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Press Releases and Statements
17
Jun
2026
Appointments, Retirements Announced

Bishop da Cunha has announced the appointments of several priests in the Diocese and the retirements of two pastors

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Blogue do Bispo
17
Jun
2026
Consecration to the Sacred Heart, Grateful for Fathers, and Preparing for the Pilgrimage

In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the U.S. bishops' recent consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, shares highlights from the USCCB Spring General Assembly, invites the faithful to participate in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage coming to the Diocese later this month, and offers a heartfelt Father's Day reflection and prayer in gratitude for fathers and father figures.

Press Releases and Statements
16
Jun
2026
Diaconal Candidates to be Installed as Acolytes

Ministry of Acolyte is the second of two ministries candidates receive as part of their preparation for ordination as permanent deacons

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Press Releases and Statements
10
Jun
2026
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Visit Diocese

Historic Pilgrimage Will Stop in Easton, New Bedford and Fall River June 29-30

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Blogue do Bispo
10
Jun
2026
Celebrating Vocations, Graduations, our Nation, and Stewardship

In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the joy of ordaining a new priest and transitional deacon for the Diocese, shares a message of hope and human dignity with this year's Catholic high school graduates inspired by Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical, invites the faithful to participate in the nation's consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and highlights the importance of stewardship through the annual Lumen Christi Award Dinner in support of St. Mary's Cathedral.

In the News
8
Jun
2026
Video & Photos from the Ordination to Priesthood & Diaconate

With joy and gratitude to God, the Diocese of Fall River welcomed a new priest and deacon on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in an Ordination Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral …

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Blogue do Bispo
3
Jun
2026
Gathered in Faith, Sent in Mission: Celebrating Vocations, Service, and the Eucharist

In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on upcoming ordinations, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, dedicated diocesan employees, and the gift of Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist.

Press Releases and Statements
2
Jun
2026
New Priest, Deacon to be Ordained for Diocese

Bishop da Cunha to ordain Deacon Kaíque Duarte Santos and Lucas daCosta in St. Mary's Cathedral on Saturday, June 6.

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Blogue do Bispo
27
Mai
2026
Magnifica Humanitas, Young Witnesses, and Timeless Truths

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, invites us to reflect on human dignity, relationships, and the role of technology in our lives, while recent celebrations in the Diocese highlighted the witness of young disciples and the timeless mystery of the Holy Trinity.

Press Releases and Statements
20
Mai
2026
Teens from Across Diocese to Receive Youth Award

Bishop to present Pope St. Pius X Youth Award to 42 young persons in St. Mary's Cathedral on Thursday, May 21

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