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Press Releases and Statements
1
Apr
2022
Gathering Planned to Close the Diocesan Phase of the Synod

FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River will host a special morning of prayer, reflection, and discussion to conclude the Diocesan Phase of the 2021-2023 Synod. Parish Synod Ambassadors …

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Press Releases and Statements
22
Mar
2022
Bishop da Cunha to Join Pope in Consecration of Russia, Ukraine

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will join Pope Francis and all of the world’s bishops on Friday, March 25, 2022, in consecrating Russia and Ukraine to …

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Press Releases and Statements
24
Feb
2022
Ash Wednesday is March 2nd; Prayers, Fasting Urged for Peace in Ukraine

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 2, 2022. Parishes throughout the …

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Press Releases and Statements
28
Jan
2022
Advisory in Anticipation of Weekend Storm

Advisory from the Diocese of Fall River Friday, January 28, 2022 With heavy snowfall, high winds, and even blizzard conditions predicted for tomorrow (Saturday), the Catholic faithful of the Diocese …

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Press Releases and Statements
10
Jan
2022
January 15/16 Catholic Communication Campaign Supports National and Diocesan Projects

FALL RIVER– The annual Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) collection will be taken up at parishes in the Fall River Diocese during the weekend of January 15 and 16, 2022. This …

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Press Releases and Statements
20
Dec
2021
Area Christmas Masses to be Broadcast

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will be the principal celebrant and homilist of the Mass for Christmas to be broadcast on Christmas Day from 12 noon …

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Press Releases and Statements
16
Sep
2021
Diocesan Red Mass Makes Return in October

FALL RIVER — While the COVID-19 pandemic precluded its taking place in 2020, the Red Mass planning committee is pleased to announce that the annual fall celebration will return to …

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Press Releases and Statements
8
Jun
2021
Bishop Announces Lifting of General Mass Dispensation

June 9, 2021 Brothers and Sisters, “Without the Lord’s day, we cannot live!”  His Holiness, Pope Benedict, in his homily at the Cathedral of Saint Stephen in Vienna on September …

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Press Releases and Statements
19
Nov
2020
Pope St. Pius X Awards Ceremony to be Virtual

Due to the rising cases of COVID-19, the Diocese of Fall River has made the decision to cancel the in-person Pope Saint Pius X Youth Awards presentation and replace it …

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Press Releases and Statements
16
Sep
2020
Register to Attend the Mass for Peace on Columbus Day

The Procession and Mass for Peace on the Columbus Day holiday has been a tradition in the Fall River Diocese for over 40 years. While it is not possible to …

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