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Bishop's Blog
6
Jul
2022
Synod, Retirements, and FACE

Synod Report Released The Diocese of Fall River has submitted to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops its report for the Synod on Synodality, providing a summary of key themes …

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Press Releases and Statements
1
Jul
2022
Diocese Submits Report on Findings for Synod on Synodality

The Diocese of Fall River has submitted to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops its report for the Synod on Synodality, providing a summary of key themes and takeaways from …

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Bishop's Blog
29
Jun
2022
Winding Down a Busy Season

The End to Roe v. Wade In its Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision announced on June 24th, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down the unjust 1973 Roe …

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In the News
29
Jun
2022
Two Priests to Retire

FALL RIVER — Two priests of the Diocese of Fall River will enter retirement this summer. Reverend Andrew Johnson, parochial vicar of Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich, and Reverend …

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In the News
24
Jun
2022
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 Jason Brilhante, from Parochial Administrator …

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Messages from The Bishop
24
Jun
2022
Bishop Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision

Statement on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court Decision Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. June 24, 2022 In its Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision …

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Bishop's Blog
22
Jun
2022
The Revival, Annual Appeal, and a Sad Passing

National Eucharistic Revival Launch A special Mass, Eucharistic procession, and Adoration hour was held on Saturday, June 18, at Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River to launch the National …

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In the News
17
Jun
2022
Father Richard L. Chretien, Retired Priest of Diocese, Dies

FALL RIVER — Reverend Richard L. Chretien, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River. He …

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Bishop's Blog
15
Jun
2022
Lumen Christi and Corpus Christi

The Lumen Christi Cathedral Gala  I was pleased to join with laity and clergy from around the Diocese for the inaugural Lumen Christi Cathedral Gala last Wednesday, June 8, at …

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In the News
10
Jun
2022
Appointments, Retirements 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 Mr. Brian P. Connors, to …

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