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Fev
2024
Finding spiritual warmth during an Outer Cape winter

Thanks to some generous donations, Father Phil Hamel, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Wellfleet and St. Peter’s Parish in Provincetown, has created places where folks can spend time in prayer and reflection in both churches.

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In the News
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Fev
2024
St. Vincent’s Services cares for the vulnerable through dedicated staff and donations

CEO Kristen Dutra praised the generosity of donors, but said that support is stretched with so many non-profits looking for assistance.

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In the News
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Fev
2024
Talbot Apartments to be renovated to former glory

The Diocese of Fall River is working to renovate the Talbot Apartments in New Bedford after a devastating fire in November of 2022.

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Blogue do Bispo
31
Jan
2024
The Heart of the Church

On February 2, 2024, the Church will celebrate World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, with some parishes focusing on it during the weekend Masses, February 3-4, 2024.

Blogue do Bispo
24
Jan
2024
Celebrating Catholic Schools

  Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States, which is now in its 50th anniversary year. This year’s theme of “Catholic Schools …

Press Releases and Statements
23
Jan
2024
Schools in Diocese Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

FALL RIVER – Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States, which is now in its 50th anniversary year. This year’s theme of “Catholic …

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Blogue do Bispo
18
Jan
2024
Focusing on the Word of God and Life

  Sunday of the Word of God The Sunday of the Word of God, instituted in 2019 by Pope Francis in his Apostolic Letter, Motu proprio “Aperuit illis,” is celebrated …

Press Releases and Statements
16
Jan
2024
Fall River Catholic School Leverages Unique Tool to “Fill the Math Gaps”

FALL RIVER – As Megan dos Santos took over the principal role at Holy Name School in Fall River, one of her immediate goals was to address high school math …

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Press Releases and Statements
12
Jan
2024
Decree Issued on Holy Ghost Church, Attleboro

ATTLEBORO – Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued a decree for the closure of Holy Ghost Church in Attleboro. The church is a chapel of St. John the …

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Blogue do Bispo
11
Jan
2024
Pastoral Councils

The Diocesan Pastoral Council The Second Vatican Council urged every diocese to establish a pastoral council “whose responsibility is to investigate under the authority of the Bishop all those things …