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Bishop Blog: A Hopeful Future
September 24th Pastoral Letter This Friday, September 24, I will issue my fourth pastoral letter to the clergy, religious and faithful of the Diocese, entitled, Journeying Together: With Jesus on the...
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Bishop Issues Pastoral Letter, Urges Faithful to Join In Pathway Forward
FALL RIVER ̶ On the day marking his seventh anniversary of becoming leader of the Fall River Diocese, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued a pastoral letter to area Catholics entitled,...
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Renowned Jesuit Priest and Philosopher to Speak on Scientific Evidence of the...
FALL RIVER — Successive PEW surveys have shown that the number of people actively associating with a religion is on a steep decline and, in particular, the young are the most vulnerable. In 2019, 44...
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Bishop’s Blog: Many Ways to Leave a Legacy
In Part 2 of my recent Pastoral Letter, Presenting the Future, I begin by asking a question, “What Church will we leave behind?” Have you considered how you might respond? Whether you have been...
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Fr. Salach, Pastor of Perpetual Help Parish, Dies
NEW BEDFORD — Father Conrad Salach, O.F.M. Conv., pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Bedford, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 30, 2021. He had served the parish for the past ten...
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Bishop’s Blog: Vocational Pathways
Beginning the Synodal Process This Saturday, the Diocese will begin the next step in our participation in the two-year process leading up to the Synod of Bishops in Rome. The Synod of Bishops was...
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Father John Andrews, Retired Priest of Diocese, Dies
Reverend John F. Andrews, 85, a retired priest of the Fall River Diocese, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2021, at Marian Manor. John was born in North Dighton, the son of the late Francis FG...
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Catholic Schools Office Hires Nurse Manager
FALL RIVER – The Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Office is pleased to announce that Anna Manny (in photo), BSN, RN, NCSN, is serving as the Diocesan School Nurse Manager, effective November 1,...
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Bishop’s Blog: Ambassadors for Christ
Parish Ambassador Formation Last Saturday, November 6, 123 ambassadors from 91% of parishes in the Diocese came together for a Parish Ambassador Formation Day. The day, organized by the Secretariat...
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November 14-20 is Discover Catholic Schools Week
FALL RIVER – The topic of education continues to be highlighted in the media as the Covid-19 pandemic has influenced and changed every aspect of life. Despite all schools offering in-person learning...
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Bishop’s Blog: November Events
2021 US Bishops’ Fall General Assembly This week I am in Baltimore, Maryland, for the General Assembly of US Bishops, also known as the November 2021 Plenary Assembly. It is nice to be back in person...
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Bishop’s Blog: Thanksgiving and Advent
Happy Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a time of the year when we gather with family and friends in sincere gratitude for God’s abundant blessings in our lives. As I reflect on this year, I remain deeply...
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70 To Receive Marian Medal on Sunday
FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will award the Marian Medal to 70 laypersons from parishes throughout the Fall River Diocese at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, at the Cathedral of St. Mary...
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Bishop’s Blog: USCCB Fall General Assembly Recap
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Fall General Assembly in Baltimore, Maryland. It was good that we could gather again as a...
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Collection Helps Aging Religious Sisters, Brothers, Priests
FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River will hold the Retirement Fund for Religious collection at December 11-12 weekend Masses. The parish-based appeal is coordinated by the National Religious...
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Bishop Blog: Mary, Evangelization, and Synod Update
Immaculate Conception Today, December 8, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Catechism beautifully summarizes the Immaculate Conception...
View ArticleDeterminations Announced in Cases of Three Suspended Priests
FALL RIVER (December 13, 2021) ̶ The Diocese of Fall River announced today that separate allegations of sexual abuse of a minor made against three suspended priests have been determined to be...
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Bishop’s Blog: The Season of Advent and December Blessings
Celebration of Adult Confirmation On December 9th, I was honored to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Mary’s Cathedral to the confirmandi prepared through the Adult Confirmation program of...
View ArticleArea Christmas Masses to be Broadcast
FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will be the principal celebrant and homilist of the Mass for Christmas to be broadcast on Christmas Day from 12 noon to 1 p.m. on WLNE-TV, Channel 6. The...
View ArticleChristmas Message from Bishop da Cunha
Watch Bishop da Cunha’s Christmas Message in Portuguese (em Português) here Watch Bishop da Cunha’s Christmas Message in Spanish (en Español) here The post Christmas Message from Bishop da Cunha...
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