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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 …

Blogue do Bispo
25
Dez
2019
Merry Christmas

Christmas Wishes My Dear Friends,Right in the midst of these dark and cold days of the season is when we celebrate the coming of Jesus. Jesus comes to each one of …

Blogue do Bispo
18
Dez
2019
Approaching Christmas

Christmas is Nearly Here With only a week until we celebrate the joyous occasion of our Lord’s birth, I am sure you are all very busy with your preparations. Please …

Blogue do Bispo
11
Dez
2019
Service to the Church

  December 13 marks the 50th anniversary of the priestly ordination of our Holy Father Pope Francis. Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic …

Blogue do Bispo
4
Dez
2019
Entering This Season of Advent

A Message for Advent Advent is a season of joyful preparation for, and expectation of, the coming of Christ into our lives, our homes, and our world. Advent is a …

Blogue do Bispo
27
Nov
2019
Beyond the Diocese

November has been an unusually busy travel time for me. Earlier this month, the 2019 ad limina visit with Pope Francis brought me to Rome. The following week, for the …

Blogue do Bispo
20
Nov
2019
Reflecting on the Power of Beauty and Balance

Celebrating Mass at St. John Lateran   My recent ad limina visit in Rome included the great honor of being the celebrant of a Mass in the Basilica of St John Lateran. …