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18
May
2021
Bishop Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination in PSAs

Bishop da Cunha was recently asked by a local radio station to record a public service announcement in Portuguese to encourage the COVID-19 vaccination. Given the importance of the message, …

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In the News
18
May
2021
Four to be Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate

FALL RIVER — Four seminarians studying for the priesthood for the Fall River Diocese will be ordained transitional deacons by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V, in the context of …

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In the News
13
May
2021
Annual Catholic Appeal “Time to Gather, Time to Heal, Time to Love,”Supports the Solanus Casey Food Pantry

FALL RIVER — Two weeks into the 80th Catholic Appeal of the Fall River Diocese and the annual campaign has raised $1.5 million of its $4 million goal. Each year, …

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In the News
12
May
2021
All Saints Catholic School Students Raise $1000 to Help New Bedford Child in Need of Heart Transplant

NEW BEDFORD – When Lynne Kuczewski, president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for the Catholic Community New Bedford North, learned of a local five year-old boy who needed …

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Bishop's Blog
12
May
2021
Acts of Charity and Service

Renewal Planning Committee Monday, May 10th, my newly formed Renewal Committee met to continue the process of post-pandemic planning. I have tasked this group to be creative, courageous, and comprehensive …

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In the News
7
May
2021
44 Teens to Receive Diocesan Youth Award

FALL RIVER —Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will present the Pope Saint Pius X Youth Award to 44 young persons from parishes throughout the Fall River Diocese in the …

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In the News
5
May
2021
Catholic Schools Office Thanks Educators for Historic Year of In-person Learning

FALL RIVER – During this Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-8, 2021), the Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Office is proud to publicly thank all teachers, principals, and staff of …

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Bishop's Blog
5
May
2021
St. Joseph, Mary, and Appreciated Teachers

Memorial Mass for St. Joseph, the Worker On Saturday, May 1st, I celebrated the Liturgy for the Memorial of Saint Joseph at St. Joseph’s Chapel in Woods Hole, on Cape …

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In the News
3
May
2021
Mass for the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., celebrated a special Mass for the May 1 Feast of St. Joseph the Worker as part of the Fall River Diocesan observance of the …

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In the News
1
May
2021
Consecration to St. Joseph — Day 33

Consecration to St. Joseph – Today at 10 am Est Watch Livestream on Diocese of Fall River Facebook Page: HERE Consecration to St. Joseph Prayer O Glorious Patriarch and Patron …

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