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Bishop's Blog
9
Sep
2020
Praying for an End to Racism

Today, September 9, is the memorial of St. Peter Claver, a priest and patron of African missions and of interracial justice, due to his work with slaves in Colombia.  It …

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Bishop's Blog
2
Sep
2020
Gratitude and Faith

Blessings Even in these challenging times, we are reminded of the many blessings in our Diocese.  One recent blessing is helping us continue to help our families and children through …

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Bishop's Blog
26
Aug
2020
State of the Diocese

State of The Diocese of Fall River Report 2014-2019 Last Friday, we released a State of the Diocese of Fall River Report, 2014-2019. This publication is meant to provide all of you, …

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Bishop's Blog
19
Aug
2020
Keeping the Faith

  In this week’s blog, I want to highlight some of the ideas parishes across our Diocese implemented to stay connected with the faithful and help keep the faith and …

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Bishop's Blog
12
Aug
2020
The Feast of the Assumption

  Saturday, August 15th, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast day recalls the spiritual and physical departure of the Blessed Mother …

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Bishop's Blog
5
Aug
2020
BACK TO SCHOOL

  We are looking forward to having the children back into the classrooms of our schools. We are doing all the preparations, following the State of Massachusetts’ guidelines, to assure …

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Bishop's Blog
29
Jul
2020
Confirmation Gifts

  During a recent Confirmation, I began my homily reflection by asking a question. If Jesus came here today and allowed you to ask for whatever you wanted, what would …

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Bishop's Blog
22
Jul
2020
On the Financial Impact of the Pandemic

  As I write today, the coronavirus pandemic certainly remains on all of our minds. I am hopeful by the positive trends we have been seeing here in Massachusetts at …

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Bishop's Blog
15
Jul
2020
Supporting Parents and Children

  In today’s blog, we will address Activity #9 of my pastoral letter Reflection on Five Years — Continuing the Mission — Supporting Parents and Families. The Church is a …

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Bishop's Blog
10
Jul
2020
Call to Discipleship

  By our baptism, we are called to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. A disciple continually learns, lives, and witnesses to her/his faith. As a diocese, we look to …

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