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High School Commencements, Traveling, and Father’s Day
Turning a Page: Congratulations, Class of 2025 As the calendar turned to June, Catholic and public high schools began to recognize the accomplishments of this year’s graduation class. Their...
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Candidates for Diaconate to be Installed as Readers
DARTMOUTH — Eleven candidates who are currently studying for the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Fall River will be installed as Readers by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., at 7 p.m., Tuesday,...
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St. Pius X School, Yarmouth, Announces New Principal
Deacon Schutzler YARMOUTH – Father John Kelleher, pastor of St. Pius X Parish and School in Yarmouth, is pleased to announce the confirmation of Deacon Peter Schutzler as the new principal of St. Pius...
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Standing with Immigrants, Special Assembly, and Corpus Christi
We Stand in Solidarity With Immigrants Amid Enforcement Surge “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me” (Mt 25:35) In a sincere...
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Answering the Call: How Laity are Supporting Priests and Parishes
The Value of Parish Councils: Lay Leadership Over the past several weeks, I have been encouraged by the energy and dedication at the four Parish Council Workshops held across the Diocese. These...
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2025 Lumen Christi Gala in Photos
Bishop da Cunha presents the Luminary Award to Madeleine and Richard Grace of St. Mary’s Cathedral during the Lumen Christi Cathedral Gala on Wednesday, June 25, in recognition of their dedication,...
View ArticleDiocese Announces Conclusion of Investigation of Allegations Against Father...
FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River announced today the conclusion of the investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct (none involving a minor) by Father Jay Mello. Not all ministerial...
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The Cursillo Convocation, Blessing of the Fleet, Support for the Cathedral...
Saints Peter and Paul and What Cursillo Teaches Us About Faith and Mission This past weekend, I had the joy of celebrating the closing Mass at the Cursillo Convocation. The convocation was a time of...
View ArticlePrayer for Independence Day (July 4th)
God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those who declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being. Help us to continue a good work begun long ago. Make our...
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The Role of the Diocesan Pastoral Council and Accolades for the New Diocesan...
Listening, Learning, and Leading Together: A Look Inside the Diocesan Pastoral Council As I’ve mentioned in past blog posts, every other month, I sit down with a group of people from across our...
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