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Bishop's Blog
12
Jul
2023
My Mother’s Passing

  The past few days have certainly been difficult ones for me. As some of you may already know, I lost my beloved mother, Josefa da Cunha, on Saturday, July …

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Messages from The Bishop
10
Jul
2023
Mother of Bishop Dies

It is with sorrow and sadness, and at the same time with hope in eternal life, that we announce the passing of Josefa da Cunha (in photo), the beloved mother …

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Bishop's Blog
5
Jul
2023
Bishop’s Blog – Many Blessings

Blessing of the Fleet On June 25th, I participated in the 76th annual Mass and Blessing of the Fleet as part of the Provincetown Portuguese Festival. There is a rich, …

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In the News
29
Jun
2023
New Principal Appointed for St. Stanislaus School, Fall River

FALL RIVER – Father David Frederici, Rector of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption and Pastor of Good Shepherd and Saint Stanislaus Parishes, is pleased to announce the …

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Bishop's Blog
28
Jun
2023
Acknowledging Retiring Priests, Diocesan Deacons, and the Catholic Appeal

On Friday, June 30th, Reverend George E. Harrison, pastor of Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich, who this year observed 55 years in the priesthood; Reverend Raymond Cambra, pastor of …

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In the News
23
Jun
2023
St. Francis Xavier School, Acushnet, Announces Appointment of New Principal

ACUSHNET – Father Ryan Healy, pastor of St. Francis Xavier Church in Acushnet, is pleased to announce that Haley Rogers (in photo) has been appointed the new principal of St. …

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In the News
21
Jun
2023
Three Priests to Enter into Retirement

FALL RIVER — Three priests of the Diocese of Fall River will retire at the end of June after serving for decades in parishes and ministries. Entering retirement are Reverend …

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Bishop's Blog
21
Jun
2023
Easy and Difficult Decisions

An Ordination in Brazil I am honestly astounded at the unexpected yet truly positive impact of my decision to travel to Brazil to ordain Father Thiago Menezes Santos. I’ve received …

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Press Releases and Statements
16
Jun
2023
Appointments Announced

Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has made the following appointments: Reverend Brian P. Connors, Parochial Vicar …

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Press Releases and Statements
16
Jun
2023
Diaconate Appointments Announced

Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has made the following assignments: Reverend Mr. Bryan R. Bangs, Transitional …

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