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Bishop's Blog
26
Oct
2022
Matters of Life and Death

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 …

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Bishop's Blog
19
Oct
2022
A Blog Anniversary and Diocesan Events

Building Faith Blog Celebrates Its Third Year On October 21, 2019, I launched this Building Faith blog which was one of the fruits of the diocesan “Rebuilding in Faith and …

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Bishop's Blog
12
Oct
2022
A Universal Summons to Sanctity

  On October 5, I presented to the National Association of Hispanic Priests members at their National Convention in Newton, Mass. I was glad to accept their invitation and to …

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Bishop's Blog
5
Oct
2022
Catholic Youth, Mass for Peace, and a New Parish

Catholic Youth Day 2022 On October 1st, the Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, the Diocese held the 2022 Catholic Youth Day. St. Therese’s writings hold many profound lessons for …

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Bishop's Blog
28
Sep
2022
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 …

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Bishop's Blog
21
Sep
2022
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 …

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Bishop's Blog
14
Sep
2022
Forming Disciples and Blessing Catechists

Parish Leader Convocation On Saturday, September 10th, the Diocese came together for the first Parish Leader Convocation, at which I presided over the morning’s Mass and addressed the participants during …

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Bishop's Blog
7
Sep
2022
Celebrating Mary, a New School Year, and a Summer Wedding

The Nativity of Mary Tomorrow, September 8th, we will celebrate the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mother, which falls nine months after the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the December …

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Bishop's Blog
31
Aug
2022
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 …

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Bishop's Blog
24
Aug
2022
A Fatima Honor and Prayers for Our Seminarians

Fatima Shrine, Portugal Earlier this month, from August 12th through 14th, I was honored to preside over the International Pilgrimage at the Sanctuary of Fatima in Portugal. This celebration had …

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