Thiago Menezes Santos was born in Aracaju, Brazil, where his family, father, Sergio, mom, Laura, and sister still live. Sudhir C. Nayak) of Our Lady of Fatima, St. Joseph-St. Therese, and St. Mary Parishes in New Bedford. He is the son of Victor and Dina Dias and has an older sister. . Home | Fall River Vocations Office Very Rev. Rev. in 1999. . I worked with combat veterans doing group and individual counseling for men and women returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan, and also with Vietnam veterans. Diocese of Rochester: June 13 Reverend Joseph Martuscello: Ordained by Bishop Salvatore R. Matano on June 13, 2020 as the newest priest of the Diocese of Rochester. He has an older sister and younger sister. Synod is a greek word (synodos) meaning a meeting or assembly. Behind every seminarian is a large support group; our vocation is the fruit of many people. To be ordained are Matthew F. Laird, William ODonnell III, Gregory Quenneville, and Laurent M. Valliere. When I first got this call, it wasnt what I planned. provides counsel to the Pope on matters of faith and morals, and discipline of the Church. 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). Deacon Laird spent this past summer interning at St. John the Baptist and Our Lady of Grace parishes in Westport. Please contact the Catholic Foundation office at 508-675-1311 with any questions. Currently, 14 seminarians from the Diocese of Fall River are at different stages of formation as they prepare for the priesthood. God is the only treasure people desire from us as priests, and we cant give Him unless we have Him with us always.. For more information contact the Vocations office at (904) 262-3200, ext. That will hopefully prepare them and equip them for a life of service. Rev. Copyright 2023 CFSEMA. John Oliveira, P.A.) It has been a longer journey for me, but now that I am an ordained deacon, I have the peace that I had been seeking for all of those years.. We need our priests: to baptize, to anoint, to hear confessions, and to keep parishes vibrant. 149m Russian Space Station. Vocations - Saint John's Seminary On May 22, Laird and ODonnell were ordained to the transitional diaconate at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in Fall River. David C. Deston, from Chaplain of Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River with residence at Espirito Santo Rectory in Fall River, to Administrator of St. Nicholas of Myra Parish in North Dighton and Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Taunton, with residence at Annunciation of the Lord Rectory. John A. Raposo, from Pastor in solidum (with Rev. This summer Lucas served at Santo Christo Parish in Fall River. 150m Charlton Memorial Hospital At Southcoast Health. Ever feel God is calling you to serve? Thank you! Over the years different people would encourage him to think about a calling to the priesthood. February 1, 2023 . In the Fall River Diocese, this local-level participatory process will take place between December 2021 and late winter 2022. In May 2017, Bryan did briefly enter a religious order, Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Powell Wyoming, but it was discerned he was not being called to religious life in that order. There are approximately 100 Diocesan Priests serving in 82 parishes throughout the Diocese. The Ordination on Saturday will be livestreamed on the Fall River Diocesan Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fallriverdiocese. After high school, he traveled to Portugal to work on his Portuguese. Share. Before he entered the seminary Thiago was a catechist for two years and also served as an altar server. What lessons have you learned in the seminary that have most resonated with you? Thiago comes a from a very religious family. Theres spiritual formation. Brian has a love for the Church and desire to serve others. Daniel M. Nunes, from Parochial Vicar of Holy Name Parish in Fall River, to Parochial Vicar of St. Nicholas of Myra Parish in North Dighton and Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Taunton, with residence at Annunciation of the Lord Rectory. Michael A. Ciryak, from Parochial Administrator of Immaculate Conception Parish in North Easton, to Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Mt. I have also brought Holy Communion to the homebound. Diocesan Office of Vocations - Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Freddie Babiczuk, V.F.) ODonnell: I look forward to administering the sacraments, and I look forward to the people. 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). A Diocesan Synodal Phase has been added for widespread consultation at the local level. She was definitely someone who had a deep impact on my life as a child. And theres also human formation. David Frederici, Vicar General, as our Synod contact person, along with an ad hoc planning committee. Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts (CFSEM) He lives in Westport with his father Victor, mother, Dina and a sister. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has accepted the request to retire of: Rev. He also finds strength in helping those marginalized having a better life. He has an older sister. Laird: I went to Catholic school growing up; at St. Francis Xavier Prep in Hyannis, and John Paul II High School, the priests I met were my biggest role models. If youve been away for a while, if youre new to the area or just visiting, one of our 70 parishes is waiting to welcome you! Support for seminarian education is critical to ensure that we have priests to support our Diocese and all ministries into the future. 