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21
Dic
2022
2022 Christmas Greeting from Bishop da Cunha

em Português en Español

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Press Releases and Statements
20
Dic
2022
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 7 to …

Bishop's Blog
14
Dic
2022
Season of Giving and Prayer

“O Antiphons” of Advent One of my favorite Advent traditions, in essence, a countdown to Christmas is the—”O Antiphons” of Advent— which begin on December 17 and conclude on Christmas …

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In the News
9
Dic
2022
Fall River Priest, Youth Apostle Member Placed on Leave 

Rev. David Sharland, Y.A., a priest of the Diocese of Fall River who has been ministering outside the Diocese as a member of the Youth Apostles since 2002, has been …

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In the News
8
Dic
2022
Catholic Schools Office Hires School Adjustment Counselor

FALL RIVER — After an extensive search process, the Diocese of Fall River and the Diocesan Catholic Schools Office are pleased to announce the appointment of Cynthia Roche (in photo, …

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Bishop's Blog
7
Dic
2022
A Busy First Week of December

Marian Medals This past Sunday, during a beautiful celebration in our Cathedral, I presented this year’s Marian Medal Awards. The 66 recipients of this year’s medal inspire others with their …

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In the News
2
Dic
2022
Annual Collection Will Support Retirement Fund for Religious

FALL RIVER — Parishes in the Diocese of Fall River will take up the annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection on the weekend of December 10-11. The National Religious Retirement …

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Bishop's Blog
30
Nov
2022
The Connection Between Sports and Faith

  Perhaps you, like myself, are following the FIFA World Cup, which is being played in November and December (instead of the typical June and July schedule due to Qatar’s …

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In the News
28
Nov
2022
66 To Be Recognized with Marian Medal for Dedicated Service

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will award the Marian Medal to 66 members of parishes from throughout the Fall River Diocese at 3 p.m. on Sunday, …

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Bishop's Blog
23
Nov
2022
Thanksgiving and Advent Blessings

Thoughts on Thanksgiving As we come together with family and friends this Thanksgiving, I wish to share three things for your consideration and reflection. First, make time on Thursday to …

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