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Saturday, October 31, 2026Sat, Oct 31Ordinary Time, Week 30 · GreenThe Liturgy of the Hours

The Church in Massachusetts

Catholic reporting from Massachusetts. Read the briefing, follow the sources, and explore the dioceses behind the news.

2 stories · 1 publisher

Thursday, October 29

1 story · single-publisher reports
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    A Message from Archbishop Henning, Bishop McManus, Bishop da Cunha, and Bishop Byrne
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    Briefing and sources: A Message from Archbishop Henning, Bishop McManus, Bishop da Cunha, and Bishop Byrne. Diocese of Fall River

    First report

    Archbishop Henning, Bishop McManus, Bishop da Cunha, and Bishop Byrne issued a joint message expressing support for a statewide petition effort in Massachusetts. The petition seeks to recall a recent law that removed all limits on late-term abortion.

    The bishops stated that the petition represents thousands of voices defending the dignity of human life. They noted their previous opposition to the bill and expressed gratitude to the voters and coalition partners involved in the effort.

    SourcesDiocese of Fall River

Wednesday, October 28

1 story · single-publisher reports
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    Living Our Faith with Love and Purpose
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    Briefing and sources: Living Our Faith with Love and Purpose. Diocese of Fall River

    First report

    Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha of Fall River reported that the recent presbyteral convocation for the diocese's priests was a successful gathering focused on prayer and brotherhood.

    During the meeting, Archbishop Richard Henning of Boston delivered reflections connecting the priesthood to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the study of Scripture.

    At the closing Mass, Bishop da Cunha described the event as one of the best convocations he has experienced. He noted that the gathering showed the results of the Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church initiative and encouraged the priests to continue building on that work.

    SourcesDiocese of Fall River

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