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1
Jun
2020
79th Annual Catholic Appeal, “See All the People Kicks Off,” Seeks to Aid the Diocese in Its Time of Need

FALL RIVER — The 79th Annual Catholic Appeal is kicking off during an extraordinary year for the Diocese of Fall River and the world. For nearly eight decades, the Appeal …

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28
May
2020
Bishop Issues “Returning to Mass” Video Message

FALL RIVER — The Fall River Diocese has today released a video message, Returning to Mass, from Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., for parishioners across Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and …

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18
May
2020
Diocesan Churches to Reopen for Masses Pentecost Sunday Weekend, May 30-31st

FALL RIVER — Following Governor Charlie Baker’s announcement this morning allowing the resumption of services at houses of worship in the state, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., conferred with …

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8
May
2020
Prayers for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Prayer Loving God, As a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless our mother. Let the example of her faith …

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8
May
2020
Diocese Invited to Take Part in International, Interreligious Day of Prayer for Humanity

FALL RIVER— The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue is extending an invitation to “believers of all religions and people of good will” to observe a day of prayer, fasting and …

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6
May
2020
Pro-Life Apostolate Special Mother’s Day Mass to be Live Streamed

FALL RIVER — On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, the diocesan office of the Pro-Life Apostolate and Project Rachel is hosting a Mother’s Day Mass at 10 a.m. that will …

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5
May
2020
New Website Offers Easy Online Access toDiocesan Pro-Life Apostolate and Project Rachel Information

FALL RIVER − The office of the Pro-Life Apostolate & Project Rachel Ministry in the Fall River Diocese recently announced the launching of its new website, prolifefallriver.org. “This website will …

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4
May
2020
Text of Pope Francis’ Prayer to Mary During Coronavirus Pandemic

O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took …

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30
Apr
2020
Planning Website is Launched

FALL RIVER − The Fall River Diocesan Strategic and Pastoral Planning Office has launched a website dedicated to the ongoing “Rebuilding in Faith and Hope” planning initiative in the diocese …

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27
Apr
2020
Pray With Our Nation as Bishops Seek Intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church

FALL RIVER — As the world continues to face the ongoing effects of the global pandemic of the coronavirus, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will join with bishops across …

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