Reflections

Reflections on the Priesthood

Three diocesan priests have written reflections on their vocation to the priesthood. They were published in The Anchor several years ago.

Father Jeff Cabral  |  Father Kevin Cook  |  Father Dariusz Kalinowski

Holy Hour Reflections

Vocation Holy Hours sponsored by the diocese are held throughout the year in each deanery. The following are reflections written by priests and seminarians for these important opportunities to pray for an increase in vocations.

November 14, 2005 - Fr. Jeffrey Cabral
December 5, 2005 - Greg Bettencourt
March 16, 2006 - Riley Williams
April 17, 2006 - Peter Fournier
January 9, 2007 - Fr. Jeffrey Cabral
January 17, 2007 - Deacon David Deston

Reflections & Homilies

Summer 2006 Vocation Homily by Father Karl Bissinger
Homily for the Prayer Service for Vocations by Father Karl Bissinger

Papal Reflections

Insights from World Youth Day 2005
Reflections on the Death of Pope John Paul II
Reflections of John Paul II on Consecrated Life

Scripture Reflections

Gospel Passages  |  Am I Holy Enough?

Pastoral Letter

During the Jubilee of the Year 2000, Bishop Sean O'Malley, then Bishop of Fall River, released this pastoral letter to the Catholics of the Fall River Diocese on the promotion and fostering of vocations.

Pastoral Letter