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24
Sep
2021
Bishop Issues Pastoral Letter, Urges Faithful to Action on Pathway Forward

FALL RIVER (September 24, 2021)  ̶  On the day marking his seventh anniversary of becoming leader of the Fall River Diocese, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued a …

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Bishop's Blog
22
Sep
2021
A Hopeful Future

September 24th Pastoral Letter This Friday, September 24, I will issue my fourth pastoral letter to the clergy, religious and faithful of the Diocese, entitled, Journeying Together: With Jesus on …

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Press Releases and Statements
16
Sep
2021
Diocesan Red Mass Makes Return in October

FALL RIVER — While the COVID-19 pandemic precluded its taking place in 2020, the Red Mass planning committee is pleased to announce that the annual fall celebration will return to …

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Bishop's Blog
15
Sep
2021
Catechetical Sunday and Sharing the Faith

Secretariat for the New Evangelization In my August 18th blog, I shared the July 1st establishment of The Secretariat for the New Evangelization— restructuring the Office of Faith Formation, Campus …

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In the News
14
Sep
2021
Consecration to St. Joseph — Day 32

Consecration to St. Joseph ~ Prayers Week Five [maxbutton id=”4″ url=”https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/saint-joseph-light-of-patriarchs” ] Prayer for the Year of St. Joseph Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. …

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In the News
9
Sep
2021
On 9/11, Recalling the Prayer of Two Popes at Ground Zero

Each year, Patriot Day is observed on September 11th in the United States as the National Day of Service and Remembrance in memory of the nearly 3,000 people killed in …

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Bishop's Blog
8
Sep
2021
Remembering 9/11

Remember, Honor, and Pray This week, I unite my prayers with the entire country as we recall the horrendous events of September 11, 2001. How strange to contemplate that this …

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In the News
2
Sep
2021
CSS Offering ‘Give Back’ Fridays

FALL RIVER — Catholic Social Services or CSS is hosting a series of ‘Give Back’ Fridays over the next five weeks in locations across the Fall River Diocese. Susan Mazzarella, …

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Bishop's Blog
1
Sep
2021
A Special Invitation and Welcoming Students Back Safely

  On Sunday, August 29, I was honored to ordain five Congregation of Holy Cross seminarians to the Transitional Diaconate. The Congregation of Holy Cross has two important entities located …

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In the News
1
Sep
2021
New Staff Join Secretariat for the New Evangelization

FALL RIVER — The Fall River Diocesan Secretariat for the New Evangelization has announced the recent hirings of two persons to lead efforts in two key areas, joining existing staff …

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