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Blogue do Bispo
23
Mar
2022
Special Events on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord

Consecration Of Russia and Ukraine to Mary On Friday, March 25, 2022, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Lord, I will join Pope Francis and all of the world’s bishops …

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16
Mar
2022
Second Week of Lent

On Wednesday, March 9th, I visited Saint John’s Seminary in Brighton to celebrate Mass and share a meal with the seminarians and faculty there. While the snow was falling and …

Blogue do Bispo
9
Mar
2022
Continuing Our Lenten Journey

First Sunday of Lent Today, I would like to share with you a few words of reflection on the readings we heard last Sunday, the First Sunday of Lent. In …

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2
Mar
2022
Lent, Fasting, and the Hope of Peace

Lent, the forty-day season of prayer, sacrifice, and almsgiving in preparation for the joyous celebration of Easter, begins today, Wednesday, March 2nd. During Pope Francis’ February 23rd General Audience, he …

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23
Fev
2022
Preparing for Lent

  Next Wednesday, March 2, the Church will celebrate Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of another Lenten season. During our 40-plus day journey of Lent, we are called to live …

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16
Fev
2022
Reflecting on Scripture, Matrimony, and the Sick

Reflection on Sunday’s Readings Before I was a bishop and was serving as a priest in Newark, N.J., sometimes I’d watch the news on the Spanish channel when I wanted …

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9
Fev
2022
Visit to Brazil

I am back from vacation and time with my family in Brazil. As usual, January is when I take some time to rest, recharge my energies, and reconnect with my …

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2
Fev
2022
Celebrating Community, Consecrated Life, and Catholic Schools

The Ongoing Synodal Process Despite the post-holiday spike in Covid cases and the bitterly cold and snowy New England weather, parishes are beginning to roll out Synodal Consultation sessions. The …

Blogue do Bispo
26
Jan
2022
Celebrating Catholic Schools

Celebrate Catholic Schools Week The Catholic schools of the Fall River Diocese will observe Celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2022 from January 30 through February 5. Observed annually across the country, …

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19
Jan
2022
March for Life and Word of God Sunday

Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Take Place from January 20-21 This week, Catholics across the country are encouraged to observe a nationwide prayer vigil from Thursday, January 20 to …