Collection to be Taken Up for Louisiana Flood Relief Author: Diocese of Fall River In the News 14 Sep 2016 Share Last month, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, sent a letter to all bishops asking that a national collection be taken up for the humanitarian and institutional Church needs created by the extreme flooding occurring in Louisiana. Archbishop Kurtz requested that this special collection be taken up the weekend of September 17-18, 2016. In response, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has authorized this special collection for parishes in the Fall River Diocese on that weekend and encourages that it be taken up to provide support to those impacted by the devastating floods. Additional information is available from the U.S. Bishops’ Conference website. Diocese of Fall River Office of Communications 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 2 Dec 2016 Retirement Fund for Religious Collection to be Taken Up Dec. 10/11 Parishes in the Fall River Diocese will take up the annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection December 10 and 11 (2016) weekend Masses. Coordinated by the National Religious Retirement Office … Read More In the News 24 Oct 2016 Special Collection to Support Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts FALL RIVER — Earlier this month Hurricane Matthew devastated significant parts of the Southeast coast of the United States and some countries in the Caribbean, especially Haiti. In response, Bishop … Read More In the News 20 Aug 2021 Diocese to Hold Special Collection to Support Relief Efforts in Haiti FALL RIVER ̶ Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has authorized a special collection in the Fall River Diocese to support the people of Haiti and recovery efforts in the … Read More
