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Celebrating the Good Shepherd and an Appeal to Serve Those in the Peripheries
A Shepherd to the End: Remembering Pope Francis “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” Jn 10:11-18 How profound was the Gospel reading for Monday evening when...
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Across the Diocese of Fall River since 1942, the Catholic Appeal has served as a bedrock of support for the Catholic faith in the region and countless good works aiding thousands of individuals and...
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Appointments, Retirement Announced
Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has made the following appointments: Reverend Monsignor Stephen J. Avila, V.P.,...
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Diocese Remembers, Prays for Pope at Memorial Mass
Memorial Mass in Photos Read Bishop da Cunha’s Reflection on the Passing of Pope Francis Read more about the Memorial Mass in the May 2nd issue of The Anchor The post Diocese Remembers, Prays for Pope...
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The Conclave, an “Appeal” for Those in Need, Praying for Vocations, Mother’s...
Come, Holy Spirit: The Election of a New Pope This morning, the College of Cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave that will elect the next Holy Father. Please join me in prayer...
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Bishop da Cunha issues statement on the election of the new Pope Leo XIV;...
Pope Leo XIV (Photo, CNS ) FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha has issued the following statement on the occasion of the election of Pope Leo XIV: On behalf of all the priests, deacons, religious,...
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44 Teens to Receive Diocesan Youth Award
FALL RIVER —Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will present the Pope Saint Pius X Youth Award to 44 young persons from parishes throughout the Diocese of Fall River in the context of a prayer service...
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Getting to Know Pope Leo XIV and Recognizing Youth Service to the Church
“Keep going. Keep giving. Keep living your faith through action.” On Monday evening, we celebrated young adults from throughout the Diocese with the Pope St. Pius X Youth Awards. This annual award...
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Winning Entries Announced in Safe Environment Poster Contest
Winning artists stand with Bishop da Cunha alongside their entries(l-r) Jacob Pacheco; Kazin Madeira; Bishop da Cunha; Ella Levesque; and Emma Young FALL RIVER — Four area students were winners in the...
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The Peace Papacy, the dignity of all human life, Stonehill Baccalaureate, and...
Not for Power or Privilege: The Papacy of Peace Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful as he enters St. Peter’s Square on the popemobile before his installation Mass at the Vatican on May 18, 2025. (CNS...
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