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Bishop's Blog
29
Ene
2020
Ongoing Work Toward the Publication of a List of Accused Clergy

Early last year, I wrote to the Diocese about our efforts to foster healing in the wake of the clergy sexual abuse crisis and to provide greater transparency in our …

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In the News
28
Ene
2020
FACE Annual Brunch Offers Midwinter Social Break, Support for Students

FALMOUTH — The annual FACE Winter Brunch offers an opportunity for an enjoyable get-together to break up a cold season and a way to assist Catholic school students in the …

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In the News
26
Ene
2020
Diocese Suspends Retired Priest From Ministry

FALL RIVER – The Diocese of Fall River today announced the suspension of retired priest Father Herbert T. Nichols for an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor, alleged to …

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In the News
23
Ene
2020
Catholic Schools Week to Begin January 26

FALL RIVER — All Catholic schools in the Fall River Diocese will observe Catholic Schools Week from January 26th through February 1st with Masses, open houses and a variety of …

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Bishop's Blog
22
Ene
2020
Celebrating Catholic Schools

National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is an annual celebration of Catholic education. This year, 2020, will be the 46th anniversary of this celebration of schools. Catholic schools typically observe the …

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In the News
21
Ene
2020
Diocese Responds to January 21st Demonstration

Statement of the Fall River Diocese in Response to January 21st Demonstration January 21, 2020 An individual from a New Jersey-based group was present today (Tuesday, January 21, 2020) outside …

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In the News
19
Ene
2020
Retired Priests Suspended from Ministry

FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River has announced that two retired priests have been suspended from ministry due to separate allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, said …

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In the News
18
Ene
2020
Bishop Writes on Proposed Legislation to Expand Abortion Access,Urges Action to Express Opposition

January 19, 2020 Dear Friends in Christ, I want to take this opportunity to make you aware of two deeply troubling legislative bills being considered by the Joint Committee on …

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In the News
17
Ene
2020
Diocesan High School Students to Take Part in March for Life in Washington, D.C.

FALL RIVER – Almost 300 high school students and chaperones from the five Diocesan Catholic high schools will make the long bus trip to Washington, D.C., next week to celebrate …

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Bishop's Blog
15
Ene
2020
Respect for Life and the Word of God

March For Life   I am very proud of the work the Diocese of Fall River offers on behalf of the Pro-Life movement, some of which have been recognized nationally. …

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