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2019
Dioceses in Four New England States Launch Independent Third-Party System to Report Misconduct by Bishops

Dioceses of the Boston Province including the Fall River Diocese have launched a third party, independent system to report abuse by Catholic bishops. The Bishops of the province have agreed …

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9
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2019
Parish Totals Announced for 2019 Catholic Charities Appeal

FALL RIVER — As announced last month, the 78th Annual Catholic Charities Appeal in the Fall River Diocese raised $4.1 million through the support of more than 20,000 generous donors. Provided …

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26
Jul
2019
Annual Catholic Charities Appeal Surpasses $4 Million

78th Annual Appeal, ‘See All the People,’ Surpasses $4 Million The Catholic Foundation expanding philanthropic efforts in support of the Diocese of Fall River FALL RIVER–The 78th annual Catholic Charities …

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24
Jul
2019
St. Anthony of Padua Relics to Tour Diocese in August

FALL RIVER—From Monday, August 26 to Saturday, August 31, two first-class and precious relics of the Portuguese-born saint, St. Anthony of Padua, will tour the Diocese of Fall River. Conventual …

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17
Jul
2019
Director Named to Lead Diocese’s First Early Learning Center

ATTLEBORO — Fall River Diocesan School Superintendent Steve Perla has announced the appointment of Christine Barrett (in photo) as the director of the new Little Flower Early Learning Center, located on …

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16
Jul
2019
Catholic Youth Day Set for this Summer on Cape Cod

EAST SANDWICH—Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., invites high school age youth throughout the Fall River Diocese to the second annual diocesan Catholic Youth Day to take place on Wednesday, …

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12
Jul
2019
Day of Prayer for Planning is July 26th, Holy Hours to Take Place at 7 p.m.

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., is asking that Friday, July 26th, the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, be a special Day of Prayer for the …

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2
Jul
2019
In Agreement with Diocese, St. Anne’s Preservation Society to Re-open, Maintain St. Anne’s Shrine

FALL RIVER — The Fall River Diocese and the St. Anne’s Preservation Society have entered into an agreement through which the Preservation Society will re-open under its care and oversight …

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28
Jun
2019
Bishop Announces Appointments, Transfers

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: Very Reverend Daniel W. …

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28
Jun
2019
Longtime Diocesan Health Facilities Employee Named New CEO

FALL RIVER — Joanne M. Roque, who joined the staff of Madonna Manor in North Attleboro 30 years ago, has been named the new leader of Diocesan Health Facilities, the …

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