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7
Jul
2017
A Reflection on the Convocation of Catholic Leaders

 A Reflection on the Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America By Beth Mahoney Beth Mahoney served as the coordinator of the Fall River Diocesan delegation to the …

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6
Jul
2017
Diocesan Campus Ministry Offers First-Year Students Free Retreat

WAREHAM — The Fall River Diocese Catholic Campus Ministry will offer an overnight program entitled Embark on August 1-2 at Sacred Hearts Retreat Center in Wareham. This gathering provides an …

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5
Jul
2017
Youth & Young Adults: Let Your Voices Be Heard!Complete the Survey for the 2018 Synod on Young People

Pope Francis wants to find a better way for the Church to accompany young people in their journey to “discover their plan for life and realize it with joy” and …

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26
Jun
2017
Diocese to Participate in Convocation of Catholics from Across the Country;Bishop Asks for Prayers for Fruitful Gathering

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for the first-time ever a Convocation to take place from July 1-4, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. More than 3, 000 people from …

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16
Jun
2017
Appeal Enters Final Days;Supporters Encouraged to Make Their Donation

FALL RIVER — With less than two weeks to go, the 2017 Fall River Diocese Catholic Charities Appeal has entered the homestretch, and Appeal officials are asking those who have …

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15
Jun
2017
New Leader Appointed for Catholic Social Services

FALL RIVER — A licensed social worker with a 30-year career in human services in positions ranging from clinician to senior manager will become the next executive director of Catholic …

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9
Jun
2017
Cape Cod Summer Gala to Support Catholic Schools Scholarship Fund

MASHPEE — The 20th annual FACE Summer Gala to support Catholic school students in the Fall River Diocese is set for Friday, July 14, at the Willowbend Country Club in …

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2
Jun
2017
Three Long-Serving Priests to Retire

FALL RIVER — Three priests will retire in early summer after offering decades of service in the Fall River Diocese. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., announced in May his …

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1
Jun
2017
Nine Studying for the Permanent Diaconate to be Installed as Readers

NEW BEDFORD — Nine candidates who are 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., …

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22
May
2017
Three to be Ordained Transitional Deacons

FALL RIVER — Three seminarians studying for the priesthood for the Fall River Diocese will be ordained transitional deacons by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V, in the context of …

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