"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.”By Audible Local Ledger

Keep going. Keep giving. Keep living your faith through action.By Audible Local Ledger

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

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.By Audible Local Ledger

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

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.By Audible Local Ledger

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

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.By Audible Local Ledger

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

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.By Audible Local Ledger

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.By Audible Local Ledger

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.By Audible Local Ledger

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.By Audible Local Ledger

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.By Audible Local Ledger

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.By Audible Local Ledger

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.”By Audible Local Ledger

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.By Audible Local Ledger

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.By Audible Local Ledger

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

As the new year begins, Bishop da Cunha reflects upon the year that passed in the Diocese of Fall RiverBy Audible Local Ledger

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 LordBy Audible Local Ledger

This week’s Bishop’s Blog features Bishop da Cunha’s 2024 Christmas Message.By Audible Local Ledger

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.By Audible Local Ledger

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.By Audible Local Ledger

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?By Audible Local Ledger

This week’s Bishop’s Blog features a Thanksgiving message, the FACE Fall Scholarship Dinner and the beginning of Advent.By Audible Local Ledger

This week’s Bishop’s Blog features the Safe Environment Report, reflections from the Bishop’s Fall meeting, food for those in need at Thanksgiving and the correlations between Christ the King, Thanksgiving and Religious Freedom.By Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog for November 14 features the State of the Diocese report, Professional Development Day for Catholic school employees, the Fall Bishops’ meeting, and the upcoming FACE dinner.By Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog for November 6 features Vocations Awareness Week, the 125th anniversary of St. Stanislaus parish, thoughts on election day and the installation of a new Archbishop in Boston.By Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog for October 30, features the Called by Name initiative, Election Day 2024, mental health ministry, and All Saints and All Souls Day.By Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog for October 24, features the biennial Convocation of Priests in the Diocese, the passing of Msgr. John Perry, and the celebration of Pastoral Care WeekBy Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog features Annual Procession and Mass for Peace, a Catholic Charities update, and upcoming Sunday events.By Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog includes many memories as it reaches a five-year milestone this October.By Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog for September 26 includes many wonderful opportunities to come together in prayer across the Diocese.By Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog recounts the enthronement of the image of Our Lady of Aparecida in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.By Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog features a recap of the September 7th Diocesan Eucharistic Encounter.By Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog features the upcoming Eucharistic Encounter, welcoming our new Seminarians, and supporting FACEBy Audible Local Ledger

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Bishop da Cunha’s blog for August 21 features the annual Region I Bishop’s retreat, update from a newly ordained priest, and the FACE Summer Gala.By Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog for August 15, features the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a recap of the Catholic Appeal, and the 2025 Jubilee of HopeBy Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog includes the appointment of the Archbishop of Boston, new USCCB framework, and a pastoral visit to Nantucket.By Audible Local Ledger

In this week’s Building Faith blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the Eucharist and the Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris.By Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog features various ways to support our Diocesan Catholic Schools.By Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog looks back at the 2021-24 USCCB 3-year Strategic Plan, the September 7th Diocesan Eucharistic Encounter, and the FACE Summer Gala.By Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog for June 27th reflects on the Lumen Christi gala from last week to benefit St. Mary's.By Audible Local Ledger

USCCB June Assembly Bishop da Cunha's Building Faith blog for June 20th includes a recap of his time at the USCCB's June Plenary Assembly in Louisville.By Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog for June 12 features graduations across the Diocese and the upcoming Lumen Christi Gala.By Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog for June 6th is dedicated to the ordination of Father Bryan Bangs.By Audible Local Ledger

Bishop da Cunha’s Building Faith blog for May 29th is dedicated to remembering Bishop George W. Coleman, Bishop Emeritus of our Diocese.By bishopsblog