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16
Nov
2020
Determination Made in Case of New Bedford Priest on Administrative Leave

FALL RIVER – Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has announced that a determination has been made in the case of a former New Bedford pastor currently on leave from …

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Bishop's Blog
11
Nov
2020
Initial Thoughts on the McCarrick Report

  Yesterday, the Vatican released a long-awaited report on its investigation of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. The report is a detailed exposition of the Holy See’s knowledge and decision-making process …

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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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