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16,000 donors step forward, many online, in support of the Diocese of Fall River FALL RIVER– Conducted during an unprecedented time, the 79th Annual Catholic Appeal, “See All the People,” has come to a close. During this year’s Appeal the Diocese of Fall River navigated numerous challenges

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: Reverend Thomas A. Frechette, part-time chaplain for diocesan cemeteries while remaining Pastor of Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Pocasset. Effective:  July 30,

FALL RIVER ─ At the conclusion of its work last year, the Youth and Young Adult Commission that met as part of the Fall River Diocesan Rebuilding in Faith and Hope planning initiative presented a series of recommendations to Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. Principal among

FALL RIVER ─ Saint Vincent’s Services is holding a Back to School Supplies Drive. Needed items include: backpacks (one color, no design) lunch bags, 5 X 7 journals, non-recordable MP3 players, earbuds, single folders, pencil cases (zipper pouches preferred), binder tab separators, three-ring binders (1.5-2 inch), pencils,

FALL RIVER — The Diocesan Faith Formation Office will offer an online adult Confirmation preparatory program this fall for adults 18 and older who wish to receive the sacrament. Essential Catholicism: A Preparation Course for Adult Confirmation will be conducted online on six consecutive Thursday evenings, beginning