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11
Apr
2017
For Easter, Bishop da Cunha Issues Pastoral Letter to Diocese

FALL RIVER — Explaining its dual purpose to serve both as an expression of his gratitude and as an invitation to join him on “a journey that will lead to …

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31
Mar
2017
Ecumenical Tenebrae Prayer Service isWednesday of Holy Week at Cathedral

FALL RIVER — A Tenebrae service will take place at 7:30 p.m. on April 12, the Wednesday of Holy Week, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Spring St., in Fall River. The …

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27
Mar
2017
Bishop to Celebrate Chrism Mass

FALL RIVER — On Tuesday of Holy Week, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., joined by priests of the Diocese, will celebrate the annual Chrism Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral …

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3
Mar
2017
Dispensation Granted for St. Patrick’s Day

FALL RIVER — This year, the celebration of St. Patrick’s feast day on March 17th falls on a Friday during Lent. In consideration of the culinary traditions of this feast …

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1
Mar
2017
Bishop to Celebrate Rite of Election on Sunday at Cathedral

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate the Rite of Election this Sunday, March 5, for men and women from throughout the Fall River Diocese who …

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24
Feb
2017
Bishop da Cunha’s 2017 Lenten Message

Dear Friends, As we celebrate another Lenten season, let us make this a special time of prayer, reflection, Spiritual renewal and focus on the Word of God.  The readings for …

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22
Feb
2017
Ash Wednesday is March 1st; Marks Beginning of Lent

FALL RIVER — Lent, the forty-day season of prayer, sacrifice and almsgiving in preparation for the joyous celebration of Easter, begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Parishes throughout the …

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7
Feb
2017
Diocese to Host First-Ever Lenten Women & Men’s Conference

NORTH EASTON — For Lent this year, the Fall River Diocese is offering for the first-time a one-day Women and Men’s Conference featuring nationally-noted speakers, prayer, music, and Mass as …

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3
Feb
2017
Enrollment and Marketing Director Hired for Catholic Schools

FALL RIVER — In its report last fall, the Fall River Diocese Task Force on Catholic Education recommended the hiring of a communication/marketing professional to support and augment the efforts …

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23
Jan
2017
Bishop to Gather with Religious for World Day for Consecrated Life

DARTMOUTH — In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation …

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