132m St Vincent Home . Michael R. Nagle, Pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in Vineyard Haven, Rev. He has attended a number of faith-filled retreats and routinely helped out at his parish. Bridgewater State University. of Our Lady of Fatima, St. Joseph-St. Therese, and St. Mary Parishes in New Bedford, to Pastor in solidum (with Rev. After that daCosta attended four years at Our Lady of Providence Seminary in Providence, R.I., and also studied at Providence College there. Leverage parish ambassadors as leaders in the community to help facilitate regular checkpoints, ensuring feedback and ideas are shared with the pastor. Its more than the study of theology. He has one younger brother and one younger sister. ODonnell: Prayer. Fall River Vocations Office | Fall River MA - Facebook Carmel Rectory, and Minister to the Hispanic Community of New Bedford, while remaining Vicar General of the Diocese and Executive Editor of The Anchor. 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. Deacon Gregory Quenneville, 36, grew up in South Attleboro, a parishioner of St. Theresas Parish there. In his home parish, Hughes has been an altar server, lector, special minister of Holy Communion, sacristan, taught in the Faith Formation program, was on the parish council and was involved in youth ministry. After his first communion in 2006, he joined The Missionary Childhood, a group that helped him to learn how to evangelize other children and by doing this it all the more awaken within him to possibility of a divine calling. Resources including models for consultations at the regional and parish level will be provided. Bishop Edgar da Cunha, SDV appointed Rev. Tell us a little about when you first heard the calling to the priesthood. In seventh grade he began to go through a conversion and grew tremendously in his faith. 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. He attends the Mass daily, he makes time during the week to be with the Lord in the chapel, prays Lectio Divina, and every day prays the Rosary. Reverend David Frederici, Vicar for Pastoral Services,vps@dioc-fr.org, David Carvalho, Secretary for the New Evangelization, dcarvalho@dioc-fr.org, Laura Carrillo, Director of Strategic and Pastoral Planning,lcarrillo@dioc-fr.org, 450 Highland Avenue The priest. Originally from West Warwick, R.I., he is a 1999 graduate of Tollgate High School in Warwick. Now members of the transitional diaconate, Deacon Laird and Deacon ODonnell joined the community of Holy Family in East Taunton while continuing their studies as part of the St. Johns Seminary Ordination Class of 2022. If youre not praying, youre just going through the motions: taking classes, nothing else. Biography - Catholic Preaching The Ordination on Saturday will be livestreamed on the Fall River Diocesan Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fallriverdiocese. Donations may be mailed directly to the Catholic Foundation office, 450 Highland Ave., Fall River, MA 02720, made online at www.givefrdiocese.org/2021, or dropped off at any parish in the Diocese. His family lives Aracaju. 204 followers 205 connections. He is very active Santo Christo Parish in Fall River, and over the years he served at St. Annes Church and Good Shepherd Church. The priesthood is the love of the Heart of Jesus. 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. I think continuing to develop youth programs will give kids the opportunity to grow, come together as one, and have genuine community, genuine friendships. Seminarian Fund - Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts His family, mom, Elizabeth, dad, Donald and two sisters, have been very supportive of his decision to enter seminary. Growing up he was very involved in the church life (altar server; lector; extraordinary minster; sacristan; taught in faith formation; on the parish council; and was involved in youth ministry). 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, Overview of Demographics from the Diocesan Phase of the Synod, RESOURCES TO FOLLOW UP THE SYNOD PARISH PHASE, The entire Catholic Church is called to participate in this Synod of Bishops! In 2018 he started his theological studies in that same seminary, and everything was very well. View the Presentation Flyer here. Bishop ordains new priest for diocese of Fall River | Anchor News Meet Our Seminarians - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah Transitional Diaconate Ordination. The ordination, during the context of a Mass, was celebrated at St. Mary's Cathedral in Fall River on June 5, attended by . (In a similar way) a priest reaches out to the lost sheep in his community., Gregory Quenneville, St. Johns Seminary, Brighton, MA (St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish, South Attleboro), The aspect of the priesthood Im most looking forward to is the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Schrader. Activities include prayer (Holy Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Liturgy of the Hours, Rosary, etc. Our federal tax ID number is 04-2104873. John M. Murray, from Pastor of St. Ann Parish in Raynham, to Pastor of St. Mary-Our Lady of the Isle Parish in Nantucket. 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. Bryan Bangs was born in 1997 and is the son of Robert and Joanne Bangs. Bishop ordains four men as transitional deacons | Anchor News My time has been spent preaching at Mass, preparing parents to have their children baptized, and baptizing children. I took courses at the Theological Institute in Boston and I prayed about it. 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 His dad is from Angola and his mom is a native of Sao Miguel in the Azores. Bishop's Blog: New Beginnings - Fall River Diocese DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER Office of Clergy Support 450 Highland Avenue Fall River, MA 02720-3701 Email: mrobinson@dioc-fr.org Tel: 508-675-1311 MENU About Get Involved For Our Clergy Prayers for Priests Contact Us QUICK LINKS Diocesan Website Vocations Office Safe Environment 2021 by The Diocese of Fall River Office of Clergy Support bottom of page 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. They are: Brian Connors, John Garabedian, Chris Hughes and Thiago Menezes Santos. There are approximately 100 Diocesan Priests serving in 82 parishes throughout the Diocese. ### On June 11, 2021 / 2021 News & Press News Archive It has been an excellent opportunity to learn about my faith and grow through interesting classes, enjoyable pastoral experiences, Spiritual direction, and holy friendships. 