Statement of Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., on the Death of George Floyd and its Aftermath June 3, 2020 The past week in our country has been trying, disturbing, and difficult. We shared understandable concern and anxiety as the first steps were taken toward a reopening
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Our Country’s Current Unrest The past week in our country has been trying, disturbing, and difficult. We shared understandable concern and anxiety as the first steps were taken toward a reopening of our pandemic-shuttered society. We rejoiced with the reopening of our churches. At the same time,
Read more →FALL RIVER — The 79th Annual Catholic Appeal is kicking off during an extraordinary year for the Diocese of Fall River and the world. For nearly eight decades, the Appeal has delivered critical resources to uphold the vitally important agencies and ministries of the diocese. This year,
Read more →FALL RIVER — The Fall River Diocese has today released a video message, Returning to Mass, from Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., for parishioners across Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands in preparation for the return of public celebrations of Masses in their parish churches. As
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A Reason for Hope In the midst of this worldwide pandemic, do you have hope? “Always be ready to give an explanation for your hope,” says St. Peter. In the suffering of the sick crowd, in the perplexity of those who do not attend church,
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Reflecting on Renewing Diocesan Ministries Continuing the sharing of the ten activity points from my Pastoral Letter: Reflections on Five Years – Continuing the Mission today, I wish to discuss “Renewing Diocesan Ministries to Serve Better the Needs of the Faithful.” One of the essential tasks of a
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