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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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In the News
9
Oct
2020
Westport Pastor Begins Retirement after Years of Service in Parishes and Academia

FALL RIVER ─ Father Leonard P. Hindsley (in photo at right), the longtime pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Westport, retired in September after more than 35 years …

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In the News
7
Oct
2020
Fall River Parish Collaborative Opens Pope Francis Outreach Center

FALL RIVER ─ Pope Francis has shared his belief that prayer for those in need of help needs to be followed by action to offer that help. Said the Pope …

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Bishop's Blog
7
Oct
2020
Mass for Peace and the Rosary

A Special Mass for Peace in Our World The Columbus Day Procession and Mass for Peace is a long tradition in the Fall River Diocese. It was first held in …

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In the News
5
Oct
2020
Diocesan Catholic Schools Announce Partnership with Glove Cleaners for All PPE Needs

FALL RIVER – When Governor Charlie Baker announced the closing of all schools on March 13, 2020, the extent and impact of the Covid-19 virus was yet to be fully …

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