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20
Jul
2023
Summer Gatherings

Cornerstone Society Luncheons On Tuesday, July 18th and Wednesday, July 19th, The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts hosted special luncheons for the Cornerstone Society. These generous donors to the Catholic …

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12
Jul
2023
My Mother’s Passing

  The past few days have certainly been difficult ones for me. As some of you may already know, I lost my beloved mother, Josefa da Cunha, on Saturday, July …

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5
Jul
2023
Bishop’s Blog – Many Blessings

Blessing of the Fleet On June 25th, I participated in the 76th annual Mass and Blessing of the Fleet as part of the Provincetown Portuguese Festival. There is a rich, …

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28
Jun
2023
Acknowledging Retiring Priests, Diocesan Deacons, and the Catholic Appeal

On Friday, June 30th, Reverend George E. Harrison, pastor of Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich, who this year observed 55 years in the priesthood; Reverend Raymond Cambra, pastor of …

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21
Jun
2023
Easy and Difficult Decisions

An Ordination in Brazil I am honestly astounded at the unexpected yet truly positive impact of my decision to travel to Brazil to ordain Father Thiago Menezes Santos. I’ve received …

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14
Jun
2023
Restoring and Preserving Our Mother Church

2023 Lumen Christi Gala On Wednesday, June 7, the Diocese held its second annual Lumen Christi Gala to raise awareness and the necessary funds to restore and preserve our Cathedral …

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7
Jun
2023
Priestly Ordinations 2023

A Memorable Moment for the Diocese We came together on Saturday, June 3rd, to celebrate the Priestly Ordination of three of our Diocese’s seminarians. God saw in these men the …

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31
Mai
2023
How We Care for Others

Feast of the Visitation Coming at the end of this month dedicated to Mary is the Feast of the Visitation. The Blessed Virgin Mary, having received word during the Annunciation …

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24
Mai
2023
Diaconate Ordination

Ordination Blessings Phew, we did it. These were my first words after completing the two-hour Mass and Rites of Ordination of 16 men to the Diaconate (15 Permanent and one …

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17
Mai
2023
Sacraments and a Holy Day

Ascension Thursday This important Solemnity marks the 40th day after Easter Sunday and commemorates Jesus Christ’s Ascension into heaven from Mount Olivet (Mount of Olives) near Jerusalem before the Apostles. …