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In the News
27
Nov
2023
63 to Receive Marian Medal Award from Bishop

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will award the Marian Medal to 63 members of parishes from throughout the Fall River Diocese at 3 p.m. on Sunday, …

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Blogue do Bispo
22
Nov
2023
Thanksgiving and Blessings

  My dear friends, Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! As we celebrate another Thanksgiving, I want to bring to you my best wishes and blessings for a very happy …

Mensagens do Bispo
21
Nov
2023
Thanksgiving Message from Bishop da Cunha (Portuguese)

In the News
21
Nov
2023
Thanksgiving Message from Bishop da Cunha

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Blogue do Bispo
17
Nov
2023
Bishop’s Blog: USCCB Assembly and FACE Dinner

This week, I have been in Baltimore, Maryland, for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ annual General Assembly. On Saturday and Sunday, I participated in two committee meetings. I am …

Press Releases and Statements
16
Nov
2023
Catholic Charities Programs Aiming to Brighten Christmas for Area Families

FALL RIVER –  Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River (CCFR) has announced it is again sponsoring its Gift of Giving program to support individuals and families in need …

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In the News
14
Nov
2023
Catholic Schools in Diocese Focus on Learning Differences

TAUNTON – Prior to the pandemic, Stephanie Gardner initiated the IEP process for her son, Lucas, while in kindergarten at Our Lady of Lourdes School due to her personal experience …

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Blogue do Bispo
8
Nov
2023
Bishop’s Blog: Vocation Awareness

  National Vocation Awareness Week is an annual celebration to promote vocations to ordained ministry and consecrated life. The focus of this initiative is the fostering of vocations through prayer, …

Blogue do Bispo
1
Nov
2023
Bishop’s Blog: In this Together

    Mental Health Awareness The month of October, which just ended yesterday with the celebration of Halloween, reminds us also of a serious crisis affecting millions of people in …

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 …