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Day of Eucharistic Encounter to Feature Program for Children
FALL RIVER — With the aim of providing enrichment for all members of a family, the Fall River Diocesan Day of Eucharistic Encounter in September will feature a special, separate track for children....
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Olympics Opening Ceremony
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them,...
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Catholic Appeal Raises More than $4.5 Million
FALL RIVER—The 83rd Catholic Appeal, “Renew the Face of the Earth,” has closed with the annual campaign raising more than $4.5 million to support the work of the Church across the Diocese of Fall...
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Archbishop, Youth Initiative, and Church Renovation
Boston’s New Archbishop This week brought significant news to the Archdiocese of Boston as it was announced that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Sean O’Malley, OFM Cap., from the...
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Saint Vincent’s Services Annual Motorcycle Run Set for September 15
Hundreds of Motorcyclists Expected at Annual Run FALL RIVER—Saint Vincent’s Services (SVS) will hold its 19th Annual Motorcycle Run presented by Preferred Concrete Corp. on Sunday, September 15th,...
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Joy, Charity, and Hope
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary On Thursday, August 15th, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This special day commemorates the moment when our Blessed...
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August Reflections
Bishop’s Annual Retreat Last week, I spent some time at the Franciscan Guest House in Kennebunkport, Maine, for my annual retreat with the other New England Bishops. About twenty of the bishops from...
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Second Collection in Parishes Will Support FACE
FALL RIVER — For the 2023-2024 school year, FACE -the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education- awarded over 1,000 need-based scholarships to support students attending a Catholic school in the...
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Equipping Catechists
As we approach Labor Day weekend, we are reminded that summer is almost behind us, and the time to prepare for the fall has arrived. The Secretariat of the New Evangelization recently shared two...
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Celebration, Seminarians, and Support
Prayers for Eucharistic Encounter The long-awaited Diocesan Eucharistic Encounter will take place this Saturday. I am so pleased to share that the response has been so overwhelming that we have had to...
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Diocesan Priest Appointed New National Director of the Pontifical Mission...
New York, NY – The Pontifical Mission Societies USA (TPMS USA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Father Roger J. Landry as the new National Director, effective January 2025. This appointment...
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Diocesan Eucharistic Encounter in photos, on video
Nearly 1,200 persons from across the Diocese of Fall River experienced an inspiring and enriching Diocesan Eucharistic Encounter on Saturday, September 7, at Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River....
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Diocesan Eucharistic Encounter
Source and Summit Saturday, September 7, we arrived at our long-awaited Diocesan Eucharistic Encounter and were blessed with nearly 1200 participants! What a magnificent way to conclude the three-year...
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Historic Events
For the first time in history, on Saturday, September 14, the faithful people of the Brazilian community in the United States gathered from so many distant parts of this country, from Florida to...
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Diocese to Celebrate Two Anniversaries with Special Mass
FALL RIVER — A special 3 p.m. Mass on Sunday, October 6, in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Fall River, will observe and honor two significant anniversaries being celebrated in the Diocese of Fall River in...
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Bishop to Celebrate Masses for Mental Health Awareness
FALL RIVER — In the coming weeks, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate special Masses in two areas of the Diocese of Fall River to raise awareness of mental health and substance use...
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Busy and Blessed October
The month of October in the Diocese of Fall River is busy and blessed with many Masses and celebrations happening throughout the month. October is the month of the Rosary, Respect Life, and Mental...
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FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River announces today that it is updating its list of “Credibly Accused” clergy posted on the Diocesan website. Two of those who are listed have died recently and the...
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Five Year Milestone
This October marks five years of publishing my weekly blog. In these five years, I’ve covered many topics, events, and important issues. I am grateful to all of you who have been with me since the...
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Procession and Mass for Peace Set for Columbus Day Holiday
Fall River – Members of the Fall River Diocese are invited to join Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., in the annual Procession and Mass for Peace on Monday, October 14, 2024, the Columbus Day holiday....
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