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Bishop's Blog
3
Nov
2021
Vocational Pathways

Beginning the Synodal Process This Saturday, the Diocese will begin the next step in our participation in the two-year process leading up to the Synod of Bishops in Rome. The …

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In the News
3
Nov
2021
Fr. Salach, Pastor of Perpetual Help Parish, Dies

NEW BEDFORD — Father Conrad Salach, O.F.M. Conv., pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Bedford, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 30, 2021. He had served the …

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Bishop's Blog
27
Oct
2021
Many Ways to Leave a Legacy

  In Part 2 of my recent Pastoral Letter, Presenting the Future, I begin by asking a question, “What Church will we leave behind?” Have you considered how you might …

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In the News
26
Oct
2021
Renowned Jesuit Priest and Philosopher to Speak on Scientific Evidence of the Existence of God

FALL RIVER — Successive PEW surveys have shown that the number of people actively associating with a religion is on a steep decline and, in particular, the young are the …

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In the News
20
Oct
2021
St. John Paul II School Will Forfeit Upcoming Game

Statement of St. John Paul II School October 20, 2021 Due to the ongoing investigation regarding recent allegations of racial slurs by one or more members of the St. John …

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Bishop's Blog
20
Oct
2021
Steps Forward

Mass to Open Synod Process Last Sunday, I opened the diocesan phase of the Synod —For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission—in the Fall River Diocese in the context …

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In the News
17
Oct
2021
Statement of St. John Paul II School Following October 16th Football Game

Statement of St. John Paul II School October 17, 2021 During the course of Saturday’s football game between St. John Paul II School (JPII) and Cathedral High School, Cathedral players …

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In the News
14
Oct
2021
Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Office Launches DID YOU KNOW Campaign

FALL RIVER – When Mrs. Kut was searching for a new school for her son who has an IEP and learning differences, she never thought of enrolling her child into …

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In the News
13
Oct
2021
Bishop to Open Diocesan Phase of Synod in Mass at Cathedral

FALL RIVER — Over the October 9-10 weekend, Pope Francis will launch for the Church worldwide the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops with its theme of …

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Bishop's Blog
13
Oct
2021
Opportunities to Effect Real Change

  Recently, I was the featured guest in an episode of “A Conversation With…” on the New Bedford Cable Network. Host Jim Marshall interviewed me about the Fall River Diocese, …

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