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Mensajes del Obispo
11
Nov
2020
Statement of Bishop da Cunha on the McCarrick Report

Statement of Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., in Response to the McCarrick Report November 11, 2020 Yesterday, the Vatican released a long awaited report on its investigation of former …

In the News
5
Nov
2020
Discover Catholic Schools Week Set for Elementary Schools Nov. 8-14

FALL RIVER — The 2020-21 school year will be remembered for many reasons: masks, social distancing, hand sanitizer, and outdoor classes.  But for the Catholic elementary schools of the Diocese …

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Bishop's Blog
4
Nov
2020
Building Faith Anniversary

  In October 2019, I introduced my new Building Faith blog, which came as both a fruit of the diocesan Rebuilding in Faith and Hope initiative and a wonderful way to …

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In the News
29
Oct
2020
Foundation to Advance Catholic Education Announces Selection for 2020 Timothy J. Cotter Friend of Catholic Education Award

FALL RIVER – For over a quarter of a century, the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE) has sponsored a fall dinner to raise money in support of scholarships for …

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Bishop's Blog
28
Oct
2020
Looking Forward to November

Deacon Candidates Last evening, seventeen men were admitted to candidacy for the Permanent Diaconate of the Diocese of Fall River. Admission to candidacy occurs when the prospective candidates have reached …

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Bishop's Blog
21
Oct
2020
Many Ways to Respect Life

Domestic Violence Awareness October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “When Home is Unsafe: Recognizing the Reality of Domestic Violence Today.” As an initiative focused on …

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In the News
15
Oct
2020
Seventeen Men to be Admitted as Candidates for the Permanent Diaconate

FALL RIVER — Seventeen men will be admitted to candidacy for the Permanent Diaconate of the Diocese of Fall River on Tuesday, October 27, at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity …

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Bishop's Blog
14
Oct
2020
Respect Life Month

  As we reflect on the dignity of every human being, especially this month, which is Respect Life Month, we think about saving lives and defending life; we think of …

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In the News
13
Oct
2020
Registered Nurse Joins Catholic Schools Office Administration

FALL RIVER – The Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Office is pleased to announce that Linda Arruda (in photo), RN, has joined the Catholic Schools Office team, supporting the …

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In the News
9
Oct
2020
Mass at Cathedral to Highlight Respect Life Month

FALL RIVER— Each October the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month. As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from …

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