By our baptism, we are called to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. A disciple continually learns, lives, and witnesses to her/his faith. As a diocese, we look to support parishes, families, and individuals in their mission to be active, informed, and faithful witnesses of Christ and his
Read more →FALL RIVER – The Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Office announced today that all Catholic schools serving Pre-K through Grade 8 students will fully reopen this fall with in-classroom instruction five days per week. The four Catholic high schools in the diocese will announce their plans
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This week I want to return to my Reflections on Five Years — Continuing the Mission Pastoral Letter, which encompasses a look at the first five years of my time here in the Fall River Diocese. This time, we will look next at Bolstering Catholic Schools. Although COVID-19 has
Read more →SAN DIEGO (June 18, 2020)—In recognition of inspirational teaching nationwide, Jennifer Perrault, a second grade teacher at St. Pius X School in Yarmouth, has been named a recipient of the National University System – Sanford Teacher Award for Massachusetts on a surprise Zoom announcement. During a year
Read more →Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, announces the following appointments and transfers: Rev. Mr. Peter R. Scheffer, Jr., Deacon at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Seekonk Effective: June 14, 2020 Reverend
Read more →FALL RIVER ─ A new director of Catholic Cemeteries is in place for the Fall River Diocese. David Raposa of Johnston, Rhode Island, (in photo) began in the post on Monday, June 1. In his role as director, he is responsible for oversight of cemeteries administered by
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