Growing in Faith Through Service, Stewardship , and Prayer

Growing in Faith Through Service, Stewardship , and Prayer

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 in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage as it travels through the region on June 29–30.

Consecration to the Sacred Heart, Grateful for Fathers, and Preparing for the Pilgrimage

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 figures.

Celebrating Vocations, Graduations, our Nation, and Stewardship

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 through the annual Lumen Christi Award Dinner in support of St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Gathered in Faith, Sent in Mission: Celebrating Vocations, Service, and the Eucharist

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.

Magnifica Humanitas, Young Witnesses, and Timeless Truths

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.