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1
Mar
2017
Bishop to Celebrate Rite of Election on Sunday at Cathedral

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate the Rite of Election this Sunday, March 5, for men and women from throughout the Fall River Diocese who …

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24
Feb
2017
Bishop da Cunha’s 2017 Lenten Message

Dear Friends, As we celebrate another Lenten season, let us make this a special time of prayer, reflection, Spiritual renewal and focus on the Word of God.  The readings for …

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22
Feb
2017
Ash Wednesday is March 1st; Marks Beginning of Lent

FALL RIVER — Lent, the forty-day season of prayer, sacrifice and almsgiving in preparation for the joyous celebration of Easter, begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Parishes throughout the …

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7
Feb
2017
Diocese to Host First-Ever Lenten Women & Men’s Conference

NORTH EASTON — For Lent this year, the Fall River Diocese is offering for the first-time a one-day Women and Men’s Conference featuring nationally-noted speakers, prayer, music, and Mass as …

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3
Feb
2017
Enrollment and Marketing Director Hired for Catholic Schools

FALL RIVER — In its report last fall, the Fall River Diocese Task Force on Catholic Education recommended the hiring of a communication/marketing professional to support and augment the efforts …

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23
Jan
2017
Bishop to Gather with Religious for World Day for Consecrated Life

DARTMOUTH — In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation …

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23
Jan
2017
Open Houses, Special Activities Planned for Catholic Schools Week

FALL RIVER — Catholic schools in the Fall River Diocese will join with those across the country to observe Catholic Schools Week, an annual celebration of Catholic education in the …

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11
Jan
2017
Cape Winter Brunch to Support Catholic Schools Scholarship Fund

FALMOUTH — Once again supporters of Catholic education are invited to enjoy a winter brunch on Cape Cod complete with food and festivities, while at the same time help Catholic …

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6
Jan
2017
January 14/15 CCC Collection Supports Diocesan TV Mass, National Projects

FALL RIVER– The annual Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) collection will be taken up at parish Masses in the Fall River Diocese during the weekend of January 14-15, 2017. This yearly …

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23
Dec
2016
Bishop da Cunha’s 2016 Christmas Message

Dear Friends in Christ, When God the Father sent Jesus to save the world, the first thing he did was choose a family for his Son.  He prepared Joseph and …

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