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Abr
2022
Chrism Mass Set for Tuesday of Holy Week

FALL RIVER — On Tuesday of Holy Week, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., together with priests of the Diocese, will celebrate the annual Chrism Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral …

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1
Abr
2022
New CEO Announced for Saint Vincent’s Services

FALL RIVER – Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha S.D.V., is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristen Dutra, MA, LMHC, (in photo) to the position of Chief Executive Officer for …

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11
Mar
2022
A Prayer for Peace in Ukraine

Heavenly Father, Your Son taught us “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called Children of God.” In this time of great worry, we fervently pray that Your Holy …

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10
Mar
2022
Best-selling Author and Virtuoso Pianist Mona Golabek to be Keynote Speaker at Diocesan Catholic Educators’ Development Conference

NORTH DARTMOUTH – The situation in the Ukraine currently has the attention of the entire world and, because of technology, the world is able to see and hear the effect …

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1
Mar
2022
Bishop da Cunha Issues Message for Lent

Lenten Message 2022 Dear Friends in Christ, The holy season of Lent is again upon us, a season in which we are called to embark on a spiritual journey of …

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24
Feb
2022
Video Campaign Invites Families to Rediscover Catholic Schools

FALL RIVER – According to the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), there has been an unprecedented increase in Catholic school enrollment for the 2021-22 school year.  Nationally, there are 3.8 …

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8
Feb
2022
Statement of Diocese in Response to February 8th Press Conference

STATEMENT OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER IN RESPONSE TO ROAD TO RECOVERY PRESS CONFERENCE February 8, 2022 In December 2021, the Diocese of Fall River announced that separate allegations …

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2022
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week is Jan. 30 – Feb. 5

FALL RIVER – The topic of education continues to be highlighted in the media as the Covid-19 pandemic has influenced and changed every aspect of life.  Despite all schools offering …

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2022
New Class to Form for Permanent Deacons

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has authorized the formation of a new class of Permanent Deacons for the Diocese of Fall River beginning in September 2022. A series of …

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2022
Two New Bedford Catholic Schools to Merge

FALL RIVER – The Diocese of Fall River announced today that due to compounding financial challenges from the COVID pandemic, Holy Family Holy Name School and St. James St. John …

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