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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton

Father Leo Polselli, C.S.C.

Father Leo Polselli, C.S.C. is Chaplain at the Father Peyton Center in Easton, MA. Before coming to Holy Cross Family Ministries he served as a teacher and a parish priest. He also served for six years as a General Assistant of the Congregation in Rome, Italy. Originally from Fall River, MA, Father Leo grew up with eight siblings. Gifted with several languages, he is able to serve the Brazilian, Cape Verdean, Portuguese, Spanish and Haitian communities. When he's not greeting everyone who comes to the Father Peyton Center, you can find him regularly reading newspapers!

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Love thy Neighbor  |  Why pray?

Jesus Said "Woman, You are Set Free" Family Reflection Video

A lesson in always treating people well, not just when it works for us.

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Why pray?

Tongue-Tied Christians: Family Reflection Video

We confidently predict weather patterns, but are afraid to talk about God.

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Love thy Neighbor  |  Strengthening family unity

People on the March: Family Reflection Video

Thousands of people and counting are heading towards the hope of a better life.

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Celebrating family life  |  Why pray?

Can't Take My Eyes Off of You: Family Reflection Video

God is watching us all with His love, even when we aren’t looking.

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Holy lives of inspiration  |  Love thy Neighbor

Today, I Will... Family Reflection Video

It is up to us to finish the phrase.

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Holy lives of inspiration

When Heaven Touched Earth: Family Reflection

Arriving in France a month ago I approached Saint Joseph’s gate to enter the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes I was momentarily stopped by what looked like a scene from the movie Ben Hur or Gladiator with chariot like carts each carrying a sick or crippled adult, child being pulled or pushed by a healthy adult or teen.

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