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7
Aug
2020
Newman Catholic Ministry Announces Virtual, In Person Programs for Fall Semester

DARTMOUTH ─ Newman Catholic Ministry serves colleges and universities in the Fall River Diocese by providing pastoral services, programs of faith enrichment and instruction, and opportunities for college students to …

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27
Jul
2020
Father Richard Roy to Retire in August

FALL RIVER — After 45 years of priestly ministry, Father Richard M. Roy (in photo), who is pastor of St. Julie Billiart Parish and chaplain to Bishop Stang High School, …

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21
Jul
2020
New Superintendent Named for Diocesan Schools

FALL RIVER − An educator with nearly 20-years of experience as an administrator and teacher in Catholic schools including Bishop Feehan High School has been selected to lead schools in …

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10
Jul
2020
Elementary Schools to Reopen this Fall with In-Classroom Instruction

FALL RIVER – The Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Office announced today that all Catholic schools serving Pre-K through Grade 8 students will fully reopen this fall with in-classroom …

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26
Jun
2020
St. Pius X Teacher Recognized for Inspirational Teaching; Receives National University System-Sanford Teacher Award

SAN DIEGO (June 18, 2020)—In recognition of inspirational teaching nationwide, Jennifer Perrault, a second grade teacher at St. Pius X School in Yarmouth, has been named a recipient of the …

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25
Jun
2020
Bishop Announces Clergy Appointments, Transfers and Retirement of One

Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, announces the following appointments and transfers: Rev. Mr. Peter R. …

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25
Jun
2020
Director, Chaplain Appointed for Diocesan Cemeteries

FALL RIVER ─ A new director of Catholic Cemeteries is in place for the Fall River Diocese. David Raposa of Johnston, Rhode Island, (in photo) began in the post on …

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17
Jun
2020
New Principal Appointed for Holy Family-Holy Name School

NEW BEDFORD – Father Michael Racine, who is pastor of Holy Family-Holy Name School as well as of the Whaling City Catholic Community of St. Lawrence Martyr, St. Francis of …

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16
Jun
2020
Bishop da Cunha’s Reflection at the Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace and Justice

Reflection Offered by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace and Justice June 14, 2020 If there is one word we heard again and again these …

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11
Jun
2020
Ordination to Priesthood, Diaconate Set for Saturday

FALL RIVER − The Fall River Diocese will welcome a new priest and a new deacon this Saturday, June 13, as Holy Orders are conferred in the context of an …

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