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22
Abr
2016
Diocese Urges Area Catholics to Share Thoughts on Parish Life in Online Survey

FALL RIVER – To help in its efforts for improved ministry and effective pastoral planning, the Fall River Diocese has posted an online parishioner survey through which area Catholics are urged …

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8
Abr
2016
Statement of Bishop da Cunha on the Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia

Statement of the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. Bishop of Fall River on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia April 8, 2016 In his exhortation, Amoris Laetitia (The Joy …

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7
Abr
2016
Two Diocesan Principals to Become Assistant Superintendents

FALL RIVER—Two veteran Catholic educators have been named to leadership positions in the Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Office. Denise M. Peixoto, currently principal of St. Mary-Sacred Heart School …

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30
Mar
2016
New President Named for Bishop Feehan High School

 ATTLEBORO, MA — Timothy B. Sullivan, founder and president of School Family Media, Inc., has been named as the new President of Bishop Feehan High School. The appointment of Sullivan, …

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26
Mar
2016
Bishop da Cunha’s 2016 Easter Message

EASTER: TIME TO RENEW OUR HOPE Dear Friends, At the beginning of one of the most important documents of the Second Vatican Council, the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in …

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22
Mar
2016
Chief Financial Officer & Chancellor Appointed for Diocese

FALL RIVER — Kevin R. Kiley (in photo), who has spent over 20 years in finance and planning for the Archdiocese of Boston, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and …

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22
Mar
2016
Bishop to Celebrate Easter TV Mass at Special Time

FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V, will celebrate the Fall River Diocesan Television Mass on Easter Sunday, March 27, at a special time. The TV Mass on …

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18
Mar
2016
Ecumenical Tenebrae Prayer Service isWednesday of Holy Week at Cathedral

The great liturgical drama of Holy Week extends from Palm Sunday, when the Passion is read, to Easter Sunday, when the joyful Alleluias proclaim the Resurrection of Jesus. In the …

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17
Mar
2016
Cathedral Holy Week Schedule Announced

 The Cathedral Church of St. Mary of the Assumption 327 Second Street (at the corner of Spring Street), Fall River, Mass. PALM SUNDAY: March 19-20, 2016 Regular weekend Mass schedule …

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14
Mar
2016
Special Lenten & Holy Week Programming to Air on Portuguese Channel

Father Gastão A. Oliveira, director of Portuguese Communications for the Diocese of Fall River, has announced the following schedule of special Lenten and Holy Week programming to air on the …

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