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16
Aug
2017
Cape Family’s Gift to Fund Wi-Fi Readiness Initiative at Diocesan Schools

OSTERVILLE — A substantial gift from a Cape Cod family will mean a big step forward for the infusion of digital learning into the curricula at Catholic schools in the …

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15
Aug
2017
Catholic Schools Taking Steps to Reach Under-Served Populations

FALL RIVER — In his recent pastoral letter “Rebuilding in Faith and Hope,” Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., called for Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fall River to …

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4
Aug
2017
2017 Catholic Charities Appeal Raises Record $4.78M

FALL RIVER — For the third consecutive year of his tenure as Bishop of Fall River, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has presided over a record-breaking Catholic Charities Appeal.  …

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26
Jul
2017
St. Anne’s Shrine to Welcome Statue to Serve as Placeof Prayer and Remembrance in Opioid Crisis

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate a 6:30 p.m. Mass in St. Anne’s Shrine, Fall River, on Wednesday, July 26, the Church’s Feast of Saints …

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7
Jul
2017
A Reflection on the Convocation of Catholic Leaders

 A Reflection on the Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America By Beth Mahoney Beth Mahoney served as the coordinator of the Fall River Diocesan delegation to the …

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6
Jul
2017
Diocesan Campus Ministry Offers First-Year Students Free Retreat

WAREHAM — The Fall River Diocese Catholic Campus Ministry will offer an overnight program entitled Embark on August 1-2 at Sacred Hearts Retreat Center in Wareham. This gathering provides an …

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5
Jul
2017
Youth & Young Adults: Let Your Voices Be Heard!Complete the Survey for the 2018 Synod on Young People

Pope Francis wants to find a better way for the Church to accompany young people in their journey to “discover their plan for life and realize it with joy” and …

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26
Jun
2017
Diocese to Participate in Convocation of Catholics from Across the Country;Bishop Asks for Prayers for Fruitful Gathering

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for the first-time ever a Convocation to take place from July 1-4, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. More than 3, 000 people from …

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16
Jun
2017
Appeal Enters Final Days;Supporters Encouraged to Make Their Donation

FALL RIVER — With less than two weeks to go, the 2017 Fall River Diocese Catholic Charities Appeal has entered the homestretch, and Appeal officials are asking those who have …

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15
Jun
2017
New Leader Appointed for Catholic Social Services

FALL RIVER — A licensed social worker with a 30-year career in human services in positions ranging from clinician to senior manager will become the next executive director of Catholic …

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