The Bishops Blog

The Bishops Blog

A reading for people who are blind or print disabled of Bishop Edgar DaCunha’s weekly missive to the Diocese of Fall River, which includes Cape Cod, the Islands and the South Coast.

Episodes

October 22, 2025 5 mins

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on Catholic Youth Day’s theme “RENEWED,” urging young disciples to embrace faith, and highlights efforts to support those affected by mental health and addiction.

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In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the Mass for Peace, the upcoming FACE dinner featuring former Celtic Gordon Hayward and World Mission Sunday.

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In this week’s Blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on faith and fellowship over lasagna, the Red Mass and the upcoming Procession and Mass for Peace.

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In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha shares information on Mental Health Awareness and Respect Life Month; Pope Leo’s Call for a Rosary of Peace; and the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi.

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September 24, 2025 6 mins

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on a retreat for the Brazilian community, centennial parish anniversaries for St. Francis and St. Mary’s, and the Red Mass.

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In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha shares a vocations update and welcomes guest blogs by the Diocese’s current seminarians in which they share inspiring insights from their journey toward the priesthood.

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In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the Parish Leader Convocation, the upcoming FACE collection, and the Feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta.

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In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha shares a reflection on the tragic shooting in Minneapolis, the results of the 2025 Catholic Appeal, on the transition from summer to fall, and shares a reminder of the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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A weekly reading of Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha's "Bishop's Blog". In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha discusses the Feast of the Holy Ghost, affordable housing in New Bedford, running for Catholic education and the start of a new school year.

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Topics include a collection for Gaza, the St. Francis Mass of Thanksgiving, important Fall Events (You’re Invited), and the National Attention for the Consecration of Priests to St. John Vianney.

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In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha discusses expanding access to Catholic education, the vocations update card, and a reminder about the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the consecration of priests in the Diocese to St. John Vianney and shares information about the upcoming Parish Leader Convocation.

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In this week’s blog, Father Bryan Bangs shares a reflection on his first year as a priest and Bishop da Cunha shares information on the upcoming consecration of priests to St. John Vianney.

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Uniting After the Gabriel House Tragedy, the Jubilee Journey and a Pastoral Visit to Nantucket

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In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha discusses his prayers amid the tragedy at Gabriel House, St Mary Star of the Sea’s 100th anniversary, the gift of a Catholic education and an invitation to join in prayer for our priests.

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In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha shares information about the role of the Diocesan Pastoral Council and accolades for the new Diocesan website.

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Saints Peter and Paul and What Cursillo Teaches Us About Faith and Mission.

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In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha explores how laity are supporting their priests and parishes throughout the Diocese and offers a reminder of the final week of the Appeal.

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“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me” (Mt 25:35)

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In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha discusses his message for the Class of 2025, upcoming travel and Father’s Day.

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