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Press Releases and Statements
28
Abr
2022
Diocese Raises Over $250,000 in Collection for Ukraine

FALL RIVER — This year Ash Wednesday fell in early March less than a week after the large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine and as the heartbreaking plight of the Ukrainian …

In the News
27
Abr
2022
81st Annual Catholic Appeal, Journeying Together in Faith and Love, Begins May 1

FALL RIVER—The 81st Annual Catholic Appeal of the Diocese of Fall River officially kicks off on Sunday, May 1 and runs through June 30. Since it first launched in 1942, …

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Bishop's Blog
27
Abr
2022
Good Work Around the Diocese

2022 Catholic Appeal This year’s Catholic Appeal theme is “Journeying Together in Faith and Love.”  Since 1942, the Appeal has helped people in all phases of life – from children, …

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Bishop's Blog
20
Abr
2022
Continuing Work in Two Important Areas

Easter blessings! Our celebration of Easter continues until the feast of Pentecost (this year, June 5), and I pray it is a time of grace for all of you. Synod …

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Mensajes del Obispo Videos
14
Abr
2022
Bishop da Cunha’s Easter Message 2022

Dear Friends in Christ, “Yes, Christ my hope is arisen…” With these powerful words sung in the Easter Sequence at Mass, we proclaim the Good News of Easter:  that Jesus …

In the News
14
Abr
2022
Catholic Schools Office Announces New President for Bishop Stang High School

NORTH DARTMOUTH – Since opening its doors in 1959 as the first coeducational Catholic secondary school in the Fall River Diocese, Bishop Stang High School has stayed true to teaching …

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Bishop's Blog
13
Abr
2022
Chrism Mass & Easter Message

Annual Chrism Mass Yesterday, the annual Chrism Mass was celebrated in our Diocese, where the three oils used for anointing throughout the year were blessed and consecrated. These oils are …

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Press Releases and Statements
7
Abr
2022
Bishop to Celebrate Easter TV Mass at Special Time

FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River Television Mass will expand to a full hour and air at a special time on Easter Sunday. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, …

Bishop's Blog
6
Abr
2022
Upcoming Diocesan Events

Holy Week and Chrism Mass At 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, I will celebrate, together with the priests of our Diocese, the annual Mass of Chrism. During this Mass, …

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In the News
5
Abr
2022
Chrism Mass Set for Tuesday of Holy Week

FALL RIVER — On Tuesday of Holy Week, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., together with priests of the Diocese, will celebrate the annual Chrism Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral …

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