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Celebrating Catholic Schools

Celebrate Catholic Schools Week The Catholic schools of the Fall River Diocese will observe Celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2022 from January 30 through February 5. Observed annually across the country, …

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In the News
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New Class to Form for Permanent Deacons

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has authorized the formation of a new class of Permanent Deacons for the Diocese of Fall River beginning in September 2022. A series of …

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In the News
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Two New Bedford Catholic Schools to Merge

FALL RIVER – The Diocese of Fall River announced today that due to compounding financial challenges from the COVID pandemic, Holy Family Holy Name School and St. James St. John …

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March for Life and Word of God Sunday

Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Take Place from January 20-21 This week, Catholics across the country are encouraged to observe a nationwide prayer vigil from Thursday, January 20 to …

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Synodality, Anniversaries, and Communication

Pope Francis Speaks on Synodality During Pope Francis’ opening of the synodal assembly, he used three keywords: participation, communion, and mission. In a recent pre-Christmas address to the Roman Curia, …

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Press Releases and Statements
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January 15/16 Catholic Communication Campaign Supports National and Diocesan Projects

FALL RIVER– The annual Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) collection will be taken up at parishes in the Fall River Diocese during the weekend of January 15 and 16, 2022. This …

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Looking Back at 2021

In my first blog for 2022, I’d like to take a look back at a few highlights from 2021. Pastoral Letter On September 24, 2021, the 7th anniversary of my …

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In the News
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2021
Father Paul T. Lamb, Retired Priest of Diocese, Dies

Reverend Paul Terrance Lamb, 84, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fall River and chaplain of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, went to his eternal reward on December …

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In the News
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2021
Monsignor John J. Smith Dies at 89

Reverend Monsignor John J. Smith, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fall River, passed away at Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River on December 28, 2021. He was 89 …

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Ringing in the New Year

Mary, Mother of God The first day of January is not only the beginning of a new year but also the day the Church celebrates Mary, as Mother of God. …

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