A Time for Fortitude: Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church is Bishop da Cunha's vision for the future of our Diocese centered on strengthening our priests. This three-year plan (2025-2027) focuses our local Church on moving forward in our relationship with Christ by actively working toward bringing to our priests more stability, hope, holiness, and wellness. Strengthening our priests will, in turn, strengthen all parishes and ministries in holiness and vitality.
As he takes time in January to rest and reconnect, Bishop da Cunha shares reflections from Brazil, where he’s enjoying warm weather, cherished time with his large family, and the joy of celebrating his niece’s wedding. In this week’s Bishop’s Blog, he reflects on how family shapes our faith, values, and vocation, and offers a prayer of blessing for families across the Diocese of Fall River.
Next one is Tuesday, January 27th, offered via Zoom
As we begin a new year, Bishop da Cunha reflects with gratitude on the blessings, challenges, and moments of grace experienced across the Diocese, while inviting all to move forward with renewed hope in Christ. From honoring the legacy of Pope Francis and welcoming Pope Leo XIV, to strengthening support for priests, forming future vocations, responding with compassion in times of tragedy, and building stronger parish communities, this blog offers a hopeful vision for the year ahead guided by faith, service, and unity.
