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Bishop’s Blog: Mass for Peace and the Rosary
A Special Mass for Peace in Our World The Columbus Day Procession and Mass for Peace is a long tradition in the Fall River Diocese. It was first held in 1975, especially to pray for peace in Portugal,...
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Fall River Parish Collaborative Opens Pope Francis Outreach Center
FALL RIVER ─ Pope Francis has shared his belief that prayer for those in need of help needs to be followed by action to offer that help. Said the Pope in 2013, “Yes, you pray for the hungry. But then,...
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Diocesan Catholic Schools Announce Partnership with Glove Cleaners for All...
FALL RIVER – When Governor Charlie Baker announced the closing of all schools on March 13, 2020, the extent and impact of the Covid-19 virus was yet to be fully realized. As the weeks turned into...
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Westport Pastor Begins Retirement after Years of Service in Parishes and...
FALL RIVER ─ Father Leonard P. Hindsley (in photo at right), the longtime pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Westport, retired in September after more than 35 years of priestly service in...
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Mass at Cathedral to Highlight Respect Life Month
FALL RIVER— Each October the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month. As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of...
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Registered Nurse Joins Catholic Schools Office Administration
FALL RIVER – The Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Office is pleased to announce that Linda Arruda (in photo), RN, has joined the Catholic Schools Office team, supporting the 21 Catholic schools...
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Bishop’s Blog: Respect Life Month
As we reflect on the dignity of every human being, especially this month, which is Respect Life Month, we think about saving lives and defending life; we think of so many innocent people whose lives...
View ArticleSeventeen Men to be Admitted as Candidates for the Permanent Diaconate
FALL RIVER — Seventeen men will be admitted to candidacy for the Permanent Diaconate of the Diocese of Fall River on Tuesday, October 27, at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish in Fall River. Bishop Edgar...
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Bishop’s Blog: Many Ways to Respect Life
Domestic Violence Awareness October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “When Home is Unsafe: Recognizing the Reality of Domestic Violence Today.” As an initiative focused...
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All Saints Day
CNS Photo All Hallows’ Day, the Solemnity of All Saints, or All Saints’ Day is a celebration of all Catholic saints held on November 1 each year. “On this solemnity, we recall the holy men and women...
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Bishop’s Blog: Looking Forward to November
Deacon Candidates Last evening, seventeen men were admitted to candidacy for the Permanent Diaconate of the Diocese of Fall River. Admission to candidacy occurs when the prospective candidates have...
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Foundation to Advance Catholic Education Announces Selection for 2020 Timothy...
FALL RIVER – For over a quarter of a century, the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE) has sponsored a fall dinner to raise money in support of scholarships for students to attend local...
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Bishop’s Blog: Building Faith Anniversary
In October 2019, I introduced my new Building Faith blog, which came as both a fruit of the diocesan Rebuilding in Faith and Hope initiative and a wonderful way to celebrate my fifth year as Bishop...
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Discover Catholic Schools Week Set for Elementary Schools Nov. 8-14
FALL RIVER — The 2020-21 school year will be remembered for many reasons: masks, social distancing, hand sanitizer, and outdoor classes. But for the Catholic elementary schools of the Diocese of Fall...
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Statement of Bishop da Cunha on the McCarrick Report
Statement of Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., in Response to the McCarrick Report November 11, 2020 Yesterday, the Vatican released a long awaited report on its investigation of former Cardinal...
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Bishop’s Blog: Initial Thoughts on the McCarrick Report
Yesterday, the Vatican released a long-awaited report on its investigation of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. The report is a detailed exposition of the Holy See’s knowledge and decision-making...
View ArticleDetermination Made in Case of New Bedford Priest on Administrative Leave
FALL RIVER – Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has announced that a determination has been made in the case of a former New Bedford pastor currently on leave from ministry because of allegations of...
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Bishop’s Blog: News and Notables
Yesterday, Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. of Boston, Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester) and I released a statement regarding the pending state budget, which includes Senate amendment (No....
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Pope St. Pius X Awards Ceremony to be Virtual
Due to the rising cases of COVID-19, the Diocese of Fall River has made the decision to cancel the in-person Pope Saint Pius X Youth Awards presentation and replace it this year with a virtual modified...
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Bishop’s Blog: USCCB 2020 General Assembly Meeting
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for the 2020 Fall General Assembly from November 16-17, this year, in a virtual format. This gathering, one of the best-attended...
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