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: My Mother’s Passing

Bishop’s Blog: My Mother’s Passing

  The past few days have certainly been difficult ones for me. As some of you may already know, I lost my beloved mother, Josefa da Cunha, on Saturday, July 8. She died in her home in Brazil at the age of 92. I am filled with

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Bishop’s Blog: Easy and Difficult Decisions

Bishop’s Blog: Easy and Difficult Decisions

  An Ordination in Brazil I am honestly astounded at the unexpected yet truly positive impact of my decision to travel to Brazil to ordain Father Thiago Menezes Santos. I’ve received a tremendously positive response from the priests and parishioners in the Diocese, many sharing how glad

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