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In the News
19
Oct
2022
Catholic Schools Office Hires Data Analyst

FALL RIVER — After an extensive search process, the Diocese of Fall River and the Catholic Schools Office are proud to announce that Diana Iglesias (in photo, right) has been …

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Press Releases and Statements
18
Oct
2022
Bishop Authorizes Special Collection for Hurricane Relief

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has authorized a special collection in the Diocese of Fall River to support disaster relief efforts following Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. The collection is …

In the News
14
Oct
2022
World Mission Sunday

Be the Lord’s ‘Witnesses’ in Prayer and Support This World Mission Sunday On World Mission Sunday, October 23, 2022, Pope Francis reminds us that in Baptism we are all called …

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Press Releases and Statements
14
Oct
2022
Hispanic Community Invited to Workshop on Living the Process of the Synodal Path

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., is inviting members of the Hispanic Community throughout the Diocese of Fall River to participate in a daylong workshop to help …

In the News
12
Oct
2022
New England Patriot Devin McCourty to be Guest Speaker at FACE Fall Scholarship Dinner

FALL RIVER – The Foundation to Advance Catholic Education -or FACE- will host its 28th annual Fall Scholarship Dinner on Wednesday, November 2, at White’s of Westport. Proceeds from the …

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Bishop's Blog
12
Oct
2022
A Universal Summons to Sanctity

  On October 5, I presented to the National Association of Hispanic Priests members at their National Convention in Newton, Mass. I was glad to accept their invitation and to …

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Press Releases and Statements
6
Oct
2022
Audit Finds Diocese Compliant with Charter

FALL RIVER —The Diocese of Fall River has been found to be in compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, the comprehensive set of procedures …

Bishop's Blog
5
Oct
2022
Catholic Youth, Mass for Peace, and a New Parish

Catholic Youth Day 2022 On October 1st, the Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, the Diocese held the 2022 Catholic Youth Day. St. Therese’s writings hold many profound lessons for …

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In the News
3
Oct
2022
Public Safety Educator Named to New School Resource Officer Post

FALL RIVER – After an extensive search process, the Diocese of Fall River and Catholic Schools Office are proud to announce that Christine Leeman (in photo) has been appointed to …

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Press Releases and Statements
28
Sep
2022
New Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries Website Designed to Serve as Information Hub

FALL RIVER — The Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries office has launched a website to serve as an online resource for information and guidance on Catholic burial options at the 12 cemeteries …