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7
Jan
2021
Diocese of Fall River Releases List of 75 Clergy Accused of Sexual Abuse of Minors

FALL RIVER, Mass. (Jan. 7, 2021) – Today, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., announced that the Diocese of Fall River has published a list of 75 clergy who have …

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29
Dec
2020
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

The Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord this year on Sunday, January 2, 2022. The Epiphany of the Lord commemorates the visit of the magi to …

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21
Dec
2020
Area Christmas Masses to be Broadcast

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will be the principal celebrant and homilist of the Mass for Christmas to be broadcast on Christmas Day from 12 noon …

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16
Dec
2020
Statement of the Diocese Regarding Father Mark Hession

Statement of the Fall River Diocese Regarding Charges Filed Against Father Mark Hession Father Mark R. Hession is and has been suspended from active priestly ministry since 2019. A priest …

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11
Dec
2020
Christmas Masses During the Pandemic

Members of the Fall River Diocese who are planning on attending a Christmas Mass at a parish church are strongly advised to visit the parish website or check its bulletin …

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9
Dec
2020
Memorial Mass Set for Father Henry Dahl

An 11 a.m. Memorial Mass will be celebrated for Father Henry J. Dahl on Thursday, December 10, in St. Peter the Apostle Church in Provincetown, where he served as pastor …

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4
Dec
2020
Gift of Giving Program Aims to Brighten Christmas for Area Families in Need

FALL RIVER — Catholic Social Services (CSS) is pleased to announce that its annual Gift of Giving program will continue this year. Due to the significant challenges of the COVID-19 …

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2
Dec
2020
Diocesan Teens Receive Pope St. Pius X Award in Virtual Ceremony

FALL RIVER — Forty-seven young persons were recognized by the Fall River Diocese for service to their parish in a ceremony on Tuesday evening, December 1, that became virtual this …

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1
Dec
2020
December Appeal Assists Elderly Sisters, Brothers, Priests in Religious Orders

The Diocese of Fall River will hold the Retirement Fund for Religious collection December 12-13. The National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) coordinates this nationwide annual appeal and distributes the proceeds to …

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16
Nov
2020
Determination Made in Case of New Bedford Priest on Administrative Leave

FALL RIVER – Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has announced that a determination has been made in the case of a former New Bedford pastor currently on leave from …

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