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Press Releases and Statements
27
Oct
2022
National Leader of Eucharistic Revival Movement to Offer Free Webinar for Diocese

FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River joined dioceses across the country in June to launch the National Eucharistic Revival as a response to the challenge of an alarming …

Press Releases and Statements
18
Oct
2022
Bishop Authorizes Special Collection for Hurricane Relief

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has authorized a special collection in the Diocese of Fall River to support disaster relief efforts following Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. The collection is …

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14
Oct
2022
Hispanic Community Invited to Workshop on Living the Process of the Synodal Path

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., is inviting members of the Hispanic Community throughout the Diocese of Fall River to participate in a daylong workshop to help …

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6
Oct
2022
Audit Finds Diocese Compliant with Charter

FALL RIVER —The Diocese of Fall River has been found to be in compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, the comprehensive set of procedures …

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28
Sep
2022
New Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries Website Designed to Serve as Information Hub

FALL RIVER — The Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries office has launched a website to serve as an online resource for information and guidance on Catholic burial options at the 12 cemeteries …

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25
Ago
2022
Diocese Announces Updates to Lists of Accused Clergy

FALL RIVER (August 25, 2022) — The Diocese of Fall River has announced today the addition of the names of two priests to its list of “Credibly Accused” clergy posted …

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5
Ago
2022
North Attleborough Priest Placed on Administrative Leave

FALL RIVER (August 7, 2022) – In a communication from Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., read at Masses this weekend (Aug. 6-7), parishioners of Transfiguration of the Lord Parish …

Press Releases and Statements
1
Jul
2022
Diocese Submits Report on Findings for Synod on Synodality

The Diocese of Fall River has submitted to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops its report for the Synod on Synodality, providing a summary of key themes and takeaways from …

Press Releases and Statements
10
Jun
2022
Faithful Invited to Join Bishop da Cunha to Launch the Eucharistic Revival

FALL RIVER— Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will launch the nationwide Eucharistic Revival initiative in the Diocese of Fall River with a special Mass and procession on Saturday, June …

Press Releases and Statements
10
May
2022
43 Teens Receive Diocesan Youth Award

FALL RIVER — Forty-three young persons from across the Diocese of Fall River were honored with the Pope Saint Pius X Youth Award for their service to their parish in …