The Bishops Blog

Bishop da Cunha reflects on renewed brotherhood among priests, a century of service through Catholic Charities and our call to faithful citizenship. As November begins, he also invites us to honor the saints and remember our departed loved ones in prayer.

Bishop da Cunha reflects on the connections that strengthen our faith, from Catholic Youth Day and prayer with his brother priests to visits with Catholic school communities and invites support for Catholic education and those facing mental health challenges.

Like many, I was relieved to hear that Pope Leo’s surgery was successful, though the news of his lung cancer diagnosis and the removal of the lower lobe of his lung was difficult to hear. So many of us know someone who has faced cancer and understand the worry it brings. Please join me in praying for his full recovery and for the doctors, nurses, and all who are caring for him. May God give our Ho...

Bishop da Cunha varies from his usual blog format this week to share an important letter.

Bishop da Cunha invites the faithful to encourage priestly vocations through Called by Name, renew their commitment to the dignity of human life, and gather for October Masses in support of those facing mental health challenges and grieving loved ones.

At the midpoint of our Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church Initiative, I am encouraged by signs of renewal among our priests and look forward to inviting parishes into the next phase. This week, I am also joining Brazilian Catholic leaders for their National Encounter and reflecting on our call, during National Migration Week, to welcome migrants as our brothers and sisters in Chr...

From inspiring lay leaders and celebrating Holy Cross Parish’s 60 years of faith to hearing from two seminarians discerning the priesthood, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the communities, witnesses and vocations that strengthen the Church.

This week, Bishop da Cunha shares reflections from three diocesan seminarians as they continue their journeys of formation and discernment. He also remembers the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and invites the faithful to join him in prayer on the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

As a new school year begins, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the gift of Catholic education, the impact of FACE scholarships, and recent celebrations of faith across the Diocese of Fall River.

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the generosity of Catholic Appeal donors, the Church’s call to welcome those in need, and upcoming opportunities for prayer, formation, and fellowship throughout the Diocese.

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha reflects on a week filled with moments of faith, gratitude, and renewal — from celebrating the generosity that makes Catholic education accessible through the FACE Summer Gala, to gathering with his brother bishops for prayer and reflection, to marking 100 years of faith at St. Elizabeth’s Church on Martha’s Vineyard. Through each experience, Bishop da Cunha shares a messa...

From the mountains of New Hampshire to time with seminarians on Cape Cod, Bishop da Cunha reflects this week on faith, fraternity, and discerning God’s call. He also joins Pope Leo XIV in praying for peace throughout our troubled world and looks ahead to the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Strengthening the Bonds of Brotherhood on the Feast of Saint John Vianney.

Bishop da Cunha reflects on his annual pastoral visit to Nantucket, where he celebrated Mass, met with parishioners, and witnessed the vibrant faith of St. Mary’s Our Lady of the Isle Parish. From moments of fellowship and unexpected blessings to the inspiring witness of the island’s Hispanic community, his visit highlighted the people who make Nantucket’s Catholic community so welcoming and faith...

This week, Bishop da Cunha celebrates two remarkable examples of service and faith: Father Kaique Santos, who joyfully begins his ministry as a priest, and Patricia “Pat” Marmen, whose decades of dedication have strengthened Catholic education on Cape Cod.

Bishop da Cunha reflects on the joy of welcoming Deacon Vishal, SS.CC., into the Church’s mission and the profound call to serve others with humility and love. He also shares his reflections on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s visit to the Diocese of Fall River, a grace-filled journey that brought the faithful together in prayer, procession, and renewed devotion to Christ in the Eucharist.

Bishop da Cunha reflects on the Church’s call to respond with compassion by supporting earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela, congratulates Sister Helen McPeak and the diocesan communications team on recent honors, and remembers the faithful ministry of Rev. Horace J. Travassos, inviting prayers for the repose of his soul.

Bishop da Cunha reflects on the grace-filled visit of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to the Diocese of Fall River, the enduring tradition of the Fishermen’s Mass and Blessing of the Fleet in Provincetown, and the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. He invites the faithful to renew their Eucharistic faith, give thanks f...

Eleven men in the Diocese of Fall River have taken an important step on their journey to the permanent diaconate, as they continue years of formation in service, prayer, and pastoral ministry. This week’s blog also highlights the impact of the Annual Catholic Appeal, which supports vital ministries of care, education, and formation across the Diocese, and offers a final invitation to participate i...

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the U.S. bishops’ recent consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, shares highlights from the USCCB Spring General Assembly, invites the faithful to participate in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage coming to the Diocese later this month, and offers a heartfelt Father’s Day reflection and prayer in gratitude for fathers and father fi...

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the joy of ordaining a new priest and transitional deacon for the Diocese, shares a message of hope and human dignity with this year’s Catholic high school graduates inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical, invites the faithful to participate in the nation’s consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and highlights the importance of stewardship th...

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on upcoming ordinations, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, dedicated diocesan employees, and the gift of Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist.

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, invites us to reflect on human dignity, relationships, and the role of technology in our lives, while recent celebrations in the Diocese highlighted the witness of young disciples and the timeless mystery of the Holy Trinity.

From preparations for the Lumen Christi Cathedral Gala to reflections on Pentecost and Memorial Day, Bishop da Cunha invites the faithful to come together in prayer, gratitude, and hope. In this week’s blog, he reflects on the enduring importance of St. Mary’s Cathedral as the Mother Church of the Diocese, the work underway to preserve it for future generations, and the call to live as faithful wi...

During a recent trip to the Philippines for the ordination of four priests from the Society of Divine Vocations, Bishop da Cunha encountered a vibrant and joyful faith deeply rooted in community, generosity, and hope. In this week’s blog, he reflects on the warmth of the Filipino people, the inspiring witness of young seminarians, and the universal bond that unites the Church across cultures and n...