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16
Nov
2016
Diocesan High Schools Placement Exam is December 3

The Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Fall River will accept applications and administer an Entrance/Placement Examination for new students on Saturday, December 3, with the make-up exam on …

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14
Nov
2016
81 to Receive Marian Medal from Bishop

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will award the Marian Medal to 81 laypersons from parishes throughout the Fall River Diocese at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November …

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10
Nov
2016
Veterans Day Prayers

The annual observance of Veterans Day in the United States on November 11th  has it roots in the the armistice that ended World War I hostilities in 1918. The armistice …

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4
Nov
2016
Task Force on Catholic Education Issues Final ReportRecommending Series of Changes to Strengthen Diocesan Schools;Carney Family Donates $1 Million to Support Implementation

FALL RIVER — After a year and a half of extensive research and work, the Diocese of Fall River Task Force on Catholic Education has issued its Final Report, providing …

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1
Nov
2016
Celebrations Planned for the Closing of the Holy Year of Mercy

FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River will join with Catholic dioceses throughout the world to celebrate the conclusion of the extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy on November 13 …

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25
Oct
2016
High Schools Host Open Houses, Tours in November

FALL RIVER — Students interested in attending a Catholic high school in the Fall River Diocese and their families are encouraged to come for a visit in November to learn …

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24
Oct
2016
Special Collection to Support Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts

FALL RIVER — Earlier this month Hurricane Matthew devastated significant parts of the Southeast coast of the United States and some countries in the Caribbean, especially Haiti. In response, Bishop …

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19
Oct
2016
Bishop to Lead Holy Hour for Vocations

FALL RIVER — All members of the Fall River Diocese are invited to unite their prayers in a Holy Hour for Vocations to begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November …

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19
Oct
2016
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Calls for Proposals

NEW BEDFORD — The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is the domestic anti-poverty, social justice program of the United States Catholic Bishops.  Its mission is to address the root causes …

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19
Oct
2016
Former Screen Actress, Now Benedictine, Mother Dolores Hartto Speak at Fall Scholarship Dinner

WESTPORT — Mother Dolores Hart, O.S.B., who found success and fame on the screen and stage then chose to leave it behind to enter the abbey, will be the featured speaker …

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