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? June 11, 2021. Meet our Seminarians Seminaries Mt. John played baseball for Bridgewater State University which also taught him teamwork, perseverance, and leadership. There is a registration fee of $20 to attend the presentation. Contributions to the Catholic Appeal may be made as a one-time donation or through monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual pledges. With the opening of this Synod in October 2021, Pope Francis has called the entire People of God to journey together. Laird: Music is a hobby of mine. Sudhir C. Nayak, from Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Osterville and Our Lady of Victory Parish in Centerville, to (Moderator) Pastor in solidum (with Rev. In addition to our studies, we have assignments that bring us into the community and cover all aspects of our lives as Catholics. Phone: 508-675-1311 Bryan is a very active member of Corpus Christi Church in East Sandwich, MA and has been greatly supported by others. For more information about admissions to the Priestly Formation Program, click below AdmissionsPriestly Formation I could always share my ideas with him. Eleven diocesan seminarians gear up for another year of classes, Area Holy Union Sisters gather for first time in two years Sisters meet to celebrate Mass and recognize jubilations, Hispanic youth, parents invigorated by the Heroic Examples of Young Saints of our Time, Diocese to offer Eucharistic Nights and Relic tour, Saint Vincents Services announces the addition of Katie Dawkins as the Director of Donor Relations & Fundraising, Diocese to host events as part of National Eucharistic Revival. Amen. My goal as a future priest would be to work with them, to listen to them. Theres really four pillars. 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. It was there where he met Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., who encouraged Santos to think about serving as a priest in the U.S., particularly in the Diocese of Fall River. In the words of Saint John Vianney, "we may also say that everything has come to us through the priest; yes, all happiness, all graces, all heavenly gifts." The vocation to holiness means putting into practice, in ones own daily life, the example and teaching of Jesus Christ. Very Rev. We invite you to prayerfully consider getting involved in the important work of supporting our priests in the Diocese of Fall River! Create or continue efforts for individuals to be heard and share feedback. Again the priest. The worthy priest is the living image of Christ in this world, of Christ watching, praying, preaching, catechizing, working, weeping, going from town to town, from village to village, suffering, agonizing, sacrificing Himself and dying for the souls created to His image and likeness. Some of our seminarians share thoughts on their summer assignment experiences as well. He attended St. Francis Xavier Preparatory School in Hyannis and went on to St. John Paul II High School, also in Hyannis. 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. Garabedian told The Anchor, My time at seminary thus far has been very fruitful. Click the button below to see the daily priest intention. It was during that year that he spoke with Bishop daCunha by which he sensed by the invitation from Bishop daCunha to possibly serving as a priest in the United States, in particular in the Diocese of Fall River. Donations may be mailed directly to the Catholic Foundation office, 450 Highland Ave., Fall River, MA 02720, made online at www.givefrdiocese.org, or dropped off at any parish in the Diocese. The calling can be a subtle message like the story of Elijah in the Book of Kings, in the cave in silence. What aspect of priesthood are you looking forward to the most? The takeaways are based solely on input from our faithful and are not intended to represent an officialdiocesan position on any specific topic. This provides a great opportunity to provide catechesis on this Sacrament as well as discussing with parents what it truly means to raise a child in the faith.. I always ask myself, how did I miss that? Its fascinating what Christ passed on to us to be able to do in His Church., I believe that the best seminary I ever attended was my home, growing up. After graduating from Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River, Shayne studied at Rhode Island College and last year entered Our Lady of Providence Seminary and transferred to Providence College. To be ordained are Matthew F. Laird, William O'Donnell III, Gregory Quenneville, and Laurent M. [] Hugh J. McCullough, Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in . People I dont even know. He received his masters in social work from UMass. His summer assignments have included at St. Anthony Parish in Falmouth, Our Lady of Grace Parish in Westport, and this summer at Holy Name Parish in Fall River. Fall River, MA 02720 Fall River, Ma. 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. His sense of the vocation grew in particular through Eucharistic adoration and personal prayer. 