Bishop Writes on Proposed Legislation to Expand Abortion Access,Urges Action to Express Opposition Author: The Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. In the News 18 Jan 2020 Share January 19, 2020 Dear Friends in Christ, I want to take this opportunity to make you aware of two deeply troubling legislative bills being considered by the Joint Committee on the Judiciary at the Massachusetts State House. If enacted into law these proposals would significantly expand abortion access in Massachusetts well beyond what is currently permitted. To be clear, this legislation goes well beyond the Roe v. Wade decision of the Supreme Court. The specific details of the legislation are contained in this week’s bulletin insert (see link below). With your help, and the help of your family, friends and neighbors, we must do everything we can to make sure these bills do not become law in this state. Your voice and the voices of all opposed to expanding abortion access is critically important and must be heard loud and clear at the State House. Thank you, Happy New Year and God Bless. + Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. Bishop of Fall River Click here for Bulletin Insert: Let Your Voice Be Heard – Again 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 11 Apr 2019 Massachusetts Bishops Speak Out Against Abortion Legislation MASSACHUSETTS CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 66 Brooks Drive Braintree, MA 02184 617-746-5630 www.macatholic.org A Statement of the Roman Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts The Massachusetts State Legislature will consider passing into law two … Read More In the News 24 Sep 2021 Bishop Issues Pastoral Letter, Urges Faithful to Action on Pathway Forward FALL RIVER (September 24, 2021) ̶ On the day marking his seventh anniversary of becoming leader of the Fall River Diocese, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has issued a … Read More In the News 13 Jul 2022 Mass. Catholic Conference Responds to Bills Expanding Abortion in State Statement of the Massachusetts Catholic Conference In Opposition to House Bill 4954 and Senate Bill 2996 A fundamental teaching of the Catholic faith is that an unborn child is a … Read More