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30
May
2023
Four to Be Ordained Priests for Diocese in June Ordinations

FALL RIVER — Four men will be ordained priests for service in the Diocese of Fall River in two ordinations to take place in June. On Saturday, June 3, at …

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Bishop's Blog
24
May
2023
Diaconate Ordination

Ordination Blessings Phew, we did it. These were my first words after completing the two-hour Mass and Rites of Ordination of 16 men to the Diaconate (15 Permanent and one …

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17
May
2023
Lumen Christi Gala Will Support Restoration of Cathedral

FALL RIVER —The restoration of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fall River is underway, and the second annual Lumen Christi Cathedral Gala set for next month aims to raise funding to …

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Bishop's Blog
17
May
2023
Sacraments and a Holy Day

Ascension Thursday This important Solemnity marks the 40th day after Easter Sunday and commemorates Jesus Christ’s Ascension into heaven from Mount Olivet (Mount of Olives) near Jerusalem before the Apostles. …

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Bishop's Blog
10
May
2023
May Special Events

Pope Pius Awards On Monday, I was so pleased to present the  Pope Saint Pius X Youth Awards to youth from parishes across the Fall River Diocese during a prayers …

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In the News
9
May
2023
Diocese to Welcome New Deacons

FALL RIVER — On Saturday, May 20, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fall River, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will ordain 15 men to the Permanent …

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In the News
5
May
2023
Quo Vadis Days Summer Camp Offered for High School-Age Boys

FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River is inviting young men of high school age (13 to 18) to experience Quo Vadis Days: an opportunity for recreation, camaraderie, discussion …

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In the News
4
May
2023
40 Teens to Receive Diocesan Youth Award

FALL RIVER —Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will present the Pope Saint Pius X Youth Award to 40 young persons from parishes throughout the Fall River Diocese in the …

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Bishop's Blog
3
May
2023
The Month of May

Month of Mary As May has long been the month in which we honor mothers, it stands to reason we’d dedicate this month to celebrating the greatest mother of all, …

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Bishop's Blog
28
Apr
2023
Vocations, Healing, and a Special Anniversary

World Day of Prayer for Vocations  April 30th, the 4th Sunday of Easter, known as Good Shepherd Sunday, is also the 60th Anniversary of World Day of Prayer for Vocations. …

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