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Bishop's Blog
2
Mar
2022
Lent, Fasting, and the Hope of Peace

Lent, the forty-day season of prayer, sacrifice, and almsgiving in preparation for the joyous celebration of Easter, begins today, Wednesday, March 2nd. During Pope Francis’ February 23rd General Audience, he …

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In the News
1
Mar
2022
Bishop da Cunha Issues Message for Lent

Lenten Message 2022 Dear Friends in Christ, The holy season of Lent is again upon us, a season in which we are called to embark on a spiritual journey of …

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Press Releases and Statements
24
Feb
2022
Ash Wednesday is March 2nd; Prayers, Fasting Urged for Peace in Ukraine

FALL RIVER — Lent, the forty-day season of prayer, sacrifice, and almsgiving in preparation for the joyous celebration of Easter, begins on Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Parishes throughout the …

In the News
24
Feb
2022
Video Campaign Invites Families to Rediscover Catholic Schools

FALL RIVER – According to the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), there has been an unprecedented increase in Catholic school enrollment for the 2021-22 school year.  Nationally, there are 3.8 …

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Bishop's Blog
23
Feb
2022
Preparing for Lent

  Next Wednesday, March 2, the Church will celebrate Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of another Lenten season. During our 40-plus day journey of Lent, we are called to live …

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Bishop's Blog
16
Feb
2022
Reflecting on Scripture, Matrimony, and the Sick

Reflection on Sunday’s Readings Before I was a bishop and was serving as a priest in Newark, N.J., sometimes I’d watch the news on the Spanish channel when I wanted …

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Bishop's Blog
9
Feb
2022
Visit to Brazil

I am back from vacation and time with my family in Brazil. As usual, January is when I take some time to rest, recharge my energies, and reconnect with my …

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In the News
8
Feb
2022
Statement of Diocese in Response to February 8th Press Conference

STATEMENT OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER IN RESPONSE TO ROAD TO RECOVERY PRESS CONFERENCE February 8, 2022 In December 2021, the Diocese of Fall River announced that separate allegations …

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Bishop's Blog
2
Feb
2022
Celebrating Community, Consecrated Life, and Catholic Schools

The Ongoing Synodal Process Despite the post-holiday spike in Covid cases and the bitterly cold and snowy New England weather, parishes are beginning to roll out Synodal Consultation sessions. The …

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Press Releases and Statements
28
Ene
2022
Advisory in Anticipation of Weekend Storm

Advisory from the Diocese of Fall River Friday, January 28, 2022 With heavy snowfall, high winds, and even blizzard conditions predicted for tomorrow (Saturday), the Catholic faithful of the Diocese …