Paul A. Caron, Pastor of St. Pius Tenth Parish in South Yarmouth, Very Rev. Facilitator Guide We are an independent, charitable foundation providing long-term, sustainable support for the parishes, schools and life-changing ministries across the Diocese of Fall River. Please contact the Catholic Foundation office at 508-675-1311 with any questions. He has assisted at a soup kitchen, has been a youth group leader, and did volunteer work in a nursing home. When I first got this call, it wasnt what I planned. Vocations Director, Fr. Give it a try! He helped me remain focused and I often found myself asking, how does he know exactly what I need to hear, when I needed to hear it? Behind every seminarian is a large support group; our vocation is the fruit of many people. Matthew F. Laird, William O'Donnell III, Gregory Quenneville, and Laurent M. Valliere, now as deacons, will be able to assist the priest at Mass and be an ordinary minister of . I think that naturally oriented me to the importance of God, the way He works in peoples lives in a particular way., Peter Scheffer, Pope St. John XXIII Seminary, Weston, MA (St. Pius X Parish, South Yarmouth), The program for priestly formation is more than just academic education. We invite you to prayerfully consider getting involved in the important work of supporting our priests in the Diocese of Fall River! Amen. Notas de la Grabadora In particular, the following topics emerged: It is suggested that the Vatican more effectively communicate the next steps for andoutcomes from the Synod, both from this phase as well as through the subsequent phases. Fall River, MA 02720 He has thought about the possibility of the vocation to the priesthood for many years and through spiritual direction he came to a greater clarity about the possible calling from the Lord. The first reading at the Mass, from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah, symbolized the profound importance of a vocation to the priesthood: Before I formed you in the womb I knewyou, before you were born I dedicated you; a prophet to the nations I appoint you., Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., who was celebrant at the ordination Mass, spoke directly to Booth and Scheffer throughout his sermon about the gifts of lifelong prayer and service. I have gone into the hospital, the Boys and Girls Club, and the Boston University Catholic Center. Gua de Facilitadores Phone: 508-675-1311 He attended St. John Paul II High School in Hyannis, and was involved in many activities there. Rev. Notas do Gravador 132m St Vincent Home . I have also brought Holy Communion to the homebound. In a recent testimonial about his work in the Office of Vocations, Fr. Thomas E. Costa, Jr.) of St. Anthony, St. Jude the Apostle and St. Mary Parishes in Taunton, to Pastor of St. Anthony, St. Jude the Apostle and St. Mary Parishes in Taunton. The four men, Matthew F. Laird, William J. O'Donnell III, Gregory K. Quenneville and Laurent M. Valliere, will be entering their fourth year of seminary studies at St. John's Seminary in Brighton this fall and are scheduled to be ordained to the priesthood for the diocese sometime in 2022. Its long-term goal is to reorient the local Church toward an inherent synodal attitude in decision-making processes through communion, participation, and mission. Thanks for the prayers. Each year, over $500,000 is needed to assist our seminarians with tuition, room and board, health care and other . What hobbies do you enjoy outside your studies and your work at parishes and in the community? He attended Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, where he regularly attended daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Confession. Your gift helps offset those costs. Her Catholic faith was deeply important to her. Bridgewater State University. This summer I was lucky enough to be assigned to Santo Christo Church in Fall River where I was warmly welcomed into their beautiful community. St. Mary's Seminary Pontifical North American College St. Joseph Seminary College St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary Deacon Lewis King Mount St. Mary's Seminary Year of Study: Theology IV Anticipated Ordination: 2023 Home Parish: St. Joseph, Macon Francisco Gamboa St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary Copyright 2023 CFSEMA. His father is Sergio Santana Santos and his mother is Laura Teles Menezes Santos. Resources including models for consultations at the regional and parish level will be provided. Prayerfully discern what was heard and the ideas shared to determine what should or can be addressed locally in the short term while prudently awaiting the final results andexhortations stemming from the 2023 Synod in Rome. On May 22, Laird and ODonnell were ordained to the transitional diaconate at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in Fall River. I am part of a jazz group called Vatican III, we all met in the seminary. Bryan Bangs was born in 1997 and is the son of Robert and Joanne Bangs. Holy Hours for Vocations: He has an older sister and younger sister. You engage in the development of a healthy prayer life. As deacons, they will be able to assist the priest at Mass and be an ordinary minister of the Eucharist, proclaim the Gospel and preach, baptize, and minister at other services. Rev. This year you can watch a series of Ministry Moments videos