FALL RIVER \u2014 Every April, child- and youth-serving organizations \u2014 including many Catholic dioceses, parishes, and schools \u2014 participate in National Child Abuse Prevention Month to highlight the importance of protecting minors from abuse. These efforts are part of the ongoing work of dioceses across the country to carry out the U.S. bishops\u2019 \u201cCharter for the Protection of Children and Young People.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, the Fall River Diocese will offer a special Mass of Atonement, Prayer and Penance on Sunday, April 7, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral in Fall River to commemorate this special month-long observance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Mass of Atonement, Prayer and Penance that will offer special intentions for the victims of sexual abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has designated April as Child Abuse Prevention month, and one of the highlights is a Mass of Atonement,\u201d explained Deacon Joseph E. Regali, who is director of the Office of Safe Environment of the Fall River Diocese. \u201cOther dioceses may call it another name, but typically the general name is a Mass of Atonement and it is dedicated to the survivors of child sex abuse and clergy sex abuse. I believe this is the first time in our diocese that we will be holding such a Mass.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All are invited to attend the Mass.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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