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Four to Be Ordained Priests for Diocese in June Ordinations
FALL RIVER — Four men will be ordained priests for service in the Diocese of Fall River in two ordinations to take place in June. On Saturday, June 3, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Bishop Edgar...
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Bishop’s Blog: How We Care for Others
Feast of the Visitation Coming at the end of this month dedicated to Mary is the Feast of the Visitation. The Blessed Virgin Mary, having received word during the Annunciation that her relative,...
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Ordination to Priesthood Photo Gallery
Newly- ordained Fathers Christopher D. Hughes, John P. Garabedian and Brian P. Connors join with Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., following their Ordination to the Priesthood on Saturday, June 3,...
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Ordination of Deacon Thiago Menezes Santos to be Livestreamed
Watch the livestream of the ordination to priesthood of Deacon Thiago Menezes Santos (in photo) from his home parish church, St. Pius X, in Aracaju, Brazil! It will be livestreamed at 6:30 p.m. EDT...
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Bishop’s Blog: Priestly Ordinations 2023
A Memorable Moment for the Diocese We came together on Saturday, June 3rd, to celebrate the Priestly Ordination of three of our Diocese’s seminarians. God saw in these men the goodness and...
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In Photos, on Video: the Ordination of Deacon Thiago Menezes Santos
Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., ordained Deacon Thiago Menezes Santos a priest for the Diocese of Fall River on Friday, June 9, 2023 in the deacon’s home parish church, St. Pius X, in Aracaju,...
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Bishop’s Blog: Restoring and Preserving Our Mother Church
2023 Lumen Christi Gala On Wednesday, June 7, the Diocese held its second annual Lumen Christi Gala to raise awareness and the necessary funds to restore and preserve our Cathedral of St. Mary of the...
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Diaconate Appointments 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 assignments: Reverend Mr. Bryan R. Bangs, Transitional...
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Appointments 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 Brian P. Connors, Parochial Vicar...
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Bishop’s Blog: Easy and Difficult Decisions
An Ordination in Brazil I am honestly astounded at the unexpected yet truly positive impact of my decision to travel to Brazil to ordain Father Thiago Menezes Santos. I’ve received a tremendously...
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Three Priests to Enter into Retirement
FALL RIVER — Three priests of the Diocese of Fall River will retire at the end of June after serving for decades in parishes and ministries. Entering retirement are Reverend George E. Harrison, pastor...
View ArticleSt. Francis Xavier School, Acushnet, Announces Appointment of New Principal
ACUSHNET – Father Ryan Healy, pastor of St. Francis Xavier Church in Acushnet, is pleased to announce that Haley Rogers has been appointed the new principal of St. Francis Xavier School, effective July...
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Bishop’s Blog: Acknowledging Retiring Priests, Diocesan Deacons, and the...
On Friday, June 30th, Reverend George E. Harrison, pastor of Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich, who this year observed 55 years in the priesthood; Reverend Raymond Cambra, pastor of Our Lady...
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New Principal Appointed for St. Stanislaus School, Fall River
FALL RIVER – Father David Frederici, Rector of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption and Pastor of Good Shepherd and Saint Stanislaus Parishes, is pleased to announce the appointment of...
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Bishop’s Blog – Many Blessings
Blessing of the Fleet Blessing the Fleet (Source: Capecodtimes.com/picture-gallery) On June 25th, I participated in the 76th annual Mass and Blessing of the Fleet as part of the Provincetown...
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Mother of Bishop Dies
It is with sorrow and sadness, and at the same time with hope in eternal life, that we announce the passing of Josefa da Cunha (in photo), the beloved mother of Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. Mrs. da...
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Bishop’s Blog: My Mother’s Passing
The past few days have certainly been difficult ones for me. As some of you may already know, I lost my beloved mother, Josefa da Cunha, on Saturday, July 8. She died in her home in Brazil at the...
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Bishop’s Blog: Summer Gatherings
Cornerstone Society Luncheons On Tuesday, July 18th and Wednesday, July 19th, The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts hosted special luncheons for the Cornerstone Society. These generous...
View ArticleVeteran Educator Named Principal of St. Joseph School, Fairhaven
NEW BEDFORD – Father Stephen Banjare, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Fairhaven, is pleased to announce the appointment of Heidi Kuliga as the new principal of St. Joseph School. Kuliga is well known...
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Diocesan Pilgrims Heading to Lisbon for World Youth Day 2023
FALL RIVER – Twenty-four pilgrims from the Diocese of Fall River will join hundreds of thousands of young adults in Lisbon, Portugal, next week for the celebration of World Youth Day (WYD) 2023. The...
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