"My hope and my prayer is that during Lent we'll focus on prayer, we'll focus on listening to the Word of God, we'll focus on receiving the sacraments so that our hearts will be beautified, our faith will be strengthened and our hope will be renewed..."
Bishop da Cunha shares a video message of encouragement as we embark on our journey through this holy season of Lent. Click Read More to watch Bishop da Cunha's message, available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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.
Father Wilfred J. Raymond, C.S.C., (age 81) the President Emeritus of Holy Cross Family Ministries, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Bennington, Vermont. A native of Old Town, …
In this week’s Bishop’s Blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the call to conversion during Lent and looks ahead to the Rite of Election, a powerful sign of the Church’s growth as catechumens and candidates prepare to enter fully into the Catholic faith.
Bishop posts video message in English, Portuguese and Spanish
