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Bishop's Blog
27
May
2020
Hope and Helping Others

A Reason for Hope   In the midst of this worldwide pandemic, do you have hope? “Always be ready to give an explanation for your hope,” says St. Peter. In …

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Bishop's Blog
20
May
2020
Moving Toward Pentecost

Reflecting on Renewing Diocesan Ministries Continuing the sharing of the ten activity points from my Pastoral Letter: Reflections on Five Years – Continuing the Mission today, I wish to discuss “Renewing Diocesan …

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In the News
18
May
2020
Diocesan Churches to Reopen for Masses Pentecost Sunday Weekend, May 30-31st

FALL RIVER — Following Governor Charlie Baker’s announcement this morning allowing the resumption of services at houses of worship in the state, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., conferred with …

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Bishop's Blog
13
May
2020
Prayer and Hope

National Day of Prayer The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue is extending an invitation to “believers of all religions and people of good will” to observe a day of prayer, …

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In the News
8
May
2020
Prayers for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Prayer Loving God, As a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless our mother. Let the example of her faith …

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In the News
8
May
2020
Diocese Invited to Take Part in International, Interreligious Day of Prayer for Humanity

FALL RIVER— The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue is extending an invitation to “believers of all religions and people of good will” to observe a day of prayer, fasting and …

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In the News
6
May
2020
Pro-Life Apostolate Special Mother’s Day Mass to be Live Streamed

FALL RIVER — On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, the diocesan office of the Pro-Life Apostolate and Project Rachel is hosting a Mother’s Day Mass at 10 a.m. that will …

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Bishop's Blog
6
May
2020
Responding to Our Lady, Priests, and COVID-19

Mission to Support Priests In this week’s Building Faith blog, I wish to discuss the third activity from my Pastoral Letter: Reflections on Five Years – Continuing the Mission — …

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In the News
5
May
2020
New Website Offers Easy Online Access toDiocesan Pro-Life Apostolate and Project Rachel Information

FALL RIVER − The office of the Pro-Life Apostolate & Project Rachel Ministry in the Fall River Diocese recently announced the launching of its new website, prolifefallriver.org. “This website will …

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In the News
4
May
2020
Text of Pope Francis’ Prayer to Mary During Coronavirus Pandemic

O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took …

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