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Bishop's Blog
20
Apr
2022
Continuing Work in Two Important Areas

Easter blessings! Our celebration of Easter continues until the feast of Pentecost (this year, June 5), and I pray it is a time of grace for all of you. Synod …

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Messages from The Bishop Videos
14
Apr
2022
Bishop da Cunha’s Easter Message 2022

Dear Friends in Christ, “Yes, Christ my hope is arisen…” With these powerful words sung in the Easter Sequence at Mass, we proclaim the Good News of Easter:  that Jesus …

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In the News
14
Apr
2022
Catholic Schools Office Announces New President for Bishop Stang High School

NORTH DARTMOUTH – Since opening its doors in 1959 as the first coeducational Catholic secondary school in the Fall River Diocese, Bishop Stang High School has stayed true to teaching …

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Bishop's Blog
13
Apr
2022
Chrism Mass & Easter Message

Annual Chrism Mass Yesterday, the annual Chrism Mass was celebrated in our Diocese, where the three oils used for anointing throughout the year were blessed and consecrated. These oils are …

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In the News
7
Apr
2022
Bishop to Celebrate Easter TV Mass at Special Time

FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River Television Mass will expand to a full hour and air at a special time on Easter Sunday. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, …

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Bishop's Blog
6
Apr
2022
Upcoming Diocesan Events

Holy Week and Chrism Mass At 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, I will celebrate, together with the priests of our Diocese, the annual Mass of Chrism. During this Mass, …

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In the News
5
Apr
2022
Chrism Mass Set for Tuesday of Holy Week

FALL RIVER — On Tuesday of Holy Week, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., together with priests of the Diocese, will celebrate the annual Chrism Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral …

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In the News
1
Apr
2022
New CEO Announced for Saint Vincent’s Services

FALL RIVER – Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha S.D.V., is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristen Dutra, MA, LMHC, (in photo) to the position of Chief Executive Officer for …

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In the News
1
Apr
2022
Gathering Planned to Close the Diocesan Phase of the Synod

FALL RIVER — The Diocese of Fall River will host a special morning of prayer, reflection, and discussion to conclude the Diocesan Phase of the 2021-2023 Synod. Parish Synod Ambassadors …

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Bishop's Blog
30
Mar
2022
The Right to Life and a Catholic Education

Annual Pro-Life Mass On Friday, March 25th, I celebrated the Annual Pro-Life Mass at St. Julie’s in Dartmouth. The Annunciation of the Lord is known as a Solemnity—the highest level …

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