Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It has been one year since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. We have seen the tremendous loss of life, property, and the unimaginable suffering inflicted upon so many innocent people in that country. More recently, we also witnessed
Read more →Celebration for Couples Celebrating Anniversaries We have to make many choices every day in our lives. Our choices lead to good or not-so-good consequences. If we choose a path of pride, self-righteousness, and selfishness, we prepare ourselves, our families, and even our communities for a future
Read more →Today I would like to focus on two words: rest and family. Each plays a significant role in the reason for my visit home to Brazil every January. Interestingly the first reading for the Mass yesterday came from Genesis, where we read: “On the seventh day
Read more →Catholic Schools Week As I mentioned in last week’s blog, our Diocesan Catholic schools are celebrating Catholic Schools Week. Each school has welcomed families to open houses and is participating in a variety of activities and exciting programs to mark this special week. The Catholic School
Read more →While admittedly, I might be partial, I do believe that Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fall River are some of the finest; they continue to impress me with the outstanding programs and educational experiences they offer. This Sunday, Catholic schools across our Diocese and across
Read more →Sunday of the Word of God In September 2015, Pope Francis’ in his motu proprio Apostolic Letter, “Aperuit illis,” established the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time to be devoted to the celebration, study, and dissemination of the Word of God. For 2023, it will be observed
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