Skip to content
In the News
2
May
2018
57 to Receive Diocesan Youth Award

FALL RIVER —Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will present the Pope Saint Pius X Youth Award to 57 young persons from parishes throughout the Fall River Diocese in the …

Read More
In the News
26
Apr
2018
Diocese Launches 77th Annual Catholic Charities Appeal in May

FALL RIVER — The Fall River Diocese will begin the 77th annual Catholic Charities Appeal in May with a theme of “Sharing Faith and Hope,” chosen to underscore the mission …

Read More
In the News
13
Apr
2018
Bishop Asks for Prayers Following Death of Yarmouth Police Officer

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued the following statement following the fatal shooting of Police Officer Sean Gannon: “Like so many, I am stunned and …

Read More
In the News
29
Mar
2018
Bishop da Cunha’s Easter Message 2018

Mother Nature and Easter Joy “Look at the birds in the sky…from the way the wild flowers grow” (Mt. 6:26, 28).  When autumn arrives every year, we feel in the …

Read More
In the News
23
Mar
2018
Bishop to Celebrate Easter TV Mass at Special Time

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V, will celebrate the Fall River Diocesan Television Mass on Easter Sunday, April 1, at a special time. The TV Mass on …

Read More
In the News
21
Mar
2018
Bishop Releases Financial Transparency Report

FALL RIVER — With an over year-long audit process now complete, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has announced the release of a Financial Transparency Report for the Chancery Operations …

Read More
In the News
21
Mar
2018
Wednesday, March 21st Listening Session is Postponed

The Listening Session with Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., scheduled for Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in St. Ann Church in Raynham has been postponed because of the nor’easter forecast …

Read More
In the News
19
Mar
2018
Steps Announced to Strengthen Taunton Catholic Schools

TAUNTON — To strengthen Catholic school education in Taunton, the Diocese of Fall River’s Catholic School leaders are taking a number of short- and long-term steps. In the short-term, St. …

Read More
In the News
19
Mar
2018
Tenebrae Set for Wednesday of Holy Week at Cathedral

FALL RIVER — A special prayer service called Tenebrae is held each year on the Wednesday evening of Holy Week at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fall River. This year, it …

Read More
In the News
16
Mar
2018
Bishop to Celebrate Chrism Mass

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 …

Read More