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Press Releases and Statements
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Audit Finds Diocese Compliant with Charter

FALL RIVER —The Diocese of Fall River has been found to be in compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, the comprehensive set of procedures …

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Blogue do Bispo
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Catholic Youth, Mass for Peace, and a New Parish

Catholic Youth Day 2022 On October 1st, the Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, the Diocese held the 2022 Catholic Youth Day. St. Therese’s writings hold many profound lessons for …

In the News
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Public Safety Educator Named to New School Resource Officer Post

FALL RIVER – After an extensive search process, the Diocese of Fall River and Catholic Schools Office are proud to announce that Christine Leeman (in photo) has been appointed to …

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Press Releases and Statements
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New Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries Website Designed to Serve as Information Hub

FALL RIVER — The Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries office has launched a website to serve as an online resource for information and guidance on Catholic burial options at the 12 cemeteries …

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Blogue do Bispo
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Caring for Youth and Young People

Upcoming Catholic Youth Day Our Catholic Youth Day will take place this Saturday, October 1, on the grounds of Cathedral Camp. This free, one-day event, from 10 a.m. to 6 …

In the News
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Annual Procession and Mass for Peace to Take Place on Monday Holiday

Fall River – Members of the Fall River Diocese are invited to join Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., in the annual Procession and Mass for Peace on Monday, October …

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Blogue do Bispo
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Migrant Crisis Update and Convocation Remarks

Response to Migrant Crisis On Friday, September 16th, I issued a statement in response to the unexpected arrival of migrants on Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday, September 14th. I began with …

In the News
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Decree Issued for St. Thomas More, St. Patrick and St. Louis de France Parishes

FALL RIVER – Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., has decreed that, effective October 1, 2022, the Parishes of St. Thomas More and St. Patrick in Somerset and St. …

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Mensagens do Bispo
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Bishop Issues Statement on Arrival of Migrants

September 16, 2022 Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued the following statement in response to the unexpected arrival of migrants on Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday, September 14: “In …

Blogue do Bispo
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Forming Disciples and Blessing Catechists

Parish Leader Convocation On Saturday, September 10th, the Diocese came together for the first Parish Leader Convocation, at which I presided over the morning’s Mass and addressed the participants during …