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79th Annual Catholic Appeal Raises More Than $3.5 Million

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,” …

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2020
Clergy Appointments, Retirement Announced

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 …

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2020
Senior Director Is Appointed for Youth, Young Adult and Family Ministries

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 …

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2020
Saint Vincent’s Services Holds Back to School Supplies Drive

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 …

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2020
Adult Confirmation Preparation Course to Offered Online this Fall

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 …

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2020
State of Diocese Report is Published

FALL RIVER — With its intent to provide parishioners and benefactors with a better understanding of how their support enables the mission of the Catholic Church in Southeastern Massachusetts and …

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2020
Newman Catholic Ministry Announces Virtual, In Person Programs for Fall Semester

DARTMOUTH ─ Newman Catholic Ministry serves colleges and universities in the Fall River Diocese by providing pastoral services, programs of faith enrichment and instruction, and opportunities for college students to …

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27
Jul
2020
Father Richard Roy to Retire in August

FALL RIVER — After 45 years of priestly ministry, Father Richard M. Roy (in photo), who is pastor of St. Julie Billiart Parish and chaplain to Bishop Stang High School, …

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21
Jul
2020
New Superintendent Named for Diocesan Schools

FALL RIVER − An educator with nearly 20-years of experience as an administrator and teacher in Catholic schools including Bishop Feehan High School has been selected to lead schools in …

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10
Jul
2020
Elementary Schools to Reopen this Fall with In-Classroom Instruction

FALL RIVER – The Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Office announced today that all Catholic schools serving Pre-K through Grade 8 students will fully reopen this fall with in-classroom …

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