Blog
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Isaiah 9:1
In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha shares his Christmas message.
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A Three-Year Diocesan Initiative
To strengthen our priests so as to foster vibrant and holy parishes and ministries.

A Time for Fortitude: Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church is Bishop da Cunha's vision for the future of our Diocese centered on strengthening our priests. This three-year plan (2025-2027) focuses our local Church on moving forward in our relationship with Christ by actively working toward bringing to our priests more stability, hope, holiness, and wellness. Strengthening our priests will, in turn, strengthen all parishes and ministries in holiness and vitality.

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