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Press Releases and Statements
22
Mar
2024
Bishop to Celebrate Easter Mass on TV

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate the Fall River Diocesan Television Mass on Easter Sunday, March 31, on WLNE-TV, Channel 6. The expanded hourlong TV …

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Press Releases and Statements
15
Mar
2024
Diocese to Gather for Chrism Mass

The Chrism Mass is celebrated every year in cathedrals in dioceses all over the world during Holy Week. It is a special liturgy that manifests the unity of the bishop with the priests of his diocese, and the Church community as members of the Body of Christ.

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7
Mar
2024
Father Martin Buote Dies

Rev. Martin L. Buote, 90, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fall River, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Cardinal Medeiros Residence for Retired Priests. …

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6
Mar
2024
Faithful Invited to Pray Novena for Priests

Support our priests as they prepare to renew their priestly promises. Pray this Chrism Mass Novena beginning on Monday, March 18.

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Press Releases and Statements
4
Mar
2024
New Website Offers Fresh Look, Easier Access and Navigation

FALL RIVER – To foster improved communication, engagement and accessibility across multiple devices, the Diocese of Fall River has launched a new website. While the address has stayed the same, …

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Press Releases and Statements
2
Mar
2024
Diocesan Day of Eucharistic Encounter

Registration is open for the Diocesan Day of Eucharistic Encounter, a special opportunity for enrichment and formation during this National Eucharistic Revival.

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23
Fev
2024
Application Period Open for 2024-25 FACE Scholarships

FACE, the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education, awards need-based scholarships to assist with tuition costs for students attending a Catholic school in the Diocese of Fall River. All families with …

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Fev
2024
Ash Wednesday is February 14, Marks Beginning of Lenten Season

Lent, the forty-day season of prayer, sacrifice, and almsgiving in preparation for the joyous celebration of Easter, begins on Ash Wednesday, which this year is February 14, 2024.

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Press Releases and Statements
23
Jan
2024
Schools in Diocese Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

FALL RIVER – Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States, which is now in its 50th anniversary year. This year’s theme of “Catholic …

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Press Releases and Statements
16
Jan
2024
Fall River Catholic School Leverages Unique Tool to “Fill the Math Gaps”

FALL RIVER – As Megan dos Santos took over the principal role at Holy Name School in Fall River, one of her immediate goals was to address high school math …

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