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13
Mar
2020
Directives to be Followed in the Fall River Diocese in Response to the Coronavirus

Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. Bishop of Fall River March 13, 2020 Following the World Health Organization’s declaration of the Covid-19 crisis as a pandemic and the …

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Blogue do Bispo
11
Mar
2020
A Challenging Lenten Season

  This Saturday, I was pleased to participate in the 4th Annual Fall River Diocese Women and Men’s Conference on the campus of Stonehill Campus. This year’s theme, “As I …

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4
Mar
2020
Father Spitzer Presentation Cancelled

FALL RIVER — The presentation by Father Robert J. Spitzer scheduled for Thursday, March 5, at Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River has been cancelled. Father Spitzer requires an …

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4
Mar
2020
A Message from Bishop da Cunha on the Coronavirus

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Like all of you, I continue to follow news about the spread of the coronavirus, COVID 19. The CDC states that for the general American public, …

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Blogue do Bispo
4
Mar
2020
Lenten Alms and Rites

Catholic Relief Services and Lent The Rice Bowl initiative is the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, the official relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic …

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2
Mar
2020
Pastors Named for Attleboro and New Bedford Parishes

FALL RIVER − Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has announced changes in assignments for three priests in the Fall River Diocese. Father Craig A. Pregana, now the pastor of …

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In the News
26
Fev
2020
Rite of Election is Sunday in Cathedral

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate the Rite of Election this Sunday, March 1, for men and women from throughout the Fall River Diocese who …

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Blogue do Bispo
26
Fev
2020
Entering in the Lenten Season

  During Lent, special attention is given to three specific tenets of our Catholic faith — almsgiving, prayer, and fasting. The foundation for these practices can be found in Matthew’s …

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20
Fev
2020
Coyle and Cassidy Announces Enhanced Special Education Program

TAUNTON – Research estimates that 14%i of students attending public schools in the United States have some sort of learning difference.  Many families desire a Catholic education for their children, …

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In the News
20
Fev
2020
Bishop da Cunha’s 2020 Lenten Message

Bishop da Cunha’s 2020 Lenten Message: Entering in the Lenten Season During Lent, special attention is given to three specific tenets of our Catholic faith — almsgiving, prayer, and fasting. …

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