featuring individuals reflecting on good works supported by the Catholic Appeal. Laird: Formation at seminary engages the whole person: human, intellectual, spiritual, and pastoral. Deacon Bill ODonnell, 41, hails from Harwich, where he, his mom, Patty, dad, William, and a younger brother and sister, were parishioners at Holy Trinity Parish in West Harwich. Rev. His family is very close and the Mass and rosary were an important part of their lives. E-mail: jkearns@dioc-fr.org, Statistical Overview (as of December 31, 2021), A-Z List of Diocesan Offices & Ministries, Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts/Catholic Appeal, Faith Formation/Secretariat for the New Evangelization, Diocesan Health Facilities (Nursing Homes & Elder Care), Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts, FACE Foundation to Advance Catholic Education, Annual Catholic Appeal Supports Vocations Office, Seminarians, www.catholicfoundationsema.org/ministry-moments. This Synod is to be a process of journeying together by listening, dialoguing, praying, discerning and making decisions together for the purpose of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Fall River, MA 02720 Who was it that received your soul, on its entrance into life? With 82 parishes, the Catholic Diocese of Fall River covers 1,194 square miles in Southeastern Massachusetts, including Bristol County, Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard, Nantucket and the towns of Mattapoisett, Marion and Wareham in Plymouth County. Specifically, Pope Francis is asking each local diocese to gather clergy, religious and laity together- to listen to each other in a discussion on the state of the Church. Seminarian for the Diocese of Fall River Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States. Phone: 508-675-1311 It is a journey that follows in the wake of the Churchs renewal as proposed by the Second Vatican Council. Shayne Victor Dias is 21 years old and lives in Westport. His faith life was also strengthened when he and his family visited the Vatican and various holy sites in Rome. An estimated nearly 5 , 000 individuals participated in our diocesan phase of the Synod. Saint Francis de Sales Seminary | Our Seminarians Our Seminarians The Men of the Salesianum See rollcall videos of our seminarians by diocese. Carmel Rectory, and Minister to the Hispanic Community of New Bedford, while remaining Vicar General of the Diocese and Executive Editor of The Anchor. John played baseball for Bridgewater State University which also taught him teamwork, perseverance, and leadership. All Rights Reserved. Jay T. Maddock, V.F., Pastor of Holy Name Parish in Fall River, Rev. #FallRiverDiocese Bishop's Blog: A Fatima Honor and Prayers for Our Seminarians - Fall River Please contact the Catholic Foundation office at 508-675-1311 with any questions. Fall Discernment Retreat; Close; Vocations FAQ; Close; Paths to Chaplaincy. But looking back over my life, I can see the Lord leading me each step of the way and preparing my heart so when I did finally surrender my will and asked Him what my vocation was, I had a lot of peace and clarity and a sense of freedom accepting the wonderful journey to the priesthood., The future of the Church is the youth. I have been able to participate in various pastoral opportunities which have strengthened my love for the ministerial works of the Church and for the people of God. He holds the Eucharist, Adoration, Confession and a devotion to Our Lady near and dear to his heart. In this synodal process, Pope Francis is bringing to fruition what he has preached throughout his papacy: the lay faithful have an important role to play in the mission and life of the ChurchThis is an invitation to everyone parishes small and large, all groups, ministries, apostolates, movements, and individuals to be heard. John M. Schrader, from Parochial Vicar of Transfiguration of the Lord Parish in North Attleboro, to Administrator of St. John Neumann Parish in East Freetown, while remaining Associate Director of Vocations and Seminarians. Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. Contributions to the Catholic Appeal may be made as a one-time donation or through monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual pledges. By "serving those who serve," the Office of Clergy Support promotes the health, happiness, and holiness of those men who have given their lives in service to the Church and God's people. David Costa Endowed Scholarship Fund, 450 Highland Avenue, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720. Any final words of advice for someone who is considering a vocation to the priesthood? The Diocese of Fall River is blessed with devoted seminarians. Fr. Vicar General; Advancement; Chancellor; Child and Youth Protection; Father Capodanno Cause; Finance and . Gifts to the annual Catholic Appeal directly support these men, through the Diocese of Fall River Office of Vocations. During his formation, Connors has served at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Westport, and this summer at the Cathedral of St. Mary the Assumption in Fall River. Rev. Gua del Participante, Process for Facilitating Synodal Consultations (Leadership Roundtable), Preparatory Document (Vatican Synod of Bishops), Vademecum for the Synod on Synodality (Vatican Synod of Bishops). Along with Gregory Quenneville and Laurent Valliere, they have begun