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Bishop's Blog
21
Oct
2020
Many Ways to Respect Life

Domestic Violence Awareness October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “When Home is Unsafe: Recognizing the Reality of Domestic Violence Today.” As an initiative focused on …

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Bishop's Blog
14
Oct
2020
Respect Life Month

  As we reflect on the dignity of every human being, especially this month, which is Respect Life Month, we think about saving lives and defending life; we think of …

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Bishop's Blog
7
Oct
2020
Mass for Peace and the Rosary

A Special Mass for Peace in Our World The Columbus Day Procession and Mass for Peace is a long tradition in the Fall River Diocese. It was first held in …

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Bishop's Blog
30
Sep
2020
Around the Diocese

Rosary for America The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is planning a virtual prayer event with the intent of uniting Catholics across the country in a moment of prayer …

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Bishop's Blog
23
Sep
2020
Ven. Patrick Peyton

A Saint Among Us On June 3, 1992, Father Patrick Peyton, known to many as the Rosary Priest, died at the age of 83, in San Pedro, California. He was …

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Bishop's Blog
16
Sep
2020
Catechetical Sunday

  This year, the Church will celebrate Catechetical Sunday on September 20, 2020. This year’s theme is I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you. The …

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Bishop's Blog
9
Sep
2020
Praying for an End to Racism

Today, September 9, is the memorial of St. Peter Claver, a priest and patron of African missions and of interracial justice, due to his work with slaves in Colombia.  It …

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Bishop's Blog
2
Sep
2020
Gratitude and Faith

Blessings Even in these challenging times, we are reminded of the many blessings in our Diocese.  One recent blessing is helping us continue to help our families and children through …

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Bishop's Blog
26
Aug
2020
State of the Diocese

State of The Diocese of Fall River Report 2014-2019 Last Friday, we released a State of the Diocese of Fall River Report, 2014-2019. This publication is meant to provide all of you, …

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Bishop's Blog
19
Aug
2020
Keeping the Faith

  In this week’s blog, I want to highlight some of the ideas parishes across our Diocese implemented to stay connected with the faithful and help keep the faith and …

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