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.
Part of Catholic Charities Mental Health Ministry program, which is expanding into additional parishes; Masses scheduled in Fall River and East Sandwich
Massachusetts bishops respond to the state’s new abortion law; call for prayer, advocacy, and support for mothers and families.
At the midpoint of our Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church Initiative, I am encouraged by signs of renewal among our priests and look forward to inviting parishes into the next phase. This week, I am also joining Brazilian Catholic leaders for their National Encounter and reflecting on our call, during National Migration Week, to welcome migrants as our brothers and sisters in Christ.