the final leg of their journey toward ordination to the priesthood next year. He is a parishioner of Holy Family Parish in East Taunton. In seventh grade he began to go through a conversion and grew tremendously in his faith. Four of the diocesan seminarians are entering third Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary in South Orange, N.J. Carmel Parish in New Bedford while remaining Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. James Parish in New Bedford, with residence at Our Lady of Guadalupe Rectory. Established on March 12, 1904 by Pope Pius X, the Diocese of Fall River covers 1,194 square miles in Southeastern Massachusetts, comprising Bristol County; Barnstable County - recognizable on any map as Cape Cod; Dukes County or Martha's Vineyard; Nantucket County; and the towns of Mattapoisett, Marion and Wareham in Plymouth County. Originally from Sandwich, Deacon Laird is the son of David and Kathleen Laird. A helpful short definition of the Synod of Bishops is a gathering of bishops that: Voting in the Synod of Bishops is limited to bishops present at the synod gathering. Diocese Fall River Office of Youth. As he grew closer to the Lord so did the sense of being called by the Lord to be a priest. This past summer, I had the privilege of being assigned at Holy Name Parish with Father Jay Maddock and Father Daniel Nunes, where I had a positive experience of serving the lovely parish community. fosters closer unity between the bishops and Pope. Herman C. Agudelo, Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Mt. He started to have the desire to be a missionary and it was then that he first felt the desire to be a priest and to give all his life to Jesus and his Holy Church. After high school, he traveled to Portugal to work on his Portuguese. ODonnell: I enjoy cycling, and also boating with my family and fishing. 137m Holy Trinity Church . The Mass is a timeless reality, where the passion of Christ is represented and infinite grace is brought into the world. Since coming to the diocese, Santos has served at St. Marys Cathedral in Fall River, and most recently at the Taunton Catholic North collaborative, made up of St. Jude, St. Anthony and St. Marys parishes in Taunton. Deacon Quenneville said that working as a counselor with people helped him realize the great joy of helping and supporting all kinds of men, women and children, leading him to enter seminary. Laird: I first heard the call in high school, but it was really when I attended college and met others who were having similar experiences, a vocation to the priesthood became a real option for me. Deacon Laird went to Holy Cross College in Worcester, earning a degree in biology. To be ordained are Matthew F. Laird, William O'Donnell III, Gregory Quenneville, and Laurent M. [] I took courses at the Theological Institute in Boston and I prayed about it. By reaching out to these men, you can build a strong future. He is a 2011 graduate of St. John Paul II High School in Hyannis and a 2015 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, from which he earned a bachelors degree in biology. Patrick Fiorillo of the Archdiocese of Boston on drums. The Catholic Population of the diocese is roughly 325,000 people, or roughly about 40% of the general population. People I dont even know. There is still time to make a gift or pledge in support of the many agencies and apostolates that carry out the work of the Church throughout the Diocese of Fall River, assisting tens of thousands each year. Click the button below to see the daily priest intention. Of the 72 parishes in the diocese, 69 parishes ( 96 %) designated ambassadors for this synodal process, and 54 parishes ( 75 %) submitted final reports to the diocese. When you see a priest, think of our Lord Jesus Christ. Synod is a greek word (synodos) meaning a meeting or assembly. Before he entered the seminary Thiago was a catechist for two years and also served as an altar server. Phone: 508-675-1311 The Catholic Foundation team sat down with Laird and ODonnell to learn more about the experiences and perspectives that led to their discernment, their work at seminary, and their plans for the future as they prepare to become priests. What lessons have you learned in the seminary that have most resonated with you? Local synod consultations and surveys took place between January and April 2022, a diocesan gathering on April 23, 2022, and final local reports submitted to Rev. Your email address will not be published. He attended Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River and also studied at Rhode Island College in Kingstown, R.I. The Catholic Foundation team recently sat down with three seminarians to hear their stories: John Garabedian, Gregory Quenneville, and Peter Scheffer (since his interview, Scheffer has been ordained to the transitional diaconate). After that daCosta attended four years at Our Lady of Providence Seminary in Providence, R.I., and also studied at Providence College there. Meet Nick Bennett, Eric Stelzer, Bob Hoffman and Matt King, the four newest priests to serve the Diocese of St. Augustine. He has also been involved with diocesan retreat programs on the Cape. He is very active Santo Christo Parish in Fall River, and over the years he served at St. Annes Church and Good Shepherd Church. Richard D. Wilson, J.C.L., from Pastor of Holy Family Parish in East