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Bishop's Blog
10
Jul
2020
Call to Discipleship

  By our baptism, we are called to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. A disciple continually learns, lives, and witnesses to her/his faith. As a diocese, we look to …

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In the News
10
Jul
2020
Elementary Schools to Reopen this Fall with In-Classroom Instruction

FALL RIVER – The Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Office announced today that all Catholic schools serving Pre-K through Grade 8 students will fully reopen this fall with in-classroom …

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Bishop's Blog
1
Jul
2020
Catholic Education

  This week I want to return to my Reflections on Five Years — Continuing the Mission Pastoral Letter, which encompasses a look at the first five years of my time here …

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In the News
26
Jun
2020
St. Pius X Teacher Recognized for Inspirational Teaching; Receives National University System-Sanford Teacher Award

SAN DIEGO (June 18, 2020)—In recognition of inspirational teaching nationwide, Jennifer Perrault, a second grade teacher at St. Pius X School in Yarmouth, has been named a recipient of the …

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In the News
25
Jun
2020
Bishop Announces Clergy Appointments, Transfers and Retirement of One

Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, announces the following appointments and transfers: Rev. Mr. Peter R. …

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In the News
25
Jun
2020
Director, Chaplain Appointed for Diocesan Cemeteries

FALL RIVER ─ A new director of Catholic Cemeteries is in place for the Fall River Diocese. David Raposa of Johnston, Rhode Island, (in photo) began in the post on …

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Bishop's Blog
24
Jun
2020
The Good Works of St. Joseph

St. Joseph House The 2020 Catholic Appeal is currently underway. Each year, donations to the Appeal meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of tens of thousands of individuals and …

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In the News
17
Jun
2020
New Principal Appointed for Holy Family-Holy Name School

NEW BEDFORD – Father Michael Racine, who is pastor of Holy Family-Holy Name School as well as of the Whaling City Catholic Community of St. Lawrence Martyr, St. Francis of …

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Bishop's Blog
17
Jun
2020
Coming Together

June 13th Ordinations The Fall River Diocese welcomed a new priest and a new deacon Saturday, June 13, as Holy Orders were conferred during a very different but still special …

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In the News
16
Jun
2020
Bishop da Cunha’s Reflection at the Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace and Justice

Reflection Offered by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace and Justice June 14, 2020 If there is one word we heard again and again these …

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