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25
Ago
2022
Diocese Announces Updates to Lists of Accused Clergy

FALL RIVER (August 25, 2022) — The Diocese of Fall River has announced today the addition of the names of two priests to its list of “Credibly Accused” clergy posted …

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5
Ago
2022
North Attleborough Priest Placed on Administrative Leave

FALL RIVER (August 7, 2022) – In a communication from Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., read at Masses this weekend (Aug. 6-7), parishioners of Transfiguration of the Lord Parish …

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1
Jul
2022
Diocese Submits Report on Findings for Synod on Synodality

The Diocese of Fall River has submitted to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops its report for the Synod on Synodality, providing a summary of key themes and takeaways from …

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10
Jun
2022
Faithful Invited to Join Bishop da Cunha to Launch the Eucharistic Revival

FALL RIVER— Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will launch the nationwide Eucharistic Revival initiative in the Diocese of Fall River with a special Mass and procession on Saturday, June …

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10
May
2022
43 Teens Receive Diocesan Youth Award

FALL RIVER — Forty-three young persons from across the Diocese of Fall River were honored with the Pope Saint Pius X Youth Award for their service to their parish in …

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10
May
2022
Inaugural Lumen Christi Gala Will Support Restoration of Cathedral

FALL RIVER — A first-time-ever event will take place next month both to celebrate St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fall River and to help restore the iconic 166-year-old church. The inaugural …

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28
Abr
2022
Diocese Raises Over $250,000 in Collection for Ukraine

FALL RIVER — This year Ash Wednesday fell in early March less than a week after the large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine and as the heartbreaking plight of the Ukrainian …

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7
Abr
2022
Bishop to Celebrate Easter TV Mass at Special Time

FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River Television Mass will expand to a full hour and air at a special time on Easter Sunday. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, …

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1
Abr
2022
Gathering Planned to Close the Diocesan Phase of the Synod

FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River will host a special morning of prayer, reflection, and discussion to conclude the Diocesan Phase of the 2021-2023 Synod. Parish Synod Ambassadors …

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22
Mar
2022
Bishop da Cunha to Join Pope in Consecration of Russia, Ukraine

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will join Pope Francis and all of the world’s bishops on Friday, March 25, 2022, in consecrating Russia and Ukraine to …