December 13 marks the 50th anniversary of the priestly ordination of our Holy Father Pope Francis. Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has asked Bishops across the country, to encourage their dioceses to honor the jubilee during Advent
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A Message for Advent Advent is a season of joyful preparation for, and expectation of, the coming of Christ into our lives, our homes, and our world. Advent is a time to direct our hearts and minds to the approaching celebration of the birth of Jesus on
Read more →FALL RIVER — The annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be taken up Dec. 7-8 in parishes in the Diocese of Fall River. The parish-based appeal is coordinated by the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO), and proceeds help hundreds of U.S. religious communities to care for
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November has been an unusually busy travel time for me. Earlier this month, the 2019 ad limina visit with Pope Francis brought me to Rome. The following week, for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Fall General Assembly, I traveled to Baltimore. Finally, an invitation
Read more →FALL RIVER — The Fall River Diocese has announced today (November 22, 2019) that an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor made against Father Michael F. Kuhn, Y.A., has been found to be unsubstantiated. The Diocese received the accusation in October 2018 and, in accord with
Read more →FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will award the Marian Medal to 72 laypersons from parishes throughout the Fall River Diocese at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 327 Second Street, Fall River. First presented
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