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Bishop's Blog
17
Aug
2022
Diocesan Faith Formation Opportunities

Parish Leadership Convocation I am pleased that our Diocesan Secretariat for the New Evangelization is offering a Parish Leadership Convocation next month. It is set for Saturday, September 10, from …

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In the News
12
Aug
2022
Bishop Presiding at Pilgrimage in Fatima; Watch it on YouTube & Facebook

This year’s International Pilgrimage at the Shrine of Fatima in Portugal will be presided over by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V, today and tomorrow and livestreamed simultaneously on YouTube …

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Bishop's Blog
10
Aug
2022
August Happenings and a Thank You

25th Annual FACE Summer Gala Last Thursday (August 4th), the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE) hosted the 25th Annual FACE Summer Gala at the Wianno Club in Osterville. As …

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In the News
5
Aug
2022
North Attleborough Priest Placed on Administrative Leave

FALL RIVER (August 7, 2022) – In a communication from Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., read at Masses this weekend (Aug. 6-7), parishioners of Transfiguration of the Lord Parish …

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In the News
5
Aug
2022
2022 Catholic Appeal Raises $4.3 Million

FALL RIVER—The 81st Catholic Appeal, “Journeying Together in Faith and Love,” has closed with the annual campaign raising $4.3 million to support the work of the Church across the Diocese …

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Bishop's Blog
3
Aug
2022
Encouraging Words, Helping Others, and Teaching our Children

Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord In the Transfiguration, something extraordinary takes place. God was made visible and manifest in the person of Jesus Christ. The disciples had an …

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Bishop's Blog
26
Jul
2022
Catholic Schools and Summer Vacations

Rediscover Catholic Schools While admittedly, I might be partial, I do believe that Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fall River are some of the finest; they continue to impress …

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In the News
21
Jul
2022
Golf Classic to Benefit Diocesan Health Facilities

FALL RIVER — Fall River Diocesan Health Facilities will host its 13th Annual Golf Classic to benefit the over 700 individuals in their skilled nursing communities. It will take place …

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Bishop's Blog
20
Jul
2022
Vocations, the Eucharist, and a Special Event

Fostering Vocations — Quo Vadis Last week, the Diocese of Fall River Office of Vocations hosted a Quo Vadis retreat. It was a pleasure to attend and spend some time …

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In the News
13
Jul
2022
Mass. Catholic Conference Responds to Bills Expanding Abortion in State

Statement of the Massachusetts Catholic Conference In Opposition to House Bill 4954 and Senate Bill 2996 A fundamental teaching of the Catholic faith is that an unborn child is a …

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