March 20, 2020 Dear Friends, You will find below a link to my new Pastoral Letter that I am addressing to the clergy, religious and faithful in our Diocese. While we recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic is taking up much of our thoughts and actions, I decided
Read more →FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate a Mass online in Portuguese at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 19, the Solemnity of St. Joseph in the Church’s calendar. The Mass will be live streamed on the Fall River Diocesan Facebook page, www.facebook.com/fallriverdiocese/ O Bispo
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When faced with unsettling, difficult times, the faithful can find comfort in the words of Jesus. These words were not only spoken for those listening to Jesus speak 2000+ years ago, but for each of us today. The truths of the Gospel inspire peace because they do
Read more →Statement of Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., Suspending the Celebration of Masses in the Fall River Diocese March 16, 2020 Out of concern for the health and well-being of all who reside in Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands and in response to the direction
Read more →Updated December 21, 2020 The Diocese of Fall River has issued several statements in response to the coronavirus and shared resources as well. Please find below, in one place, a list of links to all of the documents. As more information develops with regard to COVID-19, the
Read more →FALL RIVER — Out of concern for the avoidance of large gatherings and for the protection and well-being of parishioners, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass this weekend, March 14-15, for all Catholics of the Fall River
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