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1
Apr
2020
Unleashing God’s Gift

  As I mentioned, for the next few months, I’ll be highlighting sections of my Reflections on Five Years — Continuing the Mission pastoral letter. As we continue to work together to …

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In the News
31
Mar
2020
Prayer During a Pandemic

May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake. May we who have no risk factors remember those most vulnerable. May we who have the luxury …

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In the News
31
Mar
2020
Making a Spiritual Communion

It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion, where we unite ourselves …

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In the News
26
Mar
2020
Additional Directives Issued for Diocese in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

FALL RIVER—Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued further directives addressing various aspects of liturgical and sacramental practices in parishes in the Fall River Diocese in the midst of …

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Bishop's Blog
25
Mar
2020
Beacons of Hope

New Pastoral Letter Earlier last week, I made the decision to publish my Pastoral Letter, Reflections on Five Years — Continuing the Mission in Friday’s issue of The Anchor. It is my prayer …

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In the News
24
Mar
2020
Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Quickly Transition to Remote Learning

FALL RIVER, MA – Just over a week ago, students attending Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fall River were planning Confirmations, First Communions, retreats, graduation ceremonies, and proms as …

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In the News
20
Mar
2020
Bishop to Lead Online Rosary, Invites Prayer Requests

FALL RIVER — Extending an invitation to all who able to pray with him, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.V.D., will lead an online recitation of the Rosary on Sunday, …

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In the News
19
Mar
2020
Reflections on Five Years – Continuing the Mission: A Pastoral Letter from Bishop da Cunha

March 20, 2020 Dear Friends, You will find below a link to my new Pastoral Letter that I am addressing to the clergy, religious and faithful in our Diocese. While …

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In the News
19
Mar
2020
Bishop to Celebrate Online Mass in Portuguese for St. Joseph’s Day

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate a Mass online in Portuguese at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 19, the Solemnity of St. Joseph in the Church’s …

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Bishop's Blog
18
Mar
2020
Difficult Times

When faced with unsettling, difficult times, the faithful can find comfort in the words of Jesus. These words were not only spoken for those listening to Jesus speak 2000+ years …

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