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29
May
2018
At Weekend Masses, Bishop Conveys Sad Newsthat St. Bernadette Parish Will Close

FALL RIVER — Facing serious challenges including a steady decline in Mass attendance, mounting debt, and an unanticipated loss of outside income, St. Bernadette Parish in Fall River will close …

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25
May
2018
New President Named for Coyle and Cassidy High School and Middle School

TAUNTON – Bernard Audette, Ed.D, has been named as the new President for Coyle and Cassidy High School and Middle School. Audette (in photo) is the current Principal of Holy …

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22
May
2018
May 27th TV Mass to Air at Special Time

FALL RIVER — The weekly Television Mass sponsored by the Fall River Diocese on WLNE-TV, Channel 6, will be seen at a special time on Sunday, May 27, only.  The …

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Press Releases and Statements
17
May
2018
Permanent Diaconate Information Nights Scheduled

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has authorized the formation of a new class for Permanent Deacons in the Fall River Diocese, beginning in the spring of …

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14
May
2018
Diocesan Seminarian to be Ordained a Deacon

FALL RIVER — Diocesan seminarian Ryan J. Healy will be ordained a transitional deacon by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., in an 11 a.m. Mass on Saturday, May 19, …

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11
May
2018
Cathedral to Host “Hymn Fest for Our Lady”

FALL RIVER — All are welcome to a “Hymn Fest for Our Lady” to take place at 4 p.m., Sunday, May 20, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, at the corner of …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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