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October Events

Mass of Thanksgiving On Sunday afternoon, we had a special Mass of Thanksgiving in our Cathedral to celebrate two significant anniversaries happening this year. The first is the 120th anniversary of...

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Bishop’s Blog: Peace, Preparedness, and Prevention

Praying for Peace On Monday, we had our annual Procession and Mass for Peace. It’s a longstanding tradition and very worthwhile endeavor in the Diocese that goes back to 1975. The October holiday is...

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Parishes Providing Assistance to Hurricane Victims

FALL RIVER — Many parishes in the Diocese of Fall River are collecting donations to support hurricane relief for victims of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Earlier this month, Bishop Edgar M....

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Rev. Msgr. John A. Perry Dies

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Reverend Monsignor John A. Perry, P.A., 87, of Fall River. Msgr. Perry died on October 22, 2024. Born on May 10, 1937, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, he...

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Renewal, Pastoral Care, and a Sad Passing

A Time For Fraternity And Renewal I am finishing up this week’s blog during a break in our biennial Convocation of Priests in the Diocese. Our Ongoing Formation of Priests Committee hosts this...

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Called by Name: Answering a Call to Serve 

Do You Know Someone Being Called by Name? I am encouraged that our Diocesan Vocation office is launching an innovative initiative to find and welcome individuals who are discerning a call to the...

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Parishioners to Take Part in Vocations Initiative

FALL RIVER — Sunday, November 10, will be Called by Name Sunday in the Diocese of Fall River, and parishioners will be asked to take part in this initiative to help identify and accompany faithful...

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Celebrating Vocations Awareness Week and Remembering Good and Faithful Servants

Vocations Awareness Week Among the many celebrations in the Church is National Vocation Awareness Week, a nationwide effort during the first week of November each year to promote vocations to the...

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Reflecting with Gratitude, Moving Forward with Purpose

State of the Diocese Did you know that Catholic Charities of Fall River provides some form of support to more than 27,000 homes in our Diocese? Or that a recently renovated building now offers 26...

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As Milestones are Observed, New Report Offers Look at State of the Diocese

FALL RIVER — For the Diocese of Fall River, this year has had special significance: it marks both the 120th anniversary of its establishment and the 10th anniversary of the installation of Bishop...

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Fostering a Culture of Protection

You may have seen the report shared at parishes last weekend that provides an update on Safe Environment initiatives in the Diocese. This update was issued in advance of World Day for the Prevention...

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Bishop to Present Marian Award to 64 from Across Diocese

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will present the Marian Award to 64 members of parishes from throughout the Fall River Diocese at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, at the Cathedral of St....

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Thanksgiving, the Arrival of Advent & Transforming Lives Through Catholic...

A Time to Give Thanks Happy Thanksgiving! Following, please find my 2025 Thanksgiving message in English, Español, and Português. English Español Português This week, we celebrate a day of gratitude...

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Diocese Renews Call to Support Priests through Serving the Shepherds Fund

FALL RIVER – Last year, the Diocese of Fall River launched the Serving the Shepherds Fund, which is a fund designated to support priests. Instead of reaching out to the Diocesan faithful and inviting...

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Marian Awards and the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Recognizing Service to the Church Each year, we gather as a Diocesan family in the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption for the presentation of the Marian Medal – now Marian Awards – to recognize...

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Bishop’s New Pastoral Letter Introduces Initiative to Strengthen Diocesan...

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued a pastoral letter to Catholics of the Diocese of Fall River introducing an initiative designed to strengthen the ministry of diocesan priests...

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Catholic Charities Gift of Giving Program Aiming to Spread Joy to Families in...

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River has announced that it is continuing its annual Gift of Giving Program this year for Christmas. Catholic Charities officials explain that many of the...

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Stronger Priests and the Season of Giving

A Time for Fortitude: Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church We recently learned of the passing of a 33-year-old priest in Iowa, Father Dennis Conway, who tragically took his own life....

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Jubilee 2025 and Prayerful Strength for the Fortitude Initiative

Journey into Grace: Become a Pilgrim of Hope On December 24, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door to St. Peter’s Basilica to mark the opening of the Jubilee Year. With the theme, Pilgrims of Hope, the...

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Christmas 2024 Message from Bishop da Cunha

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “For You O Lord are my Hope…my trust is in You” (Psalm 146:5). How well this ancient Psalm conveys the true source of our joy at Christmas.  For amid the darkness...

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