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16
Mar
2020
Statement of Bishop da Cunha Suspending Celebration of Masses

Statement of Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., Suspending the Celebration of Masses in the Fall River Diocese March 16, 2020 Out of concern for the health and well-being of …

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In the News
13
Mar
2020
Diocese Responds to the Coronavirus Outbreak

Updated February 14, 2022 The Diocese of Fall River has issued several statements in response to the coronavirus and shared resources as well. Please find below, in one place, a …

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13
Mar
2020
Bishop Issues Dispensation from Obligation to Attend Sunday Mass

FALL RIVER — Out of concern for the avoidance of large gatherings and for the protection and well-being of parishioners, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued a dispensation …

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13
Mar
2020
Fall River Diocese Catholic Schools Closing March 16-27, 2020

March 13, 2020 Statement from Stephen A. Perla Superintendent of Schools Diocese of Fall River In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and at the direction of Bishop Edgar M. da …

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13
Mar
2020
Participating in the Mass from Home

TELEVISION Diocesan Television Mass The weekly Television Mass sponsored by the Fall River Diocese airs every Sunday at 11 a.m. on WLNE-TV, Channel 6. The Mass is shortly thereafter posted …

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In the News
13
Mar
2020
Directives to be Followed in the Fall River Diocese in Response to the Coronavirus

Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. Bishop of Fall River March 13, 2020 Following the World Health Organization’s declaration of the Covid-19 crisis as a pandemic and the …

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Bishop's Blog
11
Mar
2020
A Challenging Lenten Season

  This Saturday, I was pleased to participate in the 4th Annual Fall River Diocese Women and Men’s Conference on the campus of Stonehill Campus. This year’s theme, “As I …

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4
Mar
2020
Father Spitzer Presentation Cancelled

FALL RIVER — The presentation by Father Robert J. Spitzer scheduled for Thursday, March 5, at Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River has been cancelled. Father Spitzer requires an …

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In the News
4
Mar
2020
A Message from Bishop da Cunha on the Coronavirus

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Like all of you, I continue to follow news about the spread of the coronavirus, COVID 19. The CDC states that for the general American public, …

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Bishop's Blog
4
Mar
2020
Lenten Alms and Rites

Catholic Relief Services and Lent The Rice Bowl initiative is the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, the official relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic …

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