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. Select the "Sign in " tab in the top right corner. Deacon Quenneville attended Attleboro High School and went on to Massasoit Community College in Brockton, earning a degree in psychology. But when youre drawn into Jesus, you realize theres more. It is the communion of all the baptized who are listening to each other, dialoguing with each other and praying together to hear the voice of Holy Spirit as we all seek holiness and proclaim the Gospel. Entering Second Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary in South Orange, N.J., Bryan Bangs is a very active member of Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich, along with his mother, Joanne, dad, Robert, a sister and two brothers. He also has helped at a soup kitchen, been a leader in a youth group, and volunteered at a nursing home. John A. Raposo) of Our Lady of Fatima, St. Joseph-St. Therese, and St. Mary Parishes in New Bedford, with residence at St. Mary Rectory. He attended Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River and also studied at Rhode Island College in Kingstown, R.I. What follows is a synthesis of the topics and themes shared in local reports. Four of the diocesan seminarians are entering third Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary in South Orange, N.J. 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, Eucharistic Nights & Relic Tour East Falmouth. Gregory A. Mathias, V.F., from Pastor of St. John Neumann Parish in East Freetown, to Pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Osterville and Our Lady of Victory Parish in Centerville, with residence at Our Lady of Victory Rectory, while remaining Director of Continuing Education and Formation of Clergy. Diocese Fall River Office of Youth. He was also a baseball player at Bridgewater. Watch the following videos to get to know our future priests. A life of faith. All priests of the Diocese of Fall River are invited to click below to access the priest portal. Your email address will not be published. With Gods grace, and the promptings of the Holy Spirit, I finally decided to practice what I taught. Their ordination to the transitional diaconate will begin the final leg of their journey toward the priesthood. The one person that really stands out was my grandmother. Home - Fall River Diocese Find Your Parish If you've been away for a while, if you're new to the area or just visiting, one of our 70 parishes is waiting to welcome you! 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. Brian Patrick Connors, son Michael and Janice Connors, is a a parishioner of Holy Family Church in East Taunton. Msgr. Deacon ODonnell grew up in Harwich. Also my pastor growing up, Monsignor Hoye, served as my spiritual director. And there was also a kind of peaceful serenity that was so central to who she was. Dias spent this past summer working and took a college course. Guia do Facilitador We need people to affirm our calling. Schrader talking about the Office of Vocations, can be found on the Catholic Foundations website: www.catholicfoundationsema.org/ministry-moments. During my four years of minor seminary in Providence, I have been blessed to be around great holy priests who have exemplified the virtues which all priests should live by and who have served as great role models, he told The Anchor. Lucas Daniel daCosta, son of Daniel and Fatima daCosta, grew up in New Bedford, MA and is a parishioner of St. Francis Xavier Church in Acushnet. The most important thing, when you sense you are being called, is prayer. I will continue this assignment throughout the coming academic year. For more information, please contact Irina Robinson, Fall River Diocesan Family and Pro-Life Director, at 508-669-7966 or by email, idelucca@dioc-fr.org. It is this aspect that is most important in preparing to serve the Church as a priest and is what I have been most grateful for as a seminarian. Jack M. Schrader, Assistant Director of Vocations. Personal . Rev. studies questions concerning the Church in the world (c.f. Four in Fall River Diocese to be ordained transitional deacons on way 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. "It is my prayer that we will all open our hearts to the Lenten journey ahead". He has been very active in his parish of Santo Christo in Fall River. Just as all are redeemed, so all are called. Some of his parish assignments have been serving at St. Anns Parish in Raynham, St. Anthony Parish in Falmouth, Our Lady of Grace in Westport, and Holy Name in Fall River. Please contact the Catholic Foundation office at 508-675-1311 with any questions. The sense of being called to the priesthood has gown within Brian and became clearer and stronger over the years. He was also involved in diocesan retreat programs on the Cape. Recorder Sheets Holy Hours for Vocations: In the fall, they will begin their final year of studies at St. Johns Seminary in Brighton. A list of suggested prayers can be found, Heaven Speaks the Truth About the Priesthood. We are always praying for the Lord to send more workers into the vineyard. Diocese of Arlington Navy. John J. Oliveira, Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in New Bedford, 450 Highland Avenue Over the summers Brian has served at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Westport and St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in Fall River. Your gift helps offset those costs. Diocesan Response to the Sexual Abuse Crisis Video and Letter from Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha Support for seminarian education is critical to ensure that we have priests to support our Diocese and all ministries into the future. His home parish is Christ the King in Mashpee. A list of suggested prayers can be found here. To pray for and promote priestly vocations in individuals parishes, starting a "Parish Vocation Team" is a great a to accomplish this task. ). Fall River, MA 02720 This year you can watch a series of Ministry Moments videos featuring individuals reflecting on good works supported by the Catholic Appeal. His family has always nurtured his faith life and while in Brazil, after his First Communion in 2006, he joined The Missionary Childhood, a group that helps young people minister to their peers.