Bishop’s Blog: Eucharistic Revival Update

Bishop’s Blog: 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. The purpose of this year is to discern how we might “heal, form, convert, unify, and

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Bishop’s Blog: 2023 World Youth Day

Bishop’s Blog: 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 of the 1.5 million people in attendance could be felt throughout my entire visit. It is not

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Bishop’s Blog: More Than Just a Collection

Bishop’s Blog: 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 others, are not sure who benefits from this collection. The Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) are a

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Bishop’s Blog: Cultivating the Faith of Our Youth

Bishop’s Blog: 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 they have excellent teachers in place in our classrooms for incoming students this fall. Teaching for the

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Bishop’s Blog: My Mother’s Passing

Bishop’s Blog: 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 8. She died in her home in Brazil at the age of 92. I am filled with

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