Mother of Bishop Dies Author: Diocese of Fall River Mensagens do Bispo 10 Jul 2023 Share It is with sorrow and sadness, and at the same time with hope in eternal life, that we announce the passing of Josefa da Cunha (in photo), the beloved mother of Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. Mrs. da Cunha died in her home in Brazil on Saturday, July 8, 2023. She was 92. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 67 years, Manoel Antonio, who passed away on June 23, 2015. She lived a long and beautiful life; she raised 13 children and saw her family grow to 39 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild, to a total of 101 descendants. She was a person of great faith, and her memory will be treasured as a person who lived her life dedicated to God and family. The wake and burial will take place on Monday, July 10, 2023, in Bahia, Brazil. All are asked to keep Mrs. da Cunha, Bishop da Cunha, and his entire family in their prayers. May the soul of Mrs. da Cunha and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Diocese of Fall River Office of Communications Categories Sem categoria Mensagens do Bispo In the News Press Releases and Statements Success Stories Photo Gallery Videos Related Posts Blogue do Bispo 12 Jul 2023 My Mother’s Passing The past few days have certainly been difficult ones for me. As some of you may already know, I lost my beloved mother, Josefa da Cunha, on Saturday, July … In the News 24 Jun 2015 Father of Bishop da Cunha Dies Mr. Manoel Antonio da Cunha, the father of Fall River Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., passed away on Tuesday, June 23, in Brazil after a period of failing health. He was 91 … Read More Blogue do Bispo 25 Out 2023 Celebrating Four Years of Building Faith On October 21, 2019, I published my first Building Faith blog entry. The blog began as a recommendation from the Rebuilding in Faith and Hope initiative and continues to provide …
