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14
Sep
2021
Consecration to St. Joseph — Day 32

Consecration to St. Joseph ~ Prayers Week Five [maxbutton id=”4″ url=”https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/saint-joseph-light-of-patriarchs” ] Prayer for the Year of St. Joseph Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. …

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9
Sep
2021
On 9/11, Recalling the Prayer of Two Popes at Ground Zero

Each year, Patriot Day is observed on September 11th in the United States as the National Day of Service and Remembrance in memory of the nearly 3,000 people killed in …

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Bishop's Blog
8
Sep
2021
Remembering 9/11

Remember, Honor, and Pray This week, I unite my prayers with the entire country as we recall the horrendous events of September 11, 2001. How strange to contemplate that this …

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In the News
2
Sep
2021
CSS Offering ‘Give Back’ Fridays

FALL RIVER — Catholic Social Services or CSS is hosting a series of ‘Give Back’ Fridays over the next five weeks in locations across the Fall River Diocese. Susan Mazzarella, …

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Bishop's Blog
1
Sep
2021
A Special Invitation and Welcoming Students Back Safely

  On Sunday, August 29, I was honored to ordain five Congregation of Holy Cross seminarians to the Transitional Diaconate. The Congregation of Holy Cross has two important entities located …

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In the News
1
Sep
2021
New Staff Join Secretariat for the New Evangelization

FALL RIVER — The Fall River Diocesan Secretariat for the New Evangelization has announced the recent hirings of two persons to lead efforts in two key areas, joining existing staff …

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In the News
27
Ago
2021
Decree Issued for St. Mary, St. Joseph-St. Therese and Our Lady of Fatima Parishes in New Bedford

FALL RIVER – Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., has decreed that, effective October 11, 2021, the Parishes of St. Mary, Our Lady of Fatima and St. Joseph-St. Therese, …

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In the News
26
Ago
2021
Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools to Implement Mask Mandate

FALL RIVER – With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases specifically in children, the Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Office has issued guidelines to school leaders of the 19 …

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In the News
26
Ago
2021
Bishop da Cunha Issues Letter to Priests on Vaccine Exemptions

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., issued the following letter to priests of the Fall River Diocese on August 25, 2021 in response to questions on letters of support for …

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Bishop's Blog
25
Ago
2021
End of Summer Retreat and Fall Preparations

Region I Bishops’ Retreat Once a year, usually in August, the Bishops of the New England area go on retreat together. Typically, it is held at the Franciscan House in …

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