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Blogue do Bispo
4
Mar
2020
Lenten Alms and Rites

Catholic Relief Services and Lent The Rice Bowl initiative is the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, the official relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic …

Blogue do Bispo
26
Fev
2020
Entering in the Lenten Season

  During Lent, special attention is given to three specific tenets of our Catholic faith — almsgiving, prayer, and fasting. The foundation for these practices can be found in Matthew’s …

Blogue do Bispo
19
Fev
2020
Treasures of the Faith —the Priesthood and the Eucharist

A Great Loss to the Diocese Before I begin the main topic of this week’s blog, I want to say a few words to acknowledge the loss so many in …

Blogue do Bispo
12
Fev
2020
Highlights From My Trip Home To Brazil

  One of the great blessings of my visit home to Brazil last month, with my mother, 13 sisters and brothers, 36 nieces and nephews, 20 grand-nieces and nephews and …

Blogue do Bispo
5
Fev
2020
Lenten Enrichment—Women and Men’s Conference

  Once again the Fall River Diocese is blessed to offer a wonderful opportunity for spiritual renewal during Lent.  This year’s Women and Men’s Conference will be held on Saturday, …

Blogue do Bispo
29
Jan
2020
Ongoing Work Toward the Publication of a List of Accused Clergy

Early last year, I wrote to the Diocese about our efforts to foster healing in the wake of the clergy sexual abuse crisis and to provide greater transparency in our …

Blogue do Bispo
22
Jan
2020
Celebrating Catholic Schools

National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is an annual celebration of Catholic education. This year, 2020, will be the 46th anniversary of this celebration of schools. Catholic schools typically observe the …

Blogue do Bispo
15
Jan
2020
Respect for Life and the Word of God

March For Life   I am very proud of the work the Diocese of Fall River offers on behalf of the Pro-Life movement, some of which have been recognized nationally. …

Blogue do Bispo
8
Jan
2020
A Look Back at 2019

  Greetings from Brazil; this month brings me the blessing of spending time visiting my mother, 13 sisters and brothers, 36 nieces and nephews, and eight great-nieces and nephews. My …

Blogue do Bispo
1
Jan
2020
The Many Celebrations of January 1st

Happy New Year! ¡Feliz Ano Novo! ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! May 2020 be a year filled with many blessings for you and your family.    More than Just New Year’s Day   On …