Taunton, to Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. James Parishes in New Bedford, with residence at Our Lady of Mt. Gerard A. Hebert, from Pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. James Parish in New Bedford, to Pastor of St. Bernard Parish in Assonet. Continuing with his growth in the faith he became very involved in the parish by teaching the faith to children and helping at the parish on a regular basis. A life of faith. Each of the 11 are studying and gaining parish experience to eventually become priests for the diocese. It is not just academic. I feel like those experiences having to juggle academics, work, practice, and a vigorous schedule has prepared me to reach out to others, like you would reach out to a teammate who maybe is struggling. studies questions concerning the Church in the world (c.f. Guia do Facilitador He and Deacon Laird are musicians and part of the band, Vatican III. They are: Brian Connors, John Garabedian, Chris Hughes and Thiago Menezes Santos. Rather, synodality is the path and process of the Church as communion. Rev. Create or continue efforts for individuals to be heard and share feedback. Video and Letter from Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha Prayer has been very important to him and he has a love for the Church (especially a love for the Eucharist, Adoration, Confession, and Our Lady). Please contact the Catholic Foundation office at 508-675-1311 with any questions. "St. Bernard tells us that everything has come to us through Mary; and we may also say that everything has come to us through the priest; yes, all happiness, all graces, all heavenly gifts. The takeaways are based solely on input from our faithful and are not intended to represent an officialdiocesan position on any specific topic. Gifts to the annual Catholic Appeal directly. FAQs and Glossary, Dispensation Granted for St. Patricks Day, Application Period Open for FACE Scholarships, Parishes Asked to Hold Special Collection for Earthquake Victims, Raynham Priest Placed on Administrative Leave, Ash Wednesday is Feb. 22, Marks Beginning of Lent, Audited Financial Statements for FY Ended 6-30-22. He attended St. Francis Xavier Preparatory School in Hyannis and went on to St. John Paul II High School, also in Hyannis. I did some things like serving at daily Mass, giving weekly reflections, making Communion calls, and helping out at the local food pantry. Michael R. Nagle, Pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in Vineyard Haven, Rev. The team usually meets throughout the year to discuss creative ways of supporting our seminarians as well as cultivating nurturing priestly vocations in the young men of their parish. Father Roger J. Landry, a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts, serves as Catholic Chaplain to Columbia University in New York City and to the Thomas Merton Institute for Catholic Life. Always active in his parish, daCosta had a strong yearning to increase his faith life at an early age. He became very active in his parish and the thought that the Lord may be calling him to the priesthood grew throughout high school. The breakdown of local synod consultations, as reported to the diocese, is as follows: There were various joys, challenges, and needs shared by parishes and Catholic communities. 28th annual FACE Fall Dinner is November 2 at Whites of Oistins-Silversands: Inculturation and effective ministry, Holy Cross Family Ministries president expresses thanks to area faithful. The Diocese of Fall River is blessed to have 14 seminarians presently studying for the priesthood. Diocese of Arlington Navy. Each year, young men from around our diocese gather for a week long retreat at the Betania II Retreat Center in Medway, where priests and seminarians of our diocese will be there providing conferences, spiritual guidance and fraternity. The calling can be a subtle message like the story of Elijah in the Book of Kings, in the cave in silence. Meet Our Seminarians; Meet Our New Priests; Close; Co-Sponsored Seminarian Program; Vocations Director; Seminarian Application; . Again the priest. There are approximately 100 Diocesan Priests serving in 82 parishes throughout the Diocese. Synod information regarding was shared through: the diocesan website and social media accounts, Existing Ministries, Small Groups, and Communal Gatherings, such as retreats, missions, parish festivals, and dinners, Engagement with young people should be the highest priority, There is importance in prioritizing a relationship with God and first focusing on Jesus Significantly better communication is essential, Connection with and visibility within our larger communities are desired, There is a need and desire for more in- person connections, especially after COVID- 19 Developing a more welcoming atmosphere in our churches, Our laity wants to be more involved; most just waiting to be asked Our Pastors should be prioritized as spiritual leaders, There is a desire to grow formation efforts and rethink previous models and methods Our Church continues to struggle with transparency, Clergy sex abuse has not been sufficiently addressed Multilingual communities desire more support, The synodal process was received with mixed emotions, Despite initial skepticism, reports noted participants appreciation for the opportunity to come together and be heard.
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