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Bishop’s Blog: Season of Giving and Prayer

On December 14, 2022   /   Bishops Blog  
Bishop’s Blog: Season of Giving and Prayer

  “O Antiphons” of Advent One of my favorite Advent traditions, in essence, a countdown to Christmas is the—”O Antiphons” of Advent— which begin on December 17 and conclude on Christmas Eve. If you would like to pray along with the Church, I have enclosed the prayers

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Bishop Blog: A Busy First Week of December

On December 7, 2022   /   Bishops Blog  
Bishop Blog: A Busy First Week of December

Marian Medals This past Sunday, during a beautiful celebration in our Cathedral, I presented this year’s Marian Medal Awards. The 66 recipients of this year’s medal inspire others with their generosity, the joy of selflessness, and the sharing of their gifts. They touch the lives of those

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Bishop’s Blog: Migrant Crisis Update and Convocation Remarks

On September 21, 2022   /   Bishops Blog  
Bishop’s Blog: Migrant Crisis Update and Convocation Remarks

  Response to Migrant Crisis On Friday, September 16th, I issued a statement in response to the unexpected arrival of migrants on Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday, September 14th. I began with the Gospel of St. Matthew, where Jesus makes quite clear how we are to care for

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Bishop’s Blog: Back to School and Serving Our Neighbor

On August 31, 2022   /   Bishops Blog  
Bishop’s Blog: Back to School and Serving Our Neighbor

  Welcoming Students Back to School This week begins a new school year for many of our Catholic schools in the Diocese, and with it, we welcome some new faces in leadership posts and a new school bearing the name of a saint who was once among

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Bishop’s Blog: Good Work Around the Diocese

On April 27, 2022   /   Bishops Blog  
Bishop’s Blog: Good Work Around the Diocese

2022 Catholic Appeal This year’s Catholic Appeal theme is “Journeying Together in Faith and Love.”  Since 1942, the Appeal has helped people in all phases of life – from children, to youth, to parents, to the elderly. Your support sustains the numerous agencies, programs, and ministries providing

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Bishop’s Blog: Preparing for Lent

On February 23, 2022   /   Bishops Blog  
Bishop’s Blog: 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 with greater focus on Christian practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This Lent, I would like to

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