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11
Dic
2019
Service to the Church

  December 13 marks the 50th anniversary of the priestly ordination of our Holy Father Pope Francis. Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic …

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Dic
2019
Entering This Season of Advent

A Message for Advent Advent is a season of joyful preparation for, and expectation of, the coming of Christ into our lives, our homes, and our world. Advent is a …

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In the News
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Dic
2019
Appeal Helps Religious Communities Care for Aging Members

FALL RIVER — The annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be taken up Dec. 7-8 in parishes in the Diocese of Fall River. The parish-based appeal is coordinated by …

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Nov
2019
Beyond the Diocese

November has been an unusually busy travel time for me. Earlier this month, the 2019 ad limina visit with Pope Francis brought me to Rome. The following week, for the …

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In the News
22
Nov
2019
Diocesan Review Board Finds Allegation Against Fall River Priest,Youth Apostle Member Unproven

FALL RIVER — The Fall River Diocese has announced today (November 22, 2019) that an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor made against Father Michael F. Kuhn, Y.A., has …

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In the News
22
Nov
2019
72 to Receive Marian Medal from Bishop

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will award the Marian Medal to 72 laypersons from parishes throughout the Fall River Diocese at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December …

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Bishop's Blog
20
Nov
2019
Reflecting on the Power of Beauty and Balance

Celebrating Mass at St. John Lateran   My recent ad limina visit in Rome included the great honor of being the celebrant of a Mass in the Basilica of St John Lateran. …

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In the News
13
Nov
2019
Diocesan High School Placement Exam is December 7th

FALL RIVER — Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Fall River will administer a Placement Examination for new students on Saturday, December 7, with a make-up exam scheduled for …

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Bishop's Blog
13
Nov
2019
A Special Visit with Pope Francis

My Meeting with Pope Francis     This was my third ad limina visit, and probably I would say the best one. Although Pope Francis was detained in joining us, …

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Bishop's Blog
6
Nov
2019
Ad Limina Visit with Pope Francis

  This week I am in Rome, with about twenty of my fellow Region I Bishops, for our ad limina visit with Pope Francis. As faithful people, we are called …

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