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1
May
2019
Diocese Launches 78th Catholic Charities Appeal

FALL RIVER–The 78th Annual Catholic Charities Appeal is underway in the Diocese of Fall River. Each year, the Appeal invites parishioners in the Diocese and community supporters to bear witness …

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18
Apr
2019
St. John Vianney Relic Coming to Diocese

FALL RIVER — The incorrupt heart of St. John Vianney will be visiting the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 327 Second Street in Fall River, on Easter Monday, …

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18
Apr
2019
Bishop da Cunha’s 2019 Easter Message

“If Christ has not been raised, then empty is our preaching; empty, too, your faith” (I Cor. 15:14). Thanks be to God for Easter!  We need the light, the joy, …

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11
Apr
2019
Massachusetts Bishops Speak Out Against Abortion Legislation

MASSACHUSETTS CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 66 Brooks Drive Braintree, MA 02184 617-746-5630 www.macatholic.org A Statement of the Roman Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts The Massachusetts State Legislature will consider passing into law two …

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11
Apr
2019
Bishop to Celebrate Easter Mass on TV

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V, will celebrate the Fall River Diocesan Television Mass on Easter Sunday, April 21, at a special time. The TV Mass on …

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8
Apr
2019
Chrism Mass Set for Tuesday of Holy Week

FALL RIVER — On Tuesday of Holy Week, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., joined by priests of the Diocese, will celebrate the annual Chrism Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral …

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4
Apr
2019
Women and Men’s Conference Closing Mass, March 9, 2019

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1
Apr
2019
Decrees Issued on Former Church and Chapels in Fall River

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V, has decreed that Notre Dame Church in Fall River and Holy Cross and Holy Rosary Chapels, both also in Fall River, …

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1
Apr
2019
New Decree Issued Regarding Closure of St. Anne Parish, Fall River

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V, has revoked the original Decree regarding the closure of St. Anne Parish, Fall River, and has issued a new Decree. View the …

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21
Mar
2019
Diocese to Observe Child Abuse Prevention Month with Special Mass of Atonement, Prayer and Penance

FALL RIVER — Every April, child- and youth-serving organizations — including many Catholic dioceses, parishes, and schools — participate in National Child Abuse Prevention Month to highlight the importance of …

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