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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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In the News
20
Ago
2021
Diocese to Hold Special Collection to Support Relief Efforts in Haiti

FALL RIVER  ̶  Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has authorized a special collection in the Fall River Diocese to support the people of Haiti and recovery efforts in the …

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Bishop's Blog
18
Ago
2021
Catholic Youth Day 2021

  On Saturday, August 14th, I joined over 250 teens and youth ministers in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard for the celebration of Catholic Youth Day 2021. I was very …

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Bishop's Blog
11
Ago
2021
Examples of Charity

FACE Summer Gala Last week it was my pleasure to gather with some 200 persons for the annual Summer Gala in Falmouth to support the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education …

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In the News
9
Ago
2021
Five Priests to Retire This Month

FALL RIVER — Five priests will retire from parish ministry in the Fall River Diocese this month after offering decades of service in the Fall River Diocese. To retire are …

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In the News
4
Ago
2021
FACE Celebrates 30 Years of Scholarships

FALL RIVER – Since the opening of the first Catholic school in the Diocese of Fall River, it has been a goal to make Catholic schools accessible to all families …

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Bishop's Blog
4
Ago
2021
The Call to Be a Parish Priest

  Today is the feast day for the Patron Saint of Parish Priests, Jean-Baptiste-Marie (John) Vianney. At the age of 17, John Vianney felt the call to the priesthood. “If …

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