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8
Apr
2024
Reverend Monsignor Ronald A. Tosti Dies

We regret to inform you that Reverend Monsignor Ronald A. Tosti, of Cotuit, MA, died April 6, 2024, following a brief illness at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River. He …

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28
Mar
2024
Chrism Mass 2024 in Photos

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., and priests ministering in the Diocese of Fall River-diocesan and religious, celebrated the Chrism Mass on Tuesday, March 28. The Chrism Mass is the …

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7
Mar
2024
Father Martin Buote Dies

Rev. Martin L. Buote, 90, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fall River, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Cardinal Medeiros Residence for Retired Priests. …

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1
Mar
2024
Awaken Your Faith with Cursillo

In 2021, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha’s pastoral letter ”Journeying Together with Jesus on a Path to Faith & Hope” provided mission steps on how we can continue to move …

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1
Feb
2024
Finding spiritual warmth during an Outer Cape winter

Thanks to some generous donations, Father Phil Hamel, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Wellfleet and St. Peter’s Parish in Provincetown, has created places where folks can spend time in prayer and reflection in both churches.

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1
Feb
2024
St. Vincent’s Services cares for the vulnerable through dedicated staff and donations

CEO Kristen Dutra praised the generosity of donors, but said that support is stretched with so many non-profits looking for assistance.

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1
Feb
2024
Talbot Apartments to be renovated to former glory

The Diocese of Fall River is working to renovate the Talbot Apartments in New Bedford after a devastating fire in November of 2022.

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2
Jan
2024
Retired New Bedford Pastor, Father Kropiwnicki, dies at 91

Father Henry K. Kropiwnicki, 91, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fall River, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was the …

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20
Dec
2023
2023 Christmas Greeting from Bishop da Cunha

 

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5
Dec
2023
Diocese Launches ‘Serving the Shepherds Fund’ to Support Priests’ Lifelong Journeys

FALL RIVER – This December, the Diocese of Fall River is unveiling a specially designated fund to support its priests. The Serving the Shepherds Fund is dedicated to ensuring that …

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