The Bishops Blog

Answering the Call: How Laity are Supporting Priests and Parishes

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.

Standing with Immigrants, Special Assembly, and Corpus Christi

“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)

High School Commencements, Traveling, and Father’s Day

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

Strengthening the Church in Latin America, Providing Hope and Pentecost Sunday

70 Years of CELAM: A Call to Solidarity and Renewal!

Maintaining the Mother Church of Our Diocese, Cursillo Convocation, and Ascension Thursday

In this week’s blog, Bishop da Cunha shares information about the Lumen Christi Cathedral Gala, the Cursillo Convocation and Ascension Thursday.

The Peace Papacy, the dignity of all human life, Stonehill Baccalaureate, and remembering the fallen

"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.”

Getting to Know Pope Leo XIV and Recognizing Youth Service to the Church

Keep going. Keep giving. Keep living your faith through action.

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

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

Celebrating the Good Shepherd and an Appeal to Serve Those in the Peripheries

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.

Pope Francis’ Legacy on Caring for the Poor and Creation; Divine Mercy Sunday

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