{"id":44741,"date":"2026-04-08T07:31:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/?p=44741"},"modified":"2026-04-08T07:31:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:31:39","slug":"no-priest-stands-alone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/pt-pt\/bishops-blog\/no-priest-stands-alone\/","title":{"rendered":"No Priest Stands Alone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting Our Priests Through Fraternity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rite-of-Election-Diocese-Fall-River-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rite-of-Election-Diocese-Fall-River-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rite-of-Election-Diocese-Fall-River-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rite-of-Election-Diocese-Fall-River-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rite-of-Election-Diocese-Fall-River-240x180.png 240w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rite-of-Election-Diocese-Fall-River.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em>Priests of the Diocese of Fall River gather for the annual Chrism Mass at St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral, a sign of their unity in priestly ministry and service to the faithful. The Diocese recently launched a new program to bring priests together in small fraternity groups for prayer, mutual support, and fellowship to help strengthen their ministry and reduce the isolation many experience while serving alone.<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The life of a parish priest can be lonely. But it does not have to be. As part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/stronger-priests-stronger-parishes-stronger-church-initiative\/\">Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church<\/a> initiative, we recently began forming priest fraternity groups. These gatherings are intended to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood among our priests by giving them time to pray together, share their experiences, and support one another in the challenges and joys of priestly ministry. I prefer to call them fraternity groups because they reflect the spirit of fraternity that is essential to the priesthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These groups get together once a month, and in order to show my support to them, each month I host one of these fraternity groups at the Bishop residence in Fall River. When we gather, we begin with prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, placing Christ at the center of our time together. After adoration and Benediction, we share a meal and conversation. These moments are simple but very meaningful. They allow the priests to speak openly about their ministry, hopes, and concerns, and they allow me as their bishop to listen and better understand how they are doing spiritually and pastorally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past, when there were many priests available for parish ministry, it was more common for them to live communally in rectories. Today, many priests serve faithfully while living alone, which can sometimes lead to a sense of isolation. These fraternity groups help remind our priests that they are not alone. By praying together, sharing meals, and simply spending time with one another, they are rediscovering the importance of fraternity and the strength that comes from knowing they are supported by their brother priests. I have already heard how these gatherings are helping to strengthen morale and renew a sense of hope and enthusiasm for their ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I truly believe our presbyterate is strongest when we walk together. When our priests feel supported and encouraged, they are better able to serve God\u2019s people with joy and generosity. These fraternity gatherings are a reminder that priests are not meant to live in isolation, but in communion with Christ, their bishop, and one another. Together, we continue to build a stronger Church rooted in faith, fraternity, and hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Called to Live the Gift of the Divine Mercy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Divine-Mercy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44745\" style=\"width:184px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Divine-Mercy.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Divine-Mercy-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Divine-Mercy-122x180.jpg 122w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As we continue to celebrate the joy of Easter, we also look ahead to Divine Mercy Sunday (April 12), a beautiful reminder that the Resurrection reveals the depth of God\u2019s mercy for each of us. This special day invites us to trust more fully in the Lord\u2019s forgiveness and to become instruments of that same mercy in our relationships with others. In a world consumed by war, division, and pain, Divine Mercy Sunday calls us to be people of compassion, reconciliation, and hope, confident that no one is beyond the reach of God\u2019s love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Sunday, I will be in Westport with the Divine Mercy Parish community to celebrate its first patronal feast in conjunction with Divine Mercy Sunday. There will be an 11:30 a.m. Mass in <a href=\"https:\/\/divinemercywestport.com\/\">St. George Church<\/a>, one of the community\u2019s worship sites, followed by a reception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prayer, &#8220;the True Strength that Brings Peace to Humanity&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Papal-Message.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44748\" style=\"width:924px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Papal-Message.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Papal-Message-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fallriverdiocese.org\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Papal-Message-240x160.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: OSV News<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaticannews.va\/en\/pope\/news\/2026-04\/pope-leo-urbi-et-orbi-easter-2026-peace-weapons-war-dialogue.html\">Urbi et Orbi message on Easter Sunday, Pope Leo XIV<\/a> announced that he will lead a prayer vigil for peace on Saturday, April 11, and invited everyone to join him. I want to echo the invitation and the \u201cspecial plea\u201d that has followed from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usccb.org\/news\/2026\/archbishop-coakley-invites-all-join-pope-leo-xivs-vigil-peace-midst-threats-increased\">U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops\u2019 President Archbishop Paul S. 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This new feature allows the faithful to stay connected to the life of the universal Church and follow the words, travels, and initiatives of Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican in real time. It is another way for our diocesan community to remain informed about the universal Church. For news delivered to your inbox each week, <a href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/sl\/wffx0yf\">sign up for free weekly updates<\/a> from <em>The Anchor.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Easter Blessings,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>+Bishop da Cunha<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this week\u2019s Bishop\u2019s Blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on how new priest fraternity groups are strengthening the bonds of brotherhood in the Diocese that sustain priestly ministry and shares information about Divine Mercy Sunday and new ways our diocesan community can stay connected to the life of the universal Church. 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