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18
Abr
2019
St. John Vianney Relic Coming to Diocese

FALL RIVER — The incorrupt heart of St. John Vianney will be visiting the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 327 Second Street in Fall River, on Easter Monday, …

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18
Abr
2019
Bishop da Cunha’s 2019 Easter Message

“If Christ has not been raised, then empty is our preaching; empty, too, your faith” (I Cor. 15:14). Thanks be to God for Easter!  We need the light, the joy, …

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11
Abr
2019
Massachusetts Bishops Speak Out Against Abortion Legislation

MASSACHUSETTS CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 66 Brooks Drive Braintree, MA 02184 617-746-5630 www.macatholic.org A Statement of the Roman Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts The Massachusetts State Legislature will consider passing into law two …

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11
Abr
2019
Bishop to Celebrate Easter Mass on TV

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V, will celebrate the Fall River Diocesan Television Mass on Easter Sunday, April 21, at a special time. The TV Mass on …

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8
Abr
2019
Chrism Mass Set for Tuesday of Holy Week

FALL RIVER — On Tuesday of Holy Week, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., joined by priests of the Diocese, will celebrate the annual Chrism Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral …

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1
Abr
2019
Decrees Issued on Former Church and Chapels in Fall River

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V, has decreed that Notre Dame Church in Fall River and Holy Cross and Holy Rosary Chapels, both also in Fall River, …

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1
Abr
2019
New Decree Issued Regarding Closure of St. Anne Parish, Fall River

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V, has revoked the original Decree regarding the closure of St. Anne Parish, Fall River, and has issued a new Decree. View the …

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21
Mar
2019
Diocese to Observe Child Abuse Prevention Month with Special Mass of Atonement, Prayer and Penance

FALL RIVER — Every April, child- and youth-serving organizations — including many Catholic dioceses, parishes, and schools — participate in National Child Abuse Prevention Month to highlight the importance of …

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21
Mar
2019
Diocese, Villanova University Partner to Offer Master of Science Degree in Church Management

FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River is pleased to announce it has entered into a unique partnership with Villanova University’s Center for Church Management to offer an innovative …

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10
Mar
2019
Statement Regarding Father Mark Hession

FALL RIVER— This weekend (March 9-10), parishioners at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Seekonk, and priests of the Fall River Diocese, were informed that Father Mark R. Hession …

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