Bishop’s Blog: 2023 World Youth Day

Bishop’s Blog: 2023 World Youth Day

  If I had to choose one adjective to express my experiences at World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, last week, it would be contagious. The positive, enthusiastic, joyful energy of the 1.5 million people in attendance could be felt throughout my entire visit. It is not

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Bishop’s Blog: Cultivating the Faith of Our Youth

Bishop’s Blog: Cultivating the Faith of Our Youth

Catholic Schools Summer is an important time for our Diocesan Catholic Schools as they prepare for the upcoming school year. One vital step, especially for the Administration, is to ensure they have excellent teachers in place in our classrooms for incoming students this fall. Teaching for the

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Bishop’s Blog: May Special Events

Bishop’s Blog: May Special Events

Pope Pius Awards On Monday, I was so pleased to present the  Pope Saint Pius X Youth Awards to youth from parishes across the Fall River Diocese during a prayers service at  St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fall River. The annual award, named for the pontiff who created

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Bishop’s Blog: Caring for Youth and Young People

Upcoming Catholic Youth Day Our Catholic Youth Day will take place this Saturday, October 1, on the grounds of Cathedral Camp. This free, one-day event, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., will bring our youth a healthy dose of community, fellowship, fun, food, prayer, and worship.  Last

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Bishop’s Blog: In Appreciation

Bishop’s Blog: In Appreciation

Teacher Appreciation  Last week our  Catholic schools across the diocese celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week in a variety of ways. I want to take an opportunity to also thank all teachers, principals, and staff of our remarkable Catholic schools for their commitment and dedication to educating our students.

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