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Bishop's Blog
9
Feb
2022
Visit to Brazil

I am back from vacation and time with my family in Brazil. As usual, January is when I take some time to rest, recharge my energies, and reconnect with my …

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In the News
8
Feb
2022
Statement of Diocese in Response to February 8th Press Conference

STATEMENT OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER IN RESPONSE TO ROAD TO RECOVERY PRESS CONFERENCE February 8, 2022 In December 2021, the Diocese of Fall River announced that separate allegations …

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Bishop's Blog
2
Feb
2022
Celebrating Community, Consecrated Life, and Catholic Schools

The Ongoing Synodal Process Despite the post-holiday spike in Covid cases and the bitterly cold and snowy New England weather, parishes are beginning to roll out Synodal Consultation sessions. The …

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Press Releases and Statements
28
Jan
2022
Advisory in Anticipation of Weekend Storm

Advisory from the Diocese of Fall River Friday, January 28, 2022 With heavy snowfall, high winds, and even blizzard conditions predicted for tomorrow (Saturday), the Catholic faithful of the Diocese …

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In the News
26
Jan
2022
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week is Jan. 30 – Feb. 5

FALL RIVER – The topic of education continues to be highlighted in the media as the Covid-19 pandemic has influenced and changed every aspect of life.  Despite all schools offering …

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Bishop's Blog
26
Jan
2022
Celebrating Catholic Schools

Celebrate Catholic Schools Week The Catholic schools of the Fall River Diocese will observe Celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2022 from January 30 through February 5. Observed annually across the country, …

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In the News
24
Jan
2022
New Class to Form for Permanent Deacons

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has authorized the formation of a new class of Permanent Deacons for the Diocese of Fall River beginning in September 2022. A series of …

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In the News
20
Jan
2022
Two New Bedford Catholic Schools to Merge

FALL RIVER – The Diocese of Fall River announced today that due to compounding financial challenges from the COVID pandemic, Holy Family Holy Name School and St. James St. John …

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Bishop's Blog
19
Jan
2022
March for Life and Word of God Sunday

Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Take Place from January 20-21 This week, Catholics across the country are encouraged to observe a nationwide prayer vigil from Thursday, January 20 to …

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Bishop's Blog
12
Jan
2022
Synodality, Anniversaries, and Communication

Pope Francis Speaks on Synodality During Pope Francis’ opening of the synodal assembly, he used three keywords: participation, communion, and mission. In a recent pre-Christmas address to the Roman Curia, …

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