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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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In the News
1
Abr
2022
New CEO Announced for Saint Vincent’s Services

FALL RIVER – Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha S.D.V., is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristen Dutra, MA, LMHC, (in photo) to the position of Chief Executive Officer for …

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Press Releases and Statements
1
Abr
2022
Gathering Planned to Close the Diocesan Phase of the Synod

FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River will host a special morning of prayer, reflection, and discussion to conclude the Diocesan Phase of the 2021-2023 Synod. Parish Synod Ambassadors …

Bishop's Blog
30
Mar
2022
The Right to Life and a Catholic Education

Annual Pro-Life Mass On Friday, March 25th, I celebrated the Annual Pro-Life Mass at St. Julie’s in Dartmouth. The Annunciation of the Lord is known as a Solemnity—the highest level …

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Bishop's Blog
23
Mar
2022
Special Events on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord

Consecration Of Russia and Ukraine to Mary On Friday, March 25, 2022, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Lord, I will join Pope Francis and all of the world’s bishops …

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Press Releases and Statements
22
Mar
2022
Bishop da Cunha to Join Pope in Consecration of Russia, Ukraine

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will join Pope Francis and all of the world’s bishops on Friday, March 25, 2022, in consecrating Russia and Ukraine to …

Bishop's Blog
16
Mar
2022
Second Week of Lent

On Wednesday, March 9th, I visited Saint John’s Seminary in Brighton to celebrate Mass and share a meal with the seminarians and faculty there. While the snow was falling and …

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In the News
11
Mar
2022
A Prayer for Peace in Ukraine

Heavenly Father, Your Son taught us “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called Children of God.” In this time of great worry, we fervently pray that Your Holy …

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