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16
Nov
2020
Determination Made in Case of New Bedford Priest on Administrative Leave

FALL RIVER – Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has announced that a determination has been made in the case of a former New Bedford pastor currently on leave from …

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5
Nov
2020
Discover Catholic Schools Week Set for Elementary Schools Nov. 8-14

FALL RIVER — The 2020-21 school year will be remembered for many reasons: masks, social distancing, hand sanitizer, and outdoor classes.  But for the Catholic elementary schools of the Diocese …

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29
Oct
2020
Foundation to Advance Catholic Education Announces Selection for 2020 Timothy J. Cotter Friend of Catholic Education Award

FALL RIVER – For over a quarter of a century, the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE) has sponsored a fall dinner to raise money in support of scholarships for …

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15
Oct
2020
Seventeen Men to be Admitted as Candidates for the Permanent Diaconate

FALL RIVER — Seventeen men will be admitted to candidacy for the Permanent Diaconate of the Diocese of Fall River on Tuesday, October 27, at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity …

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13
Oct
2020
Registered Nurse Joins Catholic Schools Office Administration

FALL RIVER – The Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Office is pleased to announce that Linda Arruda (in photo), RN, has joined the Catholic Schools Office team, supporting the …

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9
Oct
2020
Mass at Cathedral to Highlight Respect Life Month

FALL RIVER— Each October the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month. As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from …

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9
Oct
2020
Westport Pastor Begins Retirement after Years of Service in Parishes and Academia

FALL RIVER ─ Father Leonard P. Hindsley (in photo at right), the longtime pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Westport, retired in September after more than 35 years …

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7
Oct
2020
Fall River Parish Collaborative Opens Pope Francis Outreach Center

FALL RIVER ─ Pope Francis has shared his belief that prayer for those in need of help needs to be followed by action to offer that help. Said the Pope …

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5
Oct
2020
Diocesan Catholic Schools Announce Partnership with Glove Cleaners for All PPE Needs

FALL RIVER – When Governor Charlie Baker announced the closing of all schools on March 13, 2020, the extent and impact of the Covid-19 virus was yet to be fully …

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30
Sep
2020
Let Your Voice Be Heard – Again

MASSACHUSETTS CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 66 Brooks Drive Braintree, MA 02184 617-746-5630 www.macatholic.org Let Your Voice Be Heard – Again “Say No to ROE” The state legislature has extended the session until …

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