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10
May
2022
Inaugural Lumen Christi Gala Will Support Restoration of Cathedral

FALL RIVER — A first-time-ever event will take place next month both to celebrate St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fall River and to help restore the iconic 166-year-old church. The inaugural …

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28
Abr
2022
Diocese Raises Over $250,000 in Collection for Ukraine

FALL RIVER — This year Ash Wednesday fell in early March less than a week after the large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine and as the heartbreaking plight of the Ukrainian …

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7
Abr
2022
Bishop to Celebrate Easter TV Mass at Special Time

FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River Television Mass will expand to a full hour and air at a special time on Easter Sunday. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, …

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1
Abr
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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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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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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28
Ene
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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10
Ene
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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20
Dic
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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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 …