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8
Jul
2021
Diocese to Host Free Catholic Youth Day on Martha’s Vineyard

MARTHA’S VINEYARD — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., is inviting youth (rising eighth graders through high school) to Martha’s Vineyard on Saturday, August 14, for a celebration of their …

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23
Jun
2021
Falmouth Parishes to Unify to Form One New Parish

FALMOUTH — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has approved the recommendation of the Pastoral Council of the Catholic Community of Falmouth to unite St. Anthony, St. Patrick, and St. …

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14
Jun
2021
Candidates for Diaconate to be Installed as Readers

Fifteen candidates currently studying for the Permanent Diaconate in the Fall River Diocese will be installed as Readers by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June …

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11
Jun
2021
Annual Catholic Appeal Supports Vocations Office, Seminarians

FALL RIVER–The 80th Annual Catholic Appeal “Time to Gather, Time to Heal, Time to Love” has raised $2.8 million to date, with less than three weeks remaining in the annual …

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10
Jun
2021
Bishop da Cunha’s Video Message on Lifting the Dispensation

Bishop da Cunha, Region’s Other Bishops, Lift General Mass Dispensation Read Bishop da Cunha’s letter. Read the news release.

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9
Jun
2021
Bishop da Cunha, Region’s Other Bishops, Lift Mass Dispensation

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued a letter announcing that the Fall River Diocese will be among several dioceses in the region to lift the …

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1
Jun
2021
Diocese to Welcome New Priest

FALL RIVER — Deacon Peter R. Scheffer, Jr., (in photo) will be ordained a priest for the Fall River Diocese by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., in the context …

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28
May
2021
Kiley Reappointed Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer for Diocese

FALL RIVER  ̶  Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has reappointed Kevin R. Kiley (in photo) as Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer for the Fall River Diocese for a five-year …

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28
May
2021
Annual Catholic Appeal, “Time to Gather, Time to Heal, Time to Love,” Supports Pastoral Care of the Sick

FALL RIVER—The end of May marks the halfway point of the 80th Catholic Appeal of the Diocese of Fall River and as of press time, the annual campaign has raised …

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24
May
2021
Clergy Retirements, Transfers and Assignments Announced

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: Very Rev. Freddie Babiczuk, V.F., …

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