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26
Mar
2021
Chrism Mass to be Livestreamed

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., invites members of the Fall River Diocese to take part virtually in this year’s annual Chrism Mass. This traditional Holy Week …

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In the News
24
Mar
2021
Celebrating the Easter Triduum During the Pandemic

FALL RIVER — For Catholics, the liturgical year reaches its highpoint next week with the Easter Triduum, from the evening of Holy Thursday, April 1, to the evening of Easter …

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Bishop's Blog
24
Mar
2021
Needed Encouragement

Year of St. Joseph The Fall River Diocese held a special Mass on Friday, March 19, to celebrate the Solemnity of St Joseph, Husband of Mary. The Mass also served …

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Bishop's Blog
17
Mar
2021
Equality Act, St. Joseph, and St. Patrick

Equality Act The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Religious Liberty, Pro-life, Marriage, Catholic Education, and Domestic Justice committees recently issued a joint letter to share our support for …

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Bishop's Blog
10
Mar
2021
Giving Life to the Church

On Sunday, February 28, in St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fall River, I celebrated the Rite of Election for men and women from throughout the Fall River Diocese, preparing to become …

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In the News
4
Mar
2021
Bishop Advises USCCB Guidance for Help with Vaccine Concerns

March 4, 2021 The recent approval of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine has prompted renewed discussion among some Catholics with moral and ethical concerns surrounding vaccine use. In response, Bishop …

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In the News
3
Mar
2021
Bishop Connolly Teacher Leads Catholic Elementary School Students in Robotics and Science Challenges

FALL RIVER – Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, middle school students across the state would participate in the FIRST® LEGO® League robotics challenges around this time of year.  Social distancing …

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Bishop's Blog
3
Mar
2021
March Events

As we continue celebrating this Year of St. Joseph, I wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on St. Joseph as Patron of the Dying, or “Patron of a Happy …

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In the News
2
Mar
2021
Annual Women and Men’s Conference to be Virtual This Year

FALL RIVER  ̶̶  The annual Fall River Diocesan Women and Men’s Conference, sponsored each March as an opportunity for Lenten renewal, will be offered this year in a virtual format.  …

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Bishop's Blog
24
Feb
2021
Prayer, St. Joseph, and Families

Prayer Request for Lent 2021 As we continue through the Lenten season, my hope and prayer for each of you, and your families, is that you will experience this Lent …

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