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17
Jun
2022
Father Richard L. Chretien, Retired Priest of Diocese, Dies

FALL RIVER — Reverend Richard L. Chretien, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River. He …

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Bishop's Blog
15
Jun
2022
Lumen Christi and Corpus Christi

The Lumen Christi Cathedral Gala  I was pleased to join with laity and clergy from around the Diocese for the inaugural Lumen Christi Cathedral Gala last Wednesday, June 8, at …

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In the News
10
Jun
2022
Appointments, Retirements Announced

Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has made the following appointments: Reverend Mr. Brian P. Connors, to …

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Press Releases and Statements
10
Jun
2022
Faithful Invited to Join Bishop da Cunha to Launch the Eucharistic Revival

FALL RIVER— Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will launch the nationwide Eucharistic Revival initiative in the Diocese of Fall River with a special Mass and procession on Saturday, June …

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9
Jun
2022
Diocesan School Leaders Complete BC’s Post-Grad Catholic Leadership Cohort

FALL RIVER – In order for Catholic schools to continue to thrive and be strengthened for the future, the leaders of Catholic schools need to be able to think strategically …

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Bishop's Blog
8
Jun
2022
More Wonderful June Celebrations

Ordination to the Priesthood On Saturday, June 4, the Diocese of Fall River welcomed 4 new priests as I ordained Transitional Deacons Matthew F. Laird, 29, of Sandwich; William O’Donnell …

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3
Jun
2022
Candidates to be Installed as Acolytes

FALL RIVER — Fifteen candidates currently studying for the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Fall River will be installed as Acolytes by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., at …

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Bishop's Blog
1
Jun
2022
June Celebrations

Upcoming Ordination to Priesthood Deacons Matthew F. Laird, William O’Donnell III, Gregory Quenneville, and Laurent M. Valliere, will be ordained priests for the Fall River Diocese on Saturday, June 4, …

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31
May
2022
Bishop to Ordain Four to Priesthood

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will ordain four new priests for service in the Diocese of Fall River in an 11 a.m. Mass on Saturday, June …

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27
May
2022
Appointments Announced

Diocese of Fall River His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has made the following appointments: Reverend German Correa Agudelo, from Parochial Vicar …

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