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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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In the News
12
Ago
2022
Bishop Presiding at Pilgrimage in Fatima; Watch it on YouTube & Facebook

This year’s International Pilgrimage at the Shrine of Fatima in Portugal will be presided over by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V, today and tomorrow and livestreamed simultaneously on YouTube …

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Bishop's Blog
10
Ago
2022
August Happenings and a Thank You

25th Annual FACE Summer Gala Last Thursday (August 4th), the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE) hosted the 25th Annual FACE Summer Gala at the Wianno Club in Osterville. As …

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Press Releases and Statements
5
Ago
2022
North Attleborough Priest Placed on Administrative Leave

FALL RIVER (August 7, 2022) – In a communication from Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., read at Masses this weekend (Aug. 6-7), parishioners of Transfiguration of the Lord Parish …

In the News
5
Ago
2022
2022 Catholic Appeal Raises $4.3 Million

FALL RIVER—The 81st Catholic Appeal, “Journeying Together in Faith and Love,” has closed with the annual campaign raising $4.3 million to support the work of the Church across the Diocese …

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Bishop's Blog
3
Ago
2022
Encouraging Words, Helping Others, and Teaching our Children

Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord In the Transfiguration, something extraordinary takes place. God was made visible and manifest in the person of Jesus Christ. The disciples had an …

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Bishop's Blog
26
Jul
2022
Catholic Schools and Summer Vacations

Rediscover Catholic Schools While admittedly, I might be partial, I do believe that Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fall River are some of the finest; they continue to impress …

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