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Press Releases and Statements
11
Feb
2025
Diocese Announces Closure of St. Stanislaus School

School leaders are committed to supporting the transition of St. Stan's 63 students to one of the other four Catholic schools in Fall River

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Press Releases and Statements
3
Feb
2025
Head of School Named for St. John Paul II School

Veteran Catholic education leader Dr. William Latimer to assume position in March

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Press Releases and Statements
31
Jan
2025
Bishop Voices Concern on Immigration Enforcement

Bishop da Cunha writes, "...as the Administration moves forward with immigration enforcement it is imperative that it proceeds in a humane way, with respect for the law, and with respect for the dignity of all concerned."

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Press Releases and Statements
23
Jan
2025
Schools in Diocese to Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

Open houses, school Masses and other special events will highlight the Jan. 26-Feb. 1 nationwide celebration week

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Press Releases and Statements
23
Jan
2025
Father Robert J. Powell Dies

Father Powell had most recently served as a pastor in Orleans and New Bedford before retiring in 2018

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Press Releases and Statements
13
Jan
2025
Application Period Open for FACE Scholarships

FACE awards need-based scholarships to assist with tuition costs for students attending a Catholic school in the Diocese

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Press Releases and Statements
19
Dec
2024
Christmas 2024 Message from Bishop da Cunha

Bishop da Cunha shares greetings for Christmas through both a written message and on video (English, Portuguese, and Spanish available).

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Press Releases and Statements
9
Dec
2024
Catholic Charities Gift of Giving Program Aiming to Spread Joy to Families in Need

Agency accepting donations of gift cards to provide at Christmas to children in its programs

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Press Releases and Statements
9
Dec
2024
Bishop’s New Pastoral Letter Introduces Initiative to Strengthen Diocesan Priesthood

"The Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church Initiative" is a three-year endeavor to begin in 2025

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Press Releases and Statements
3
Dec
2024
Diocese Renews Call to Support Priests through Serving the Shepherds Fund

Help sustain our priests in the work God has called them to do

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