Bishop’s Blog: Ceremonies and St. Nick

Bishop’s Blog: Ceremonies and St. Nick

Confirmation Should Change Us Receiving the Sacraments should, even in the smallest way, change us. Every reception of the Eucharist, every visit to the confessional, and even the day-to-day grace we call upon in our Baptism should all draw us closer to Christ in some way. Last

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Bishop’s Blog: A Season of Joy and Hope

Bishop’s Blog: A Season of Joy and Hope

Preparing for Advent  This Sunday, December 3, we begin the beautiful season of Advent; the time the Church sets aside each year for us to prepare for the coming of Jesus. It is important for us to remember the true meaning of Christmas—reflecting on how we can

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63 to Receive Marian Medal Award from Bishop

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will award the Marian Medal to 63 members of parishes from throughout the Fall River Diocese at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 327 Second Street, Fall River. First

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Bishop’s Blog: Thanksgiving and Blessings

Bishop’s Blog: Thanksgiving and Blessings

  My dear friends, Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! As we celebrate another Thanksgiving, I want to bring to you my best wishes and blessings for a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving for you and your family. As we gather for time together, it is also

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