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Bishop's Blog
17
Nov
2021
November Events

2021 US Bishops’ Fall General Assembly This week I am in Baltimore, Maryland, for the General Assembly of US Bishops, also known as the November 2021 Plenary Assembly. It is …

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In the News
15
Nov
2021
November 14-20 is Discover Catholic Schools Week

FALL RIVER – The topic of education continues to be highlighted in the media as the Covid-19 pandemic has influenced and changed every aspect of life.  Despite all schools offering …

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Messages from The Bishop Videos
14
Nov
2021
Bishop da Cunha’s Thanksgiving Message 2021

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Bishop's Blog
10
Nov
2021
Ambassadors for Christ

Parish Ambassador Formation Last Saturday, November 6, 123 ambassadors from 91% of parishes in the Diocese came together for a Parish Ambassador Formation Day. The day, organized by the Secretariat …

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In the News
9
Nov
2021
Catholic Schools Office Hires Nurse Manager

FALL RIVER – The Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Office is pleased to announce that Anna Manny (in photo), BSN, RN, NCSN, is serving as the Diocesan School Nurse …

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In the News
4
Nov
2021
Father John Andrews, Retired Priest of Diocese, Dies

Reverend John F. Andrews, 85, a retired priest of the Fall River Diocese, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2021, at Marian Manor. John was born in North Dighton, the …

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Bishop's Blog
3
Nov
2021
Vocational Pathways

Beginning the Synodal Process This Saturday, the Diocese will begin the next step in our participation in the two-year process leading up to the Synod of Bishops in Rome. The …

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In the News
3
Nov
2021
Fr. Salach, Pastor of Perpetual Help Parish, Dies

NEW BEDFORD — Father Conrad Salach, O.F.M. Conv., pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Bedford, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 30, 2021. He had served the …

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Bishop's Blog
27
Oct
2021
Many Ways to Leave a Legacy

  In Part 2 of my recent Pastoral Letter, Presenting the Future, I begin by asking a question, “What Church will we leave behind?” Have you considered how you might …

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In the News
26
Oct
2021
Renowned Jesuit Priest and Philosopher to Speak on Scientific Evidence of the Existence of God

FALL RIVER — Successive PEW surveys have shown that the number of people actively associating with a religion is on a steep decline and, in particular, the young are the …

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