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Ene
2024
Decree Issued on Holy Ghost Church, Attleboro

ATTLEBORO – Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued a decree for the closure of Holy Ghost Church in Attleboro. The church is a chapel of St. John the …

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Press Releases and Statements
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Dic
2023
Christmas Message 2023

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2023 Dear Friends in Christ, In this familiar passage from our Mass on Christmas, we read that Jesus is the Prince of Peace.  “For a child is born …

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Dic
2023
Diocesan Statement on Vatican Declaration on Possibility of Blessing Same-Sex Couples

Statement of the Diocese of Fall River December 18, 2023 “Sharing God’s blessing is at the heart of the mission of the Church. Fiducia supplicans, the declaration issued today by …

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Dic
2023
Area Christmas Masses to be Broadcast

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will be the principal celebrant and homilist of the Mass for Christmas to be broadcast on Christmas Day from 12 noon …

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Nov
2023
Catholic Charities Programs Aiming to Brighten Christmas for Area Families

FALL RIVER –  Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River (CCFR) has announced it is again sponsoring its Gift of Giving program to support individuals and families in need …

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Oct
2023
East Sandwich Parish to Host Relic of St. Jude

EAST SANDWICH –  Corpus Christi Parish will host a relic of St. Jude the Apostle on Saturday, November 11. The events that day will begin with a 1 p.m. Mass …

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Oct
2023
FACE Fall Dinner to Support Scholarships for Catholic School Students

FALL RIVER – FACE will host its 29th annual Fall Scholarship Dinner on Thursday, November 9, with the goal of raising funds for need-based scholarships to benefit students attending Catholic …

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Oct
2023
Bishop to Celebrate Special Mass for Mental Health Awareness

Part of New Mental Health Ministry Outreach of Catholic Charities FALL RIVER — October is designated annually as a time for greater focus on mental health and on mobilizing efforts …

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Sep
2023
Annual Procession and Mass for Peace to Take Place on Monday Holiday

FALL RIVER – Members of the Fall River Diocese are invited to join Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., in the annual Procession and Mass for Peace on Monday, October …

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Ago
2023
New Videos Highlight Impact of FACE as Special Collection Draws Near

FALL RIVER – The Foundation to Advance Catholic Education- or FACE- has launched a series of short videos to highlight its mission and the support it provides to Catholic school …

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