Diocese Responds to the Coronavirus Outbreak Author: The Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. In the News 13 Mar 2020 Share Updated February 14, 2022 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 Diocese continues to work to ensure the health and safety of our Catholics and the wider community. Updated COVID Guidance for Parish Catechetical Programs (February 14, 2022) Mask Policy Updated for Catholic Schools in Diocese (February 10, 2022) December 22, 2021 Advisory: Diocese Strongly Encourages Masks at Mass COVID Guidance for Parish Catechetical Programs Bishop Issues Letter to Priests on Vaccine Exemptions Catholic Schools to Implement Mask Mandate Diocese Encourages Masks at Mass Following Updated CDC Guidance (August 1, 2021) A Video Message from Bishop da Cunha on the Lifting of the Mass Dispensation Bishop Announces Lifting of Mass Dispensation, effective June 19/20 Diocese Issues Guidelines for Liturgical Practices as Pandemic Restrictions Are Lifted Bishop da Cunha’s COVID-19 Vaccine PSA (Portuguese, Spanish, and English) Celebrating the Easter Triduum During the Pandemic Bishop Advises USCCB Guidance for Help with Vaccine Concerns Ash Wednesday is February 17; Marks Beginning of Lent Christmas Masses During the Pandemic Bishop Issues Returning to Mass Video Message Guidelines for the Resumption of Masses in the Fall River Diocese Letter from Bishop da Cunha on Reopening of Churches for Public Masses (May 18, 2020) Diocese Invited to Take Part in International, Interreligious Day of Prayer for Humanity Letter from Superintendent Regarding School Year Closure Pray with Our Nation as Bishops Seek Intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church A Message of Hope from Bishop da Cunha (April 17, 2020) Video Easter Message from Bishop da Cunha In FRC Media Interview, Bishop Reflects on Faith, Holy Week in Midst of Pandemic A Message from Bishop da Cunha Assuring All of his Thoughts & Prayers (March 26, 2020) Additional Directives Issued for Diocese in Response to Coronavirus Televised and Online Masses Diocese of Fall River Schools Quickly Transition to Remote Learning Bishop to Lead Online Rosary, Invites Prayer Requests Virtual Prayer Service for Catholic School Community What is Your Prayer Request? A Video Message from Bishop da Cunha (March 17, 2020) Bishop Suspends Celebration of Masses in Diocese Effective March 17, 2020 Bishop Issues Dispensation from Sunday Mass Directives to be Followed in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic Planning Guide for Parishes Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Closing March 16-27 Participating in the Mass from Home Catholic Mutual Backgrounder on Virus Preparedness A Message from Bishop da Cunha on the Coronavirus (March 4, 2020) Prayers & Resources Prayer of the Holy Father to Mary for Month of May 2020 Prayer During a Pandemic Making a Spiritual Communion Now On YouTube: Online Rosary Lead by Bishop da Cunha COVID-19: A Prayer of Solidarity Pope Francis’ Prayer with Mary for COVID-19 U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Responds to Coronavirus (including prayer resources) Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe in a Time of Trial and Testing USCCB Statement on Catholic Response to Outbreak of Coronavirus (February 18, 2020) Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Massachusetts Department of Public Health Department of Homeland Security WebMD: Epidemics, Pandemics & Outbreaks The Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. The Bishop of Fall River Categories In the News Press Releases and Statements Messages from The Bishop Bishop's Blog Success Stories Photo Gallery Videos Uncategorized Related Posts In the News 26 Mar 2020 Additional Directives Issued for Diocese in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak FALL RIVER—Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued further directives addressing various aspects of liturgical and sacramental practices in parishes in the Fall River Diocese in the midst of … Read More In the News 13 Mar 2020 Directives to be Followed in the Fall River Diocese in Response to the Coronavirus Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. Bishop of Fall River March 13, 2020 Following the World Health Organization’s declaration of the Covid-19 crisis as a pandemic and the … Read More In the News 21 Jan 2020 Diocese Responds to January 21st Demonstration Statement of the Fall River Diocese in Response to January 21st Demonstration January 21, 2020 An individual from a New Jersey-based group was present today (Tuesday, January 21, 2020) outside … Read More