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Messages from The Bishop
30
Mar
2024
Bishop da Cunha’s Easter Message

We understand Easter as the passage from old to new; from darkness to light; and from suffering to joy. It is such a hope-filled and life-giving feast that we, the Church, celebrate Easter for not merely one day but for an entire 50-day season.

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Messages from The Bishop
25
Dec
2023
Christmas Message 2023

Dear Friends in Christ, In this familiar passage from our Mass on Christmas, we read that Jesus is the Prince of Peace. “For a child is born to us, a …

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Messages from The Bishop
20
Dec
2023
2023 Christmas Greeting from Bishop da Cunha

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Messages from The Bishop
21
Nov
2023
Thanksgiving Message from Bishop da Cunha

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Messages from The Bishop
10
Jul
2023
Mother of Bishop Dies

It is with sorrow and sadness, and at the same time with hope in eternal life, that we announce the passing of Josefa da Cunha (in photo), the beloved mother …

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Messages from The Bishop
5
Apr
2023
Bishop da Cunha’s Easter Message

Easter 2023 “Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.”  (Romans 5:5) …

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Messages from The Bishop
22
Feb
2023
Bishop da Cunha’s 2023 Lenten Message

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It has been one year since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. We have seen the tremendous loss of life, property and the …

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Messages from The Bishop
31
Dec
2022
Bishop da Cunha’s Reflection on Pope Benedict XVI

Bishop da Cunha’s Reflection on the Passing of Pope Benedict XVI December 31, 2022 Today God has called to his eternal reward Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, bringing to an end …

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Messages from The Bishop
22
Dec
2022
Bishop da Cunha’s Message for Christmas 2022

CHRISTMAS 2022 Dear Friends in Christ, In the Gospel account by Luke, an angel appears to the shepherds to announce the birth of Christ, saying:  “Glory to God in the …

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Messages from The Bishop
16
Sep
2022
Bishop Issues Statement on Arrival of Migrants

September 16, 2022 Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued the following statement in response to the unexpected arrival of migrants on Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday, September 14: “In …

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