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20
Ago
2020
State of Diocese Report is Published

FALL RIVER — With its intent to provide parishioners and benefactors with a better understanding of how their support enables the mission of the Catholic Church in Southeastern Massachusetts and …

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Bishop's Blog
19
Ago
2020
Keeping the Faith

  In this week’s blog, I want to highlight some of the ideas parishes across our Diocese implemented to stay connected with the faithful and help keep the faith and …

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Bishop's Blog
12
Ago
2020
The Feast of the Assumption

  Saturday, August 15th, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast day recalls the spiritual and physical departure of the Blessed Mother …

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In the News
7
Ago
2020
Newman Catholic Ministry Announces Virtual, In Person Programs for Fall Semester

DARTMOUTH ─ Newman Catholic Ministry serves colleges and universities in the Fall River Diocese by providing pastoral services, programs of faith enrichment and instruction, and opportunities for college students to …

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Bishop's Blog
5
Ago
2020
BACK TO SCHOOL

  We are looking forward to having the children back into the classrooms of our schools. We are doing all the preparations, following the State of Massachusetts’ guidelines, to assure …

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Bishop's Blog
29
Jul
2020
Confirmation Gifts

  During a recent Confirmation, I began my homily reflection by asking a question. If Jesus came here today and allowed you to ask for whatever you wanted, what would …

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In the News
27
Jul
2020
Father Richard Roy to Retire in August

FALL RIVER — After 45 years of priestly ministry, Father Richard M. Roy (in photo), who is pastor of St. Julie Billiart Parish and chaplain to Bishop Stang High School, …

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Bishop's Blog
22
Jul
2020
On the Financial Impact of the Pandemic

  As I write today, the coronavirus pandemic certainly remains on all of our minds. I am hopeful by the positive trends we have been seeing here in Massachusetts at …

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In the News
21
Jul
2020
New Superintendent Named for Diocesan Schools

FALL RIVER − An educator with nearly 20-years of experience as an administrator and teacher in Catholic schools including Bishop Feehan High School has been selected to lead schools in …

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Bishop's Blog
15
Jul
2020
Supporting Parents and Children

  In today’s blog, we will address Activity #9 of my pastoral letter Reflection on Five Years — Continuing the Mission — Supporting Parents and Families. The Church is a …

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