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24
May
2016
TV Mass to Air at Special Time Sunday, May 29

FALL RIVER — The weekly Television Mass sponsored by the Fall River Diocese on WLNE-TV, Channel 6, will be seen at a special time this Sunday, May 29, only. The …

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13
May
2016
Retirements of Two Priests, New Assignments for Others Announced

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has announced the retirement of two priests of the Fall River Diocese and new assignments for several other priests. The Bishop …

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5
May
2016
61 to Receive Pope St. Pius X Youth Award from Bishop

FALL RIVER —Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will present the Pope Saint Pius X Youth Award to sixty-one young persons from parishes throughout the Fall River Diocese in the …

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2
May
2016
Re-located, Expanded Sister Rose House Provides Shelter, Training for Homeless

NEW BEDFORD — Outreach to the homeless in the Fall River Diocese took a step forward as the re-located and expanded Sister Rose House opened its doors in mid-April to …

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26
Apr
2016
75th Catholic Charities Appeal Begins withInvitation to Open Your Heart to Mercy

FALL RIVER – As the Church worldwide responds to Pope Francis call for a special Year of Mercy, the Fall River Diocese begins its annual Catholic Charities Appeal on May …

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22
Apr
2016
Diocese Urges Area Catholics to Share Thoughts on Parish Life in Online Survey

FALL RIVER – To help in its efforts for improved ministry and effective pastoral planning, the Fall River Diocese has posted an online parishioner survey through which area Catholics are urged …

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8
Apr
2016
Statement of Bishop da Cunha on the Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia

Statement of the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. Bishop of Fall River on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia April 8, 2016 In his exhortation, Amoris Laetitia (The Joy …

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7
Apr
2016
Two Diocesan Principals to Become Assistant Superintendents

FALL RIVER—Two veteran Catholic educators have been named to leadership positions in the Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Office. Denise M. Peixoto, currently principal of St. Mary-Sacred Heart School …

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30
Mar
2016
New President Named for Bishop Feehan High School

 ATTLEBORO, MA — Timothy B. Sullivan, founder and president of School Family Media, Inc., has been named as the new President of Bishop Feehan High School. The appointment of Sullivan, …

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26
Mar
2016
Bishop da Cunha’s 2016 Easter Message

EASTER: TIME TO RENEW OUR HOPE Dear Friends, At the beginning of one of the most important documents of the Second Vatican Council, the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in …

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