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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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inspiration  |  service

Family Reflection Video: The Call of Jesus to Join His Symphony

Imagine leaving behind your job, family and everything you’ve worked for to follow Jesus. Would you lay down your life for the sake of the gospel?

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faithfulness  |  strength and hope

Family Reflection Video: Harden Not Your Hearts

“Jesus entered the synagogue. There was a man there who had a withered hand. They [the critics of Jesus] watched Jesus closely to see if he would cure him on the Sabbath so that they might accuse him.” (Mark 3:1)

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inspiration  |  strength and hope

Family Reflection Video: “For This Purpose I Have Come”

We all have fears. Suffering and death are two common yet crippling fears. But did you know that you’re born with very few fears?

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Learn more about our faith  |  celebration

Family Reflection Video: The Presentation of Jesus to the World

We know the three wise men’s story bringing frankincense, gold, and myrrh to the new born king. But what we don’t often read about is the message they carry for us. The importance of these men is more than the gifts they bring …

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celebration  |  feast-day  |  saints

Family Reflection Video: Go to Saint Joseph

Have you ever heard about the man who felt like he wasn’t worthy of God’s grace? He went on to use what little he had to lead others to Saint Joseph and the healing miracles of Christ.

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celebration  |  feast-day  |  saints

Family Reflection Video: Look, it’s the Lamb of God!

What are you looking for? Something more than life is currently offering you? Then you can relate to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.

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