Annual Procession and Mass for Peace to Take Place on Monday Holiday Author: The Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. In the News 27 Sep 2022 Share Fall River – Members of the Fall River Diocese are invited to join Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., in the annual Procession and Mass for Peace on Monday, October 10, 2022, the Columbus Day holiday. Participants in the procession should meet by 5:30 p.m. in the area of St. Anne’s Shrine, across from Kennedy Park on South Main Street in Fall River, to march approximately one-half mile to St. Mary’s Cathedral. The procession will begin at 6 p.m. Marchers will carry candles, recite the rosary, and sing Marian hymns. Upon arrival of the procession at St. Mary’s Cathedral, located at the corner of Second and Spring Streets, Bishop da Cunha will celebrate the Mass for Peace. The bishop will be homilist at the liturgy as well. Those who are handicapped or disabled should proceed directly to the Cathedral, where a special area will be designated for them. “I encourage our faithful to join us either in person or in prayerful solidarity,” said Bishop da Cunha. “We’ll gather this year as war continues to rage in Ukraine, as divisions impair our nation, and as too many bear scars from violence and injustice. Our Columbus Day procession and Mass is a response to the urgent appeal of the Blessed Mother in Fatima in October 1913 to pray for peace. That need clearly remains today.” The Mass for Peace will be live streamed on the diocesan Facebook page at www.facebook/fallriverdiocese. The Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. The Bishop of Fall River Categories In the News Press Releases and Statements Messages from The Bishop Bishop's Blog Success Stories Photo Gallery Videos Previous Next Related Posts In the News 22 Sep 2023 Annual Procession and Mass for Peace to Take Place on Monday Holiday FALL RIVER – Members of the Fall River Diocese are invited to join Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., in the annual Procession and Mass for Peace on Monday, October … Read More In the News 23 Sep 2016 Annual Procession and Mass for Peace to Take Place on Columbus Day Holiday Fall River – Members of the Fall River Diocese are invited to join Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., in the annual Procession and Mass for Peace in honor of … Read More In the News 4 Oct 2021 Annual Candlelight Procession and Mass for Peace to Take Place Monday Fall River – Members of the Fall River Diocese are invited to join Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., in the annual Procession and Mass for Peace on Monday, October … Read More