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Bishop's Blog
13
Sep
2023
Parish Leader Convocation

2023 Parish Leader Convocation Saturday, I was blessed to address the over 160 participants of this year’s Parish Leader Convocation, along with featured speaker Katie Prejean McGrady. My remarks began …

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Bishop's Blog
6
Sep
2023
Celebrating Milestones

I recently made an interesting discovery while contemplating some important milestones happening in my life this year. This year, I celebrate 41 years as a priest, 20 years as a …

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Press Releases and Statements
31
Ago
2023
New Videos Highlight Impact of FACE as Special Collection Draws Near

FALL RIVER – The Foundation to Advance Catholic Education- or FACE- has launched a series of short videos to highlight its mission and the support it provides to Catholic school …

Bishop's Blog
30
Ago
2023
New Beginnings for School and NCCW

Welcome Back to Diocesan Catholic Schools Yesterday, August 29th, marked the first day of school for many of our Catholic schools in the Diocese. To all members of our school …

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Bishop's Blog
23
Ago
2023
A Retreat and a Gala

A Time to Recharge A retreat is a time to be renewed and to recharge one’s batteries. Unlike a vacation, a retreat benefits not only your physical well-being but your …

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Bishop's Blog
16
Ago
2023
Eucharistic Revival Update

National Eucharistic Revival On June 11, 2023, the National Eucharistic Revival moved from the Year of Diocesan Revival to a focus within our parishes for the Year of Parish Revival. …

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Press Releases and Statements
10
Ago
2023
Falmouth Parish to Host Relics of St. Padre Pio

FALMOUTH  ̶  St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish in Falmouth will welcome the relics of St. Padre Pio (in photo at left) over two days this month with …

Bishop's Blog
10
Ago
2023
2023 World Youth Day

  If I had to choose one adjective to express my experiences at World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, last week, it would be contagious. The positive, enthusiastic, joyful energy …

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Press Releases and Statements
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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