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Press Releases and Statements
20
Aug
2025
Decree Issued for Suppression of St. Mary Parish in Taunton

The decree follows last month's announcement on the need to close the parish

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Bishop's Blog
20
Aug
2025
A Collection for Gaza, St. Francis Mass of Thanksgiving, Fall Events (You’re Invited), and National Attention for the Consecration of Priests to St. John Vianney

A Collection for Gaza, St. Francis Mass of Thanksgiving, Fall Events (You’re Invited), and National Attention for the Consecration of Priests to St. John Vianney

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In the News
20
Aug
2025
Talbot Apartments to Reopen after $3.5M Renovation, a milestone for affordable housing in New Bedford

Blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony held at the historic property

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Bishop's Blog
13
Aug
2025
Supporting Impactful Catholic Education and Praying for Vocations

In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha discusses expanding access to Catholic education, the vocations update card, and a reminder about the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Bishop's Blog
6
Aug
2025
Consecrating Priests to St. John Vianney and the September Parish Leader Convocation

In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the consecration of priests in the Diocese to St. John Vianney and shares information about the upcoming Parish Leader Convocation.

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Bishop's Blog Uncategorized
30
Jul
2025
Reflections of a First-year Priest and A Call for Prayer and Support 

In this week's blog, Father Bryan Bangs shares a reflection on his first year as a priest and Bishop da Cunha shares information on the upcoming consecration of priests to St. John Vianney.

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Press Releases and Statements
24
Jul
2025
In Historic First, Priests in Diocese to Consecrate Themselves to St. John Vianney

Parishioners urged to offer prayers, messages of support

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Bishop's Blog
23
Jul
2025
Uniting After the Gabriel House Tragedy, the Jubilee Journey and a Pastoral Visit to Nantucket

Uniting After the Gabriel House Tragedy, the Jubilee Journey and a Pastoral Visit to Nantucket

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Press Releases and Statements
18
Jul
2025
With its Church in Need of Significant Repair, Taunton Parish Will Close

In letter, parishioners notified of decision to officially close St. Mary's Church, which has been unused since 2023

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Bishop's Blog
16
Jul
2025
Prayers Amid Tragedy, St. Mary’s 100th, and the Gift of a Catholic Education

In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha discusses his prayers amid the tragedy at Gabriel House, St Mary Star of the Sea's 100th anniversary, the gift of a Catholic education and an invitation to join in prayer for our priests.

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