The Bishops Blog

"At a Mass we held last Friday in St. Mary’s Cathedral  for Pope Leo XIV, I reminded the congregation in my homily that the  very first word Pope Leo spoke from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica  was “peace.”

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The Conclave, an “Appeal” for Those in Need, Praying for Vocations, Mother’s Day and an “Island of Mercy”.

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha shares portions of his homily from the Memorial Mass for Pope Francis and discusses how the Catholic Appeal enables the Diocese to serve those in the peripheries.

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the life and ministry of Pope Francis, his legacy and Divine Mercy Sunday

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha shares his Easter message, Triduum schedule and recognizes priests of the Diocese celebrating significant anniversaries of Priestly Ordination.

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha discusses Holy Week, the Chrism Mass, Protecting Children and the ‘Meat’ and Greet.

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha shares a Mass he celebrated at LSalette with Mothers Who Pray for Their Children, recognizing those committed to life and the passing of Msgr. Fitzgerald.

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha discusses the Mass and Walk for Life and invites the faithful to the Chrism Mass.

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha discusses his role as Chair of the USCCB’s Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America and reflects on the Feast of St. Joseph.

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha summarizes his homily for the Rite of Election and reflects on the life and ministry of St. Patrick.

On Ash Wednesday, Bishop da Cunha shares a brief reflection on Lenten sacrifices and service, details about the Wedding Anniversary Mass and the recent Adult Confirmation.

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha asks for continued prayers for the Holy Father and shares information to prepare for the Lenten journey.

In this week’s Bishop’s Blog, Bishop da Cunha provides an update on the work of the Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church task forces, the Jubilee Year and asks for prayers for Pope Francis.

In this week’s Bishop’s Blog, Bushop da Cunha shares an update on the Called by Name Campaign, the life of St. Valentine and reflections on St. Stanislaus School and the journey home from Brazil.

In this week’s Bishop’s blog, Bishop da Cunha shares his statement in response to recent immigration enforcement and how the Diocese, through Catholic Charities, “welcomes the stranger.”

In this week’s Bishop’s Blog, Bishop da Cunha shares the value of Catholic education and the importance of World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life.

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha discusses Catholic Schools Week, the Walk for Life, Word of God Sunday and provides and update on the ‘Stronger’ Initiative.

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha shares a reflection from Brazil, information about the Novena for Life and the Wedding Anniversary Mass.

As the new year begins, Bishop da Cunha reflects upon the year that passed in the Diocese of Fall River

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha explores the World Day of Peace, the beginning of the Jubilee Year and Solemnities of Mary, Mother of God and the Epiphany of the Lord

This week’s Bishop’s Blog features Bishop da Cunha’s 2024 Christmas Message.

In this week’s Bishop’s Blog, learn about international and local Jubilee 2025 pilgrimages, an update on the Fortitude initiative and how three parish communities came together as one in Christ to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe.

In his blog this week. Bishop da Cunha shares details about his Pastoral Letter, A Time for Fortitude and ways to help priests and those in need during the Advent and Christmas seasons.

This week’s Bishop’s Blog features the Marian Awards and answers the question, Is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception a Holy Day of Obligation?