FALL RIVER— This Sunday, April 5, is Palm Sunday, commemorating the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified. It marks the beginning of Holy Week. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate an online Mass on Palm Sunday, at 9 a.m. The
Read more →May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake. May we who have no risk factors remember those most vulnerable. May we who have the luxury of working from home remember those who must choose between preserving their health and making their rent.
Read more →It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion, where we unite ourselves to God through prayer. It is a beautiful way to express to God our desire to be
Read more →FALL RIVER—Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued further directives addressing various aspects of liturgical and sacramental practices in parishes in the Fall River Diocese in the midst of this coronavirus outbreak. In a letter to priests of the Diocese dated March 26, 2020, Bishop da
Read more →FALL RIVER, MA – Just over a week ago, students attending Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fall River were planning Confirmations, First Communions, retreats, graduation ceremonies, and proms as they gathered in the halls and classrooms of their respective schools. Within 24 hours, the schedule and
Read more →FALL RIVER — Extending an invitation to all who able to pray with him, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.V.D., will lead an online recitation of the Rosary on Sunday, March 22, at 4 p.m. It will be live streamed on the Fall River Diocesan Facebook page
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