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In the News
9
Mar
2023
Mass. Catholic Conference Urges Legislators to Provide Additional Funding for Migrants

The Massachusetts State Legislature and Governor Healey are on the verge of passing a fiscal year 2023 supplemental budget.  One of the line items in the budget would provide funding …

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Press Releases and Statements
8
Mar
2023
Diocese Announces Closure of Bishop Connolly High School

FALL RIVER – The Diocese of Fall River announced today that Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River will cease operations at the end of the 2022-23 academic year.  Despite …

Bishop's Blog
8
Mar
2023
Continuing to Pray for Ukraine

  On February 24, 2022, the armies of the Russian Federation launched an unjust war on the people of Ukraine; sadly, this invasion continues a year later. To mark this …

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Press Releases and Statements
1
Mar
2023
Dispensation Granted for St. Patrick’s Day

FALL RIVER — This year, the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th falls on a Friday during Lent. In consideration of the culinary traditions of this feast and in …

Bishop's Blog
1
Mar
2023
Lenten Passages

Celebration of the Rite of Election The Church, or our Liturgical, year is broken into seasons, allowing us to focus more closely on the themes, spiritual aspects, Liturgy, and symbols …

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Photo Gallery
24
Feb
2023
Celebration of Milestones in the Ministry of Bishop da Cunha

Celebration of milestones in the ministry of Bishop daCunha from September 24 2023 to today.

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In the News
24
Feb
2023
Application Period Open for FACE Scholarships

FACE, the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (formerly known as the St. Mary’s Education Fund), awards need-based scholarships to assist with tuition costs for students attending a Catholic school in …

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Press Releases and Statements
22
Feb
2023
Bishop Asks for Special Collection to Support Victims of Earthquake

FALL RIVER — Parishes in the Diocese of Fall River have been invited to join together to offer financial support along with their prayers for all those affected by the …

Bishop's Blog
22
Feb
2023
Lent 2023 and a Special Collection

  Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It has been one year since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. We have seen the tremendous loss of life, property, and …

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Mensajes del Obispo
22
Feb
2023
Bishop da Cunha’s 2023 Lenten Message

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It has been one year since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. We have seen the tremendous loss of life, property and the …