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Press Releases and Statements
6
Mar
2024
Faithful Invited to Pray Novena for Priests

Support our priests as they prepare to renew their priestly promises. Pray this Chrism Mass Novena beginning on Monday, March 18.

Press Releases and Statements
4
Mar
2024
New Website Offers Fresh Look, Easier Access and Navigation

FALL RIVER – To foster improved communication, engagement and accessibility across multiple devices, the Diocese of Fall River has launched a new website. While the address has stayed the same, …

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Mar
2024
Diocesan Day of Eucharistic Encounter

Registration is open for the Diocesan Day of Eucharistic Encounter, a special opportunity for enrichment and formation during this National Eucharistic Revival.

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Feb
2024
Application Period Open for 2024-25 FACE Scholarships

FACE, the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education, awards need-based scholarships to assist with tuition costs for students attending a Catholic school in the Diocese of Fall River. All families with …

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Feb
2024
Ash Wednesday is February 14, Marks Beginning of Lenten Season

Lent, the forty-day season of prayer, sacrifice, and almsgiving in preparation for the joyous celebration of Easter, begins on Ash Wednesday, which this year is February 14, 2024.

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2024
Schools in Diocese Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

FALL RIVER – Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States, which is now in its 50th anniversary year. This year’s theme of “Catholic …

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2024
Fall River Catholic School Leverages Unique Tool to “Fill the Math Gaps”

FALL RIVER – As Megan dos Santos took over the principal role at Holy Name School in Fall River, one of her immediate goals was to address high school math …

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2024
Decree Issued on Holy Ghost Church, Attleboro

ATTLEBORO – Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued a decree for the closure of Holy Ghost Church in Attleboro. The church is a chapel of St. John the …

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Dic
2023
Christmas Message 2023

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2023 Dear Friends in Christ, In this familiar passage from our Mass on Christmas, we read that Jesus is the Prince of Peace.  “For a child is born …

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Dic
2023
Diocesan Statement on Vatican Declaration on Possibility of Blessing Same-Sex Couples

Statement of the Diocese of Fall River December 18, 2023 “Sharing God’s blessing is at the heart of the mission of the Church. Fiducia supplicans, the declaration issued today by …