Perhaps you, like myself, are following the FIFA World Cup, which is being played in November and December (instead of the typical June and July schedule due to Qatar’s intense summer heat and often high humidity). I recognize that not as many Americans tune into the
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Mass for the Culture of Life God is a God of justice who treats everyone equally—with great love. While He has no favorites, He is especially aware of people not privileged with the justice this world has to offer. In God’s eyes, as we read in Sirach, all
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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
Read more →Easter blessings! Our celebration of Easter continues until the feast of Pentecost (this year, June 5), and I pray it is a time of grace for all of you. Synod 2021-2023 for a Synodal Church It’s not too late to RSVP to attend our special event this
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Annual Pro-Life Mass On Friday, March 25th, I celebrated the Annual Pro-Life Mass at St. Julie’s in Dartmouth. The Annunciation of the Lord is known as a Solemnity—the highest level of a liturgical feast. This day is important for many reasons, including that we would have no
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Consecration Of Russia and Ukraine to Mary On Friday, March 25, 2022, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Lord, I will join Pope Francis and all of the world’s bishops in consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. On that same day, we will
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