FALL RIVER — Reverend Richard L. Chretien, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River. He was 80 years old. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Charles E.
Read more →Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has made the following appointments: Reverend Mr. Brian P. Connors, to Holy Name Parish, Fall River Reverend Mr. John P. Garabedian, to Holy Family Parish, East Taunton
Read more →FALL RIVER— Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will launch the nationwide Eucharistic Revival initiative in the Diocese of Fall River with a special Mass and procession on Saturday, June 18, at Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River. At 4 p.m. that afternoon, the bishop will
Read more →FALL RIVER – In order for Catholic schools to continue to thrive and be strengthened for the future, the leaders of Catholic schools need to be able to think strategically more than ever before. Future Catholic school leaders will be required to learn how to build coherence,
Read more →FALL RIVER — Fifteen candidates currently studying for the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Fall River will be installed as Acolytes by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, in Holy Trinity Church in Fall River. The Ministry of Acolyte is
Read more →FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will ordain four new priests for service in the Diocese of Fall River in an 11 a.m. Mass on Saturday, June 4, in St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fall River. To become priests are Deacon Matthew F. Laird, 29,
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