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All Saints Day

All Hallows’ Day, the Solemnity of All Saints, or All Saints’ Day is a celebration of all Catholic saints held on November 1 each year. “On this solemnity, we recall …

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Blogue do Bispo
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A Blog Anniversary and Diocesan Events

Building Faith Blog Celebrates Its Third Year On October 21, 2019, I launched this Building Faith blog which was one of the fruits of the diocesan “Rebuilding in Faith and …

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Catholic Schools Office Hires Data Analyst

FALL RIVER — After an extensive search process, the Diocese of Fall River and the Catholic Schools Office are proud to announce that Diana Iglesias (in photo, right) has been …

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Press Releases and Statements
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Bishop Authorizes Special Collection for Hurricane Relief

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has authorized a special collection in the Diocese of Fall River to support disaster relief efforts following Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. The collection is …

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World Mission Sunday

Be the Lord’s ‘Witnesses’ in Prayer and Support This World Mission Sunday On World Mission Sunday, October 23, 2022, Pope Francis reminds us that in Baptism we are all called …

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Press Releases and Statements
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Hispanic Community Invited to Workshop on Living the Process of the Synodal Path

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., is inviting members of the Hispanic Community throughout the Diocese of Fall River to participate in a daylong workshop to help …

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New England Patriot Devin McCourty to be Guest Speaker at FACE Fall Scholarship Dinner

FALL RIVER – The Foundation to Advance Catholic Education -or FACE- will host its 28th annual Fall Scholarship Dinner on Wednesday, November 2, at White’s of Westport. Proceeds from the …

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A Universal Summons to Sanctity

  On October 5, I presented to the National Association of Hispanic Priests members at their National Convention in Newton, Mass. I was glad to accept their invitation and to …

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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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 …