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4
Ago
2023
Appointments Announced

Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., Bishop of Fall River, has accepted the request to retire of: Reverend Robert O. Oliveira …

In the News
3
Ago
2023
82nd Annual Catholic Appeal Raises $4.5 Million

More than 15,000 donors support the work of the Diocese of Fall River FALL RIVER—The 82nd Catholic Appeal, “Do This in Memory of Me,” has closed with the annual campaign …

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Bishop's Blog
2
Ago
2023
More Than Just a Collection

Pontifical Mission Societies On the third Sunday of October, every Catholic parish around the world takes a World Mission Sunday Collection. Perhaps you have generously donated but, like so many …

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In the News
1
Ago
2023
Over 200 Motorcycles to Join Saint Vincent’s Annual Motorcycle Run this September

FALL RIVER – Saint Vincent’s Services will hold its 18th Annual Motorcycle Run and Raffle presented by Preferred Concrete Corp. on a new date, Sunday, September 17, from 9:00 a.m. …

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In the News
1
Ago
2023
New Principal Announced for St. John Paul II School Preparatory Grades

BARNSTABLE – The St. John Paul II School community in Hyannis is pleased to welcome Paula J. Mannering Daly (in photo) as the new principal of the Preparatory grades 5-8.  …

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In the News
26
Jul
2023
All Saints Catholic School, New Bedford, Announces New Principal

NEW BEDFORD – Father Sudhir Nayak, co-pastor and moderator of Saint Gabriel the Archangel Parish, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn Lavalley, Ed.D., as the new principal of …

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Bishop's Blog
26
Jul
2023
Cultivating the Faith of Our Youth

Catholic Schools Summer is an important time for our Diocesan Catholic Schools as they prepare for the upcoming school year. One vital step, especially for the Administration, is to ensure …

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In the News
25
Jul
2023
Diocesan Pilgrims Heading to Lisbon for World Youth Day 2023

FALL RIVER – Twenty-four pilgrims from the Diocese of Fall River will join hundreds of thousands of young adults in Lisbon, Portugal, next week for the celebration of World Youth …

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In the News
24
Jul
2023
Veteran Educator Named Principal of St. Joseph School, Fairhaven

NEW BEDFORD – Father Stephen Banjare, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Fairhaven, is pleased to announce the appointment of Heidi Kuliga as the new principal of St. Joseph School.  …

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Bishop's Blog
20
Jul
2023
Summer Gatherings

Cornerstone Society Luncheons On Tuesday, July 18th and Wednesday, July 19th, The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts hosted special luncheons for the Cornerstone Society. These generous donors to the Catholic …

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