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5
Oct
2022
Catholic Youth, Mass for Peace, and a New Parish

Catholic Youth Day 2022 On October 1st, the Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, the Diocese held the 2022 Catholic Youth Day. St. Therese’s writings hold many profound lessons for …

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28
Sep
2022
Caring for Youth and Young People

Upcoming Catholic Youth Day Our Catholic Youth Day will take place this Saturday, October 1, on the grounds of Cathedral Camp. This free, one-day event, from 10 a.m. to 6 …

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21
Sep
2022
Migrant Crisis Update and Convocation Remarks

Response to Migrant Crisis On Friday, September 16th, I issued a statement in response to the unexpected arrival of migrants on Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday, September 14th. I began with …

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14
Sep
2022
Forming Disciples and Blessing Catechists

Parish Leader Convocation On Saturday, September 10th, the Diocese came together for the first Parish Leader Convocation, at which I presided over the morning’s Mass and addressed the participants during …

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7
Sep
2022
Celebrating Mary, a New School Year, and a Summer Wedding

The Nativity of Mary Tomorrow, September 8th, we will celebrate the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mother, which falls nine months after the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the December …

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31
Ago
2022
Back to School and Serving Our Neighbor

Welcoming Students Back to School This week begins a new school year for many of our Catholic schools in the Diocese, and with it, we welcome some new faces in …

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24
Ago
2022
A Fatima Honor and Prayers for Our Seminarians

Fatima Shrine, Portugal Earlier this month, from August 12th through 14th, I was honored to preside over the International Pilgrimage at the Sanctuary of Fatima in Portugal. This celebration had …

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17
Ago
2022
Diocesan Faith Formation Opportunities

Parish Leadership Convocation I am pleased that our Diocesan Secretariat for the New Evangelization is offering a Parish Leadership Convocation next month. It is set for Saturday, September 10, from …

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10
Ago
2022
August Happenings and a Thank You

25th Annual FACE Summer Gala Last Thursday (August 4th), the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE) hosted the 25th Annual FACE Summer Gala at the Wianno Club in Osterville. As …

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3
Ago
2022
Encouraging Words, Helping Others, and Teaching our Children

Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord In the Transfiguration, something extraordinary takes place. God was made visible and manifest in the person of Jesus Christ. The disciples had an …

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