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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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Learn more about our faith  |  Lent

Family Reflection Video: Living Water Flowed from Christ

In the Bible, especially during the season of Lent, we hear many stories about Living Water, a powerful gift that quenches thirst, refreshes souls, and renews faith.

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Lent  |  faithfulness

Family Reflection Video: I am God and There is no Other

Is what God has to offer enough for us or is our loyalty divided? Something to think about as you hear my story of Madam Mildred.

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feast-day  |  saints

Family Reflection Video: St. Joseph’s Tool Box

What did the carpenter, Joseph, have in his tool box that made him the chosen foster father of Jesus? On this Feast of St. Joseph, we honor him and draw inspiration from him.

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Lent  |  service

Family Reflection Video: God Alone Tests the Human Heart

Have you ever stood idly by or walked quickly past a troubling situation that made you wonder who was going to step in to help?

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inspiration  |  service

Family Reflection Video: Be a Jonah for the World

So what does it take to be a Jonah for the world? A Jonah is someone who inspires others to take a leap of faith.

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Lent  |  service

Family Reflection Video: Separating the Sheep from the Goats

Matthew 25:31-46 speaks of a shepherd who separates the sheep, Jesus’ followers, from the goats, those who wander. What is the message for us today?

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