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Diocese to Welcome New Priest
FALL RIVER — Deacon Ryan J. Healy (at right) will be ordained into the priesthood for service in the Fall River Diocese by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., in the context of an 11 a.m. Mass on...
View ArticleStatement of the Fall River Diocese on the Removal of a Fall River Pastor
FALL RIVER – At the conclusion of Masses this weekend (May 25-26, 2019), parishioners of Holy Trinity Parish in Fall River were informed that their pastor, Father Bruce Neylon, has been removed from...
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2019 Catholic Charities Appeal Passes $2M at Halfway Point
FALL RIVER–The 78th Annual Catholic Charities Appeal, which supports the many agencies assisting those in need throughout the Diocese of Fall River, has reached its halfway point. As of the end of...
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Bishop Announces Appointments, Transfers
Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, announces the following appointments and transfers: Reverend Mr. Steven A....
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2019 Catholic Charities Appeal at $3M and Nearing Home Stretch
FALL RIVER–The 78th Annual Catholic Charities Appeal has raised $3 million to date, with just two weeks remaining in the annual campaign, which ends on Sunday, June 30. There is still time to make a...
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Five Diocesan Priests to Retire
FALL RIVER — Five priests will retire from parish ministry in the Fall River Diocese this summer after decades of dedicated service. To retire are Reverend Monsignor Edmund J. Fitzgerald, who is pastor...
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FACE Summer Gala to Support Catholic Schools’ Scholarship Fund
MASHPEE — The 22nd annual FACE Summer Gala to support Catholic school students in the Fall River Diocese is set for Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee. With a delicious...
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New Academy Hires Director of STEM Education
TAUNTON – Fall River Diocese Catholic School Superintendent Steve Perla has announced the appointment of Ellen Russell (in photo) as the new Academy’s Director of STEM Education. This appointment is in...
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Longtime Diocesan Health Facilities Employee Named New CEO
Joanne M. Roque FALL RIVER — Joanne M. Roque, who joined the staff of Madonna Manor in North Attleboro 30 years ago, has been named the new leader of Diocesan Health Facilities, the...
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Bishop Announces Appointments, Transfers
Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, announces the following appointments and transfers: Very Reverend Daniel W....
View ArticleIn Agreement with Diocese, St. Anne’s Preservation Society to Re-open,...
FALL RIVER — The Fall River Diocese and the St. Anne’s Preservation Society have entered into an agreement through which the Preservation Society will re-open under its care and oversight St. Anne’s...
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Day of Prayer, Holy Hours for Planning Set for July 26th
FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., is asking that Friday, July 26th, the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, be a special Day of Prayer for the success of the work of the Planning Commissions...
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Catholic Youth Day Set for this Summer on Cape Cod
EAST SANDWICH—Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., invites high school age youth throughout the Fall River Diocese to the second annual diocesan Catholic Youth Day to take place on Wednesday, August 7, at...
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Director Named to Lead Diocese’s First Early Learning Center
ATTLEBORO — Fall River Diocesan School Superintendent Steve Perla has announced the appointment of Christine Barrett (in photo) as the director of the new Little Flower Early Learning Center, located...
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St. Anthony of Padua Relics to Tour Diocese in August
St. Anthony of Padua Reliquary FALL RIVER—From Monday, August 26 to Saturday, August 31, two first-class and precious relics of the Portuguese-born saint, St. Anthony...
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Annual Catholic Charities Appeal Surpasses $4 Million
78th Annual Appeal, ‘See All the People,’ Surpasses $4 Million The Catholic Foundation expanding philanthropic efforts in support of the Diocese of Fall River FALL RIVER–The 78th annual Catholic...
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Parish Totals Announced for 2019 Catholic Charities Appeal
FALL RIVER — As announced last month, the 78th Annual Catholic Charities Appeal in the Fall River Diocese raised $4.1 million through the support of more than 20,000 generous donors. Provided below is...
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Dioceses in Four New England States Launch Independent Third-Party System to...
Dioceses of the Boston Province including the Fall River Diocese have launched a third party, independent system to report abuse by Catholic bishops. The Bishops of the province have agreed to make...
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New Principal in Place for New Year at St. John’s School, Attleboro
FALL RIVER — Kellie Kickham (in photo) has been appointed principal of St. John the Evangelist School in Attleboro. The appointment, which became effective July 1, was announced recently by Fall River...
View ArticleRed Mass Set for September 28
FALL RIVER — The Fall River Diocese will offer the annual Red Mass on Saturday, September 28, at 4 p.m. in the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 327 Second Street in Fall River. A long-standing...
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