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7
Mar
2016
Bishop to Celebrate Chrism Mass

On Tuesday of Holy Week, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., joined by priests of the Diocese, will celebrate the annual Chrism Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral – a celebration …

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Press Releases and Statements
1
Mar
2016
Living Mercy is Focus of Fall River Deanery Lenten Mission

Living Mercy is the theme of this year’s Lenten Mission for parishes in the Fall River Deanery to take place March 14-17 with an afternoon and evening session offered each …

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23
Feb
2016
Jubilee of Mercy “24 Hours for the Lord” Observance in Diocese

As part of his proclamation of a Year of Mercy, Pope Francis asked the Universal Church to celebrate “24 Hours for the Lord” on March 4 and 5 within the …

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22
Feb
2016
Taunton Deanery Lenten Mission is Feb. 21-24

A Lenten Mission for parishes in the Taunton Deanery will take place from Sunday, February 21, through Wednesday, February 24, at 7 p.m. each evening at St. Ann’s Church in …

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11
Feb
2016
Rite of Election to be Celebrated Sunday at Cathedral

FALL RIVER — Men and women from throughout the Fall River Diocese who are preparing to become members of the Roman Catholic Church or who are preparing for full communion …

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10
Feb
2016
Westport Parishes to Sponsor Joint Weekly Lenten Service

WESTPORT — The three parishes in the town of Westport will sponsor a joint weekly Lenten service to take place on Fridays beginning February 12. The sacrament of Reconciliation will be …

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4
Feb
2016
Bishop da Cunha’s 2016 Lenten Message

“Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (Mk. 1:15)  “Pour out a spirit of compunction, O God, on those who bow before your majesty…” (Prayer after communion – Ash Wednesday) Dear …

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3
Feb
2016
Ash Wednesday is February 10; Marks Beginning of Lent

FALL RIVER — Lent, the forty-day season of prayer, sacrifice and almsgiving in preparation for the joyous celebration of Easter, begins on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Parishes throughout the …

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25
Ene
2016
FACE Winter Brunch Postponed Because of Storm; New Date is Feb. 7

Due to the January 23rd storm, the 11th annual Diocese of Fall River FACE Scholarship Winter Brunch scheduled for that weekend was postponed.  The re-scheduled date is Sunday, February 7, …

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20
Ene
2016
Schools to Celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2016

FALL RIVER — Catholic schools in the Fall River Diocese will observe Catholic Schools Week from January 31 through February 6 with Masses, open houses and a variety of special …

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