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