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19
Apr
2017
Divine Mercy Sunday, April 23, 2017

The Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments decreed on May 23, 2000 that “throughout the world, the Second Sunday of Easter will receive the name …

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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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