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The Bishops Blog — 100 episodes

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From the Philippines to Our Diocese, a Church United in Faith and Love

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The Anchor - News from the Fall River Diocese - May10th, 2026

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Walking for Life and Celebrating the Gift of Mothers

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A Time for Peace, Prayer, and Action in Our Diocese

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Confirmed in Faith, Living the Gospel

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Trust, Mercy, and Community in a Time of Challenge

7

No Priest Stands Alone

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A Time to Walk with Christ and Support Our Priests

9

Renewed in Faith and Hope

10

From St. Joseph to Easter, Lenten Themes of Faith, Prayer, and Renewal

11

Finding Hope Through Prayer and the Faithful Witness of Our Community

12

A Call to Peace, Ecological Stewardship, and Spiritual Renewal

13

A Season of Renewal: Faith, Conversion, and New Beginnings

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Beginning Again: Renewal During Lent and Through the Rite of Election

15

Living for Others in Marriage and Lent

16

Building Up the Church Through Lay Leadership, Catholic Schools, and Sharing the Good News (And Go Pats!)

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Answering God’s Call Through Service, Prayer, and Education

18

Rooted in Family, Strengthened by Faith

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Reflecting with Gratitude, Moving Forward with Hope

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Closing the Jubilee Year with Hope and Opening the New Year in Prayer for Peace and Vocations

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The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Isaiah 9:1

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Light in the Darkness: Celebrating Ordination, Sharing Christmas Hope, and Reflecting on Advent

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Advent Hope Shines as Seminarian Kaique Santos Prepares for the Diaconate

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During Advent, Celebrating Service and Preparing Our Hearts for Christ

25

From Gratitude to Hopeful Waiting: Thanksgiving Blessings and the First Week of Advent

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Building the Kingdom of Christ, Reflections from the U.S. Bishops Meeting and the Journey Toward Advent

27

Support for Catholic Education and Strengthening the Church’s Mission

28

A Season of Gratitude, Hope, Vocations, and Service

29

From St. Mary’s to All Saints: Embracing Change, Honoring Legacy, and Living Faith

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Inspiring the Next Generation and Bringing Healing to Our Communities

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Moments of Grace: Praying, Learning, and Growing in Faith

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Faith in Action: Building Community, Seeking Justice, and Praying for Peace

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Celebrating Life, Peace, Healing, and Creation in Our Diocese this October

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Celebrating Faith in Every Season

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Seminarians Reflect on their Journey toward the Priesthood

36

Strengthening Faith Through Leadership, Education, and the Example of St. Teresa of Calcutta

37

Carrying Summer’s Blessings into a Season of Faith and Service

38

The Feast of the Holy Ghost, affordable housing in New Bedford, running for Catholic education and the start of a new school year

39

A Collection for Gaza, St. Francis Mass of Thanksgiving, Fall Events (You’re Invited), and National Attention for the Consecration of Priests to St. John Vianney

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Supporting Impactful Catholic Education and Praying for Vocations

41

Consecrating Priests to St. John Vianney and the September Parish Leader Convocation

42

Reflections of a First-year Priest and A Call for Prayer and Support

43

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

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Prayers Amid Tragedy, St. Mary’s 100th, and the Gift of a Catholic Education

45

The Role of the Diocesan Pastoral Council and Accolades for the New Diocesan Website

46

The Cursillo Convocation, Blessing of the Fleet, Support for the Cathedral and Independence Day

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Answering the Call: How Laity are Supporting Priests and Parishes

48

Standing with Immigrants, Special Assembly, and Corpus Christi

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High School Commencements, Traveling, and Father’s Day

50

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

51

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

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

53

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

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

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

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

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A Message of Joyful Hope This Easter

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Holy Week, the Chrism Mass, Protecting Children and the ‘Meat’ and Greet

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Praying With Mothers, Recognizing Those Committed to Life and the Passing of Msgr. Fitzgerald

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Celebrating, Walking for Life and the Chrism Mass

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Our Connection to Latin America and La Festa di San Giuseppe

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The Rite of Election and the Irish Saint Who Was Once a Slave

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Moved by the Holy Spirit, Celebrating Love and Fidelity and Lent Commences

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Pray, Fast, and Give: Preparing for the 40 Days of Lent and Praying for Pope Francis

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Task Forces of the ‘Fortitude’ Initiative and the Jubilee Year

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Called By Name, the Martyrdom of St. Valentine and Reflections on St. Stanislaus School and the Journey Home

67

Welcoming the Stranger Amid the Politics of Immigration

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United in Faith and Community & World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

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United for Life, Catholic Schools Week and the Early Success of the ‘Stronger’ Initiative

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Some Time Away, Novena for Life and Celebrating Marriage

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2024 Year In Review - 1-08-25

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World Day of Peace, the Jubilee Year Begins and Happy New Year!

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Come, Lord Jesus

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Jubilee 2025 and Prayerful Strength for the Fortitude Initiative

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Stronger Priests and the Season of Giving

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Marian Awards and the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

77

Thanksgiving, the Arrival of Advent & Transforming Lives Through Catholic Schools

78

Fostering a Culture of Protection

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Reflecting with Gratitude, Moving Forward with Purpose

80

Celebrating Vocations Awareness Week and Remembering Good and Faithful Servants

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Called by Name: Answering a Call to Serve

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Renewal, Pastoral Care, and a Sad Passing

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Bishop’s Blog: Peace, Preparedness, and Prevention

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Five Year Milestone!

85

Busy and Blessed October

86

Historic Events

87

Diocesan Eucharistic Encounter

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Celebration, Seminarians and Support

89

Equipping Catechists - Wednesday, 8-28-24

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August Reflections

91

Joy, Charity & Hope

92

Archbishop, Youth Initiative, and Church Renovation

93

The Olympics Opening Ceremony

94

Supporting Diocesan Catholic Education

95

Revisiting the Plan Ahead

96

Making A Difference

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The Bishops Blog - 6-21-24

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Celebrating Hope!

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Celebrating Vocations

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Remembering Bishop Coleman