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13
Sep
2018
Red Mass Set for Sept. 29th at Cathedral;Five to Receive St. Thomas More Award

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate the annual Red Mass in the Fall River Diocese at 4 p.m., Saturday, September 29, 2018, in Saint Mary’s …

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31
Aug
2018
Renovations, New and Enhanced ProgramsAwait Returning Diocesan School Students

NEWS FROM THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE The Fall River Diocese Catholic Schools Alliance has set “Celebrate the Beauty of Every Child” as the theme for the 2018-19 school year. In …

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22
Aug
2018
Bishop Issues Letter in Response to Clergy Sexual Abuse

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued the following letter in response to the tragic instances of clergy sexual abuse that have come to light in recent weeks. He …

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20
Aug
2018
Statement of the Diocese on Father William M. Costello

STATEMENT of the FALL RIVER DIOCESE ON THE DISCOVERY OF THE BODY OF FATHER WILLIAM M. COSTELLO August 20, 2018 The Fall River Diocese was deeply saddened to learn over …

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8
Aug
2018
First-Ever Catholic Youth Day Takes Place on the Vineyard

VINEYARD HAVEN — Martha’s Vineyard was the locale for the first-ever Catholic Youth Day sponsored by the Fall River Diocese on Tuesday, August 7.  Over 220 high school-aged youth and …

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20
Jul
2018
2018 Catholic Charities Appeal Raises Over $4.60M

FALL RIVER — With a theme of “Sharing Faith and Hope” as its backdrop, the 77th annual Catholic Charities Appeal in the Fall River Diocese came to a close on …

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13
Jul
2018
Father Leo Patalinghug to Present “Plating Grace” in FACE Summer Event

MASHPEE — Are you looking for a fun family summer event? FACE, the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education, is hosting this evening with Father Leo Patalinghug (in photo), Catholic priest, …

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13
Jul
2018
FACE Names First Executive Director

FALL RIVER — FACE, Inc., the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education, has announced the appointment of its first executive director. Sandi M. Duxbury (in photo), a longtime marketing professional with extensive …

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3
Jul
2018
Prayer for Independence Day (July 4th)

God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those who declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being. Help us to …

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15
Jun
2018
Clergy Appointments Announced

Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., Bishop of Fall River, has made the following appointments: Rev. Mr. Ryan Healy, (temporary) Deacon …

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