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Apr
2020
Bishop to Celebrate Online Mass on Palm Sunday

FALL RIVER— This Sunday, April 5, is Palm Sunday, commemorating the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified. It marks the beginning of Holy Week. Bishop …

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31
Mar
2020
Prayer During a Pandemic

May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake. May we who have no risk factors remember those most vulnerable. May we who have the luxury …

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31
Mar
2020
Making a Spiritual Communion

It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion, where we unite ourselves …

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26
Mar
2020
Additional Directives Issued for Diocese in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

FALL RIVER—Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued further directives addressing various aspects of liturgical and sacramental practices in parishes in the Fall River Diocese in the midst of …

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24
Mar
2020
Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Quickly Transition to Remote Learning

FALL RIVER, MA – Just over a week ago, students attending Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fall River were planning Confirmations, First Communions, retreats, graduation ceremonies, and proms as …

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20
Mar
2020
Bishop to Lead Online Rosary, Invites Prayer Requests

FALL RIVER — Extending an invitation to all who able to pray with him, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.V.D., will lead an online recitation of the Rosary on Sunday, …

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19
Mar
2020
Reflections on Five Years – Continuing the Mission: A Pastoral Letter from Bishop da Cunha

March 20, 2020 Dear Friends, You will find below a link to my new Pastoral Letter that I am addressing to the clergy, religious and faithful in our Diocese. While …

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19
Mar
2020
Bishop to Celebrate Online Mass in Portuguese for St. Joseph’s Day

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate a Mass online in Portuguese at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 19, the Solemnity of St. Joseph in the Church’s …

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16
Mar
2020
Statement of Bishop da Cunha Suspending Celebration of Masses

Statement of Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., Suspending the Celebration of Masses in the Fall River Diocese March 16, 2020 Out of concern for the health and well-being of …

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13
Mar
2020
Diocese Responds to the Coronavirus Outbreak

Updated February 14, 2022 The Diocese of Fall River has issued several statements in response to the coronavirus and shared resources as well. Please find below, in one place, a …

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