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Bishop's Blog
21
Sep
2022
Migrant Crisis Update and Convocation Remarks

Response to Migrant Crisis On Friday, September 16th, I issued a statement in response to the unexpected arrival of migrants on Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday, September 14th. I began with …

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In the News
20
Sep
2022
Decree Issued for St. Thomas More, St. Patrick and St. Louis de France Parishes

FALL RIVER – Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., has decreed that, effective October 1, 2022, the Parishes of St. Thomas More and St. Patrick in Somerset and St. …

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Mensajes del Obispo
16
Sep
2022
Bishop Issues Statement on Arrival of Migrants

September 16, 2022 Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued the following statement in response to the unexpected arrival of migrants on Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday, September 14: “In …

Bishop's Blog
14
Sep
2022
Forming Disciples and Blessing Catechists

Parish Leader Convocation On Saturday, September 10th, the Diocese came together for the first Parish Leader Convocation, at which I presided over the morning’s Mass and addressed the participants during …

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Bishop's Blog
7
Sep
2022
Celebrating Mary, a New School Year, and a Summer Wedding

The Nativity of Mary Tomorrow, September 8th, we will celebrate the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mother, which falls nine months after the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the December …

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Bishop's Blog
31
Ago
2022
Back to School and Serving Our Neighbor

Welcoming Students Back to School This week begins a new school year for many of our Catholic schools in the Diocese, and with it, we welcome some new faces in …

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Press Releases and Statements
25
Ago
2022
Diocese Announces Updates to Lists of Accused Clergy

FALL RIVER (August 25, 2022) — The Diocese of Fall River has announced today the addition of the names of two priests to its list of “Credibly Accused” clergy posted …

Bishop's Blog
24
Ago
2022
A Fatima Honor and Prayers for Our Seminarians

Fatima Shrine, Portugal Earlier this month, from August 12th through 14th, I was honored to preside over the International Pilgrimage at the Sanctuary of Fatima in Portugal. This celebration had …

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In the News
24
Ago
2022
Special Collection Will Support Catholic School Student Scholarships

FALL RIVER — For the first time, a special second collection will be held in the Diocese of Fall River to help make Catholic schools more accessible to more families. …

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Bishop's Blog
17
Ago
2022
Diocesan Faith Formation Opportunities

Parish Leadership Convocation I am pleased that our Diocesan Secretariat for the New Evangelization is offering a Parish Leadership Convocation next month. It is set for Saturday, September 10, from …

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