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Press Releases and Statements
20
Aug
2026
2026 Catholic Appeal Raises More than $4.2 Million

Thank you to the nearly 15,000 donors who supported the Appeal, which provides funding for programs and ministries throughout the Diocese

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Press Releases and Statements
20
Aug
2026
Former Cape School Leader Recognized for Contributions to Catholic Education

Pat Marmen receives 2026 Al Makkay Sr. Friend of Catholic Education Award at FACE Summer Gala

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Bishop's Blog
19
Aug
2026
Faith that Endures, Faith that Inspires

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha reflects on a week filled with moments of faith, gratitude, and renewal — from celebrating the generosity that makes Catholic education accessible through the FACE Summer Gala, to gathering with his brother bishops for prayer and reflection, to marking 100 years of faith at St. Elizabeth’s Church on Martha’s Vineyard. Through each experience, Bishop da Cunha shares a message of enduring faith, the importance of community, and the call to inspire future generations.

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Bishop's Blog
12
Aug
2026
From the Mountains, to the Cape and to the World: A Call to Faith and Peace

From the mountains of Massachusetts to time with seminarians on Cape Cod, Bishop da Cunha reflects this week on faith, fraternity, and discerning God’s call. He also joins Pope Leo XIV in praying for peace throughout our troubled world and looks ahead to the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Bishop's Blog
5
Aug
2026
From Rome to Our Diocese, Strengthening the Church Through Prayer, Fellowship, and Formation

Strengthening the Bonds of Brotherhood on the Feast of Saint John Vianney Yesterday, I was so pleased to gather with our priests for Solemn Evening Prayer and a renewal of …

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In the News
29
Jul
2026
Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts Statement Against Late-term Abortion Bill 

As Catholic bishops we have a moral responsibility to present and uphold Catholic teaching and the sacred God-given dignity of every human life from conception to the natural death. 

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Bishop's Blog
29
Jul
2026
The People at the Heart of Nantucket’s Catholic Community

Bishop da Cunha reflects on his annual pastoral visit to Nantucket, where he celebrated Mass, met with parishioners, and witnessed the vibrant faith of St. Mary's Our Lady of the Isle Parish. From moments of fellowship and unexpected blessings to the inspiring witness of the island's Hispanic community, his visit highlighted the people who make Nantucket's Catholic community so welcoming and faith-filled. The blog also remembers the life and faithful ministry of Reverend James "Father Jim" Ferry, asking for prayers for the repose of his soul.

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Press Releases and Statements
28
Jul
2026
Reverend James Ferry Dies 

Served as Pastor of Espirito Santo Parish, Fall River, MA among many other assignments

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Bishop's Blog
22
Jul
2026
From Priestly Ministry to Catholic Education, Lives Dedicated to Service

This week, Bishop da Cunha celebrates two remarkable examples of service and faith: Father Kaique Santos, who joyfully begins his ministry as a priest, and Patricia “Pat” Marmen, whose decades of dedication have strengthened Catholic education on Cape Cod.

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Bishop's Blog
15
Jul
2026
Saying Yes and a Pilgrimage of Faith

Bishop da Cunha reflects on the joy of welcoming Deacon Vishal, SS.CC., into the Church’s mission and the profound call to serve others with humility and love. He also shares his reflections on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s visit to the Diocese of Fall River, a grace-filled journey that brought the faithful together in prayer, procession, and renewed devotion to Christ in the Eucharist.

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