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Bishop’s Blog: 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 Have Done You Must Also Do”...
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Directives to be Followed in the Fall River Diocese in Response to the...
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 declaration of a...
View ArticleParticipating in the Mass from Home
When one is unable to participate in Mass because of an illness or due to an increased risk of becoming ill, there are still ways to participate in Masses on several platforms. TELEVISION Diocesan...
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Fall River Diocese Catholic Schools Closing March 16-27, 2020
March 13, 2020 Statement from Stephen A. Perla Superintendent of Schools Diocese of Fall River In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and at the direction of Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., all...
View ArticleBishop Issues Dispensation from Obligation to Attend Sunday Mass
FALL RIVER — Out of concern for the avoidance of large gatherings and for the protection and well-being of parishioners, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued a dispensation from the obligation...
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Diocese Responds to the Coronavirus
March 13, 2020 The Diocese of Fall River has issued several statements in response to the coronavirus and shared resources as well. Please find below, in one place, a list of links to all of the...
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Statement of Bishop da Cunha Suspending Celebration of Masses
Statement of Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., Suspending the Celebration of Masses in the Fall River Diocese March 16, 2020 Out of concern for the health and well-being of all who reside in...
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Bishop’s Blog: Difficult Times
When faced with unsettling, difficult times, the faithful can find comfort in the words of Jesus. These words were not only spoken for those listening to Jesus speak 2000+ years ago, but for each of...
View ArticleBishop to Celebrate Online Mass in Portuguese for St. Joseph’s Day
FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate a Mass online in Portuguese at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 19, the Solemnity of St. Joseph in the Church’s calendar. The Mass will be live...
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Reflections on Five Years – Continuing the Mission: A Pastoral Letter from...
March 20, 2020 Dear Friends, You will find below a link to my new Pastoral Letter that I am addressing to the clergy, religious and faithful in our Diocese. While we recognize that the COVID-19...
View ArticleBishop to Lead Online Rosary, Invites Prayer Requests
FALL RIVER — Extending an invitation to all who able to pray with him, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.V.D., will lead an online recitation of the Rosary on Sunday, March 22, at 4 p.m. It will be live...
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Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Quickly Transition to Remote Learning
FALL RIVER, MA – Just over a week ago, students attending Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fall River were planning Confirmations, First Communions, retreats, graduation ceremonies, and proms as they...
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Bishop’s Blog: Beacons of Hope
New Pastoral Letter Earlier last week, I made the decision to publish my Pastoral Letter, Reflections on Five Years — Continuing the Mission in Friday’s issue of The Anchor. It is my prayer as we look...
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Additional Directives Issued for Diocese in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
FALL RIVER—Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued further directives addressing various aspects of liturgical and sacramental practices in parishes in the Fall River Diocese in the midst of this...
View ArticleMaking a Spiritual Communion
It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion, where we unite ourselves to God...
View ArticlePrayer During a Pandemic
May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake. May we who have no risk factors remember those most vulnerable. May we who have the luxury of working from home remember...
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Bishop’s Blog: Unleashing God’s Gift
As I mentioned, for the next few months, I’ll be highlighting sections of my Reflections on Five Years — Continuing the Mission pastoral letter. As we continue to work together to find a rhythm in...
View ArticleBishop to Celebrate Online Mass on Palm Sunday
FALL RIVER— This Sunday, April 5, is Palm Sunday, commemorating the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified. It marks the beginning of Holy Week. Bishop Edgar M. da...
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Message from the Office of Safe Environment
OFFICE OF SAFE ENVIRONMENT DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER To the Diocese of Fall River Community, As we adapt to a new normal, one that none of us could have foreseen, we know many of you are thinking of...
View ArticleNationwide ReportBishopAbuse.org Launched;Will Replace Regional Reporting System
FALL RIVER—In response to the apostolic letter by Pope Francis in May 2019 Vos extis lux mundi, (You are the Light of the World), a new independent third-party reporting system is in place to receive...
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