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2
Dec
2020
Diocesan Teens Receive Pope St. Pius X Award in Virtual Ceremony

FALL RIVER — Forty-seven young persons were recognized by the Fall River Diocese for service to their parish in a ceremony on Tuesday evening, December 1, that became virtual this …

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Bishop's Blog
2
Dec
2020
Advent 2020

Taking Care of Our Children The events of 2020 have not only been difficult for adults but also for our children and adolescents. They have struggled through this crisis physically, …

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In the News
1
Dec
2020
December Appeal Assists Elderly Sisters, Brothers, Priests in Religious Orders

The Diocese of Fall River will hold the Retirement Fund for Religious collection December 12-13. The National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) coordinates this nationwide annual appeal and distributes the proceeds to …

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Bishop's Blog
25
Nov
2020
USCCB 2020 General Assembly Meeting

  The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for the 2020 Fall General Assembly from November 16-17, this year, in a virtual format. This gathering, one of the …

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In the News
19
Nov
2020
Pope St. Pius X Awards Ceremony to be Virtual

Due to the rising cases of COVID-19, the Diocese of Fall River has made the decision to cancel the in-person Pope Saint Pius X Youth Awards presentation and replace it …

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Bishop's Blog
18
Nov
2020
News and Notables

  Yesterday, Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. of Boston, Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester) and I released a statement regarding the pending state budget, which includes Senate amendment …

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In the News
16
Nov
2020
Determination Made in Case of New Bedford Priest on Administrative Leave

FALL RIVER – Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has announced that a determination has been made in the case of a former New Bedford pastor currently on leave from …

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Bishop's Blog
11
Nov
2020
Initial Thoughts on the McCarrick Report

  Yesterday, the Vatican released a long-awaited report on its investigation of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. The report is a detailed exposition of the Holy See’s knowledge and decision-making process …

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Messages from The Bishop
11
Nov
2020
Statement of Bishop da Cunha on the McCarrick Report

Statement of Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., in Response to the McCarrick Report November 11, 2020 Yesterday, the Vatican released a long awaited report on its investigation of former …

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In the News
5
Nov
2020
Discover Catholic Schools Week Set for Elementary Schools Nov. 8-14

FALL RIVER — The 2020-21 school year will be remembered for many reasons: masks, social distancing, hand sanitizer, and outdoor classes.  But for the Catholic elementary schools of the Diocese …

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