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9
Oct
2020
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 …

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9
Oct
2020
Westport Pastor Begins Retirement after Years of Service in Parishes and Academia

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 …

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7
Oct
2020
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 …

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5
Oct
2020
Diocesan Catholic Schools Announce Partnership with Glove Cleaners for All PPE Needs

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 …

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30
Sep
2020
Let Your Voice Be Heard – Again

MASSACHUSETTS CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 66 Brooks Drive Braintree, MA 02184 617-746-5630 www.macatholic.org Let Your Voice Be Heard – Again “Say No to ROE” The state legislature has extended the session until …

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28
Sep
2020
Annual Columbus Day Mass for Peace to be Live Streamed from Cathedral

FALL RIVER ─ For over 40 years, Catholics from throughout the Fall River Diocese have gathered in Fall River each year on Columbus Day to take part in a procession …

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18
Sep
2020
Bishop Announces Appointments

Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, announces the following appointments: Reverend Edward A. Murphy, Chaplain of …

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18
Sep
2020
Parish Totals Announced for 79th Annual Catholic Appeal

FALL RIVER–The 79th Annual Catholic Appeal raised more than $3.5 million through the support of 16,000 generous donors. Here are the individual parish totals throughout the Diocese of Fall River. …

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16
Sep
2020
Community Supports Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools and Families

FALL RIVER –  The Diocese of Fall River, the Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts and the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE) are pleased to announce awards for financial support …

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5
Sep
2020
79th Annual Catholic Appeal Raises More Than $3.5 Million

16,000 donors step forward, many online, in support of the Diocese of Fall River FALL RIVER– Conducted during an unprecedented time, the 79th Annual Catholic Appeal, “See All the People,” …

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