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Bishop's Blog
19
Jan
2022
March for Life and Word of God Sunday

Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Take Place from January 20-21 This week, Catholics across the country are encouraged to observe a nationwide prayer vigil from Thursday, January 20 to …

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Bishop's Blog
12
Jan
2022
Synodality, Anniversaries, and Communication

Pope Francis Speaks on Synodality During Pope Francis’ opening of the synodal assembly, he used three keywords: participation, communion, and mission. In a recent pre-Christmas address to the Roman Curia, …

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In the News
10
Jan
2022
January 15/16 Catholic Communication Campaign Supports National and Diocesan Projects

FALL RIVER– The annual Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) collection will be taken up at parishes in the Fall River Diocese during the weekend of January 15 and 16, 2022. This …

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Bishop's Blog
5
Jan
2022
Looking Back at 2021

In my first blog for 2022, I’d like to take a look back at a few highlights from 2021. Pastoral Letter On September 24, 2021, the 7th anniversary of my …

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In the News
30
Dec
2021
Father Paul T. Lamb, Retired Priest of Diocese, Dies

Reverend Paul Terrance Lamb, 84, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fall River and chaplain of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, went to his eternal reward on December …

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In the News
30
Dec
2021
Monsignor John J. Smith Dies at 89

Reverend Monsignor John J. Smith, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fall River, passed away at Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River on December 28, 2021. He was 89 …

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Bishop's Blog
29
Dec
2021
Ringing in the New Year

Mary, Mother of God The first day of January is not only the beginning of a new year but also the day the Church celebrates Mary, as Mother of God. …

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In the News
22
Dec
2021
Bishop da Cunha Issues Message for Christmas 2021

CHRISTMAS 2021 A Season of Opportunity Dear Friends in Christ, Opportunity is defined as a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. The last two years have …

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Bishop's Blog
22
Dec
2021
Christmas 2021—A Season of Opportunity

Opportunity is defined as a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. The last two years have presented us with various circumstances, some extremely difficult, with which …

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In the News
22
Dec
2021
Diocese Strongly Encourages Masks at Mass

PLEASE WEAR A MASK AT MASS An Advisory from the Diocese of Fall River December 22, 2021 As the number of new daily COVID cases increases and concern over the …

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