Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace and Justice to Take Place Sunday at St. Mary’s Cathedral Author: The Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. In the News 10 Jun 2020 Share FALL RIVER ─ The Fall River Diocese will host an Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace and Justice this Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fall River. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has extended an invitation to clergy and religious leaders from Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands to come to pray together for an end to racism and its many injustices. The prayer service will be livestreamed on the diocesan Facebook page, www.facebook.com/fallriverdiocese. Members of all faith communities are invited to attend, but must register for the event via this link. Given capacity restrictions in place in the cathedral because of the coronavirus pandemic, seating space is very limited. Seats will be allotted to those who register on a first-come, first-served basis. No registrations will be accepted after Friday, June 12. In his invitation to religious leaders, Bishop da Cunha writes, “Gathering peacefully to pray together regardless of our differences can provide a wonderful example of the harmony to which we are called as members of one human family and children of the same God.” Representatives of the different communities of faith in attendance will take part in the prayer service that will include readings of Scripture and Psalms, a reflection by Bishop da Cunha, intercessory prayers and music. The planned prayer service is one of many events across the state and the nation that have followed the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In a June 3rd statement following the tragic death of Mr. Floyd and its aftermath, Bishop da Cunha said, “As members of the Church, we cannot turn a blind eye when citizens are deprived of their human dignity and even their lives…Our efforts to build a culture of life needs to include a commitment by all of us to combat racism and its effects in our civic and social institutions. This commitment needs to bring to an end the indifference that has allowed the evil of racism to persist. Some may believe it is enough to be non-racist, but history has shown the need for more. We need to be actively anti-racist.” All are encouraged to set time aside this Sunday to take part in this Interfaith Prayer Service, whether at the cathedral or virtually via livestream, to unite their prayers with those of others across our area for racial equality and for peace and justice for all. Register to attend the Interfaith Prayer Service here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-interfaith-prayer-service-for-peace-and-justice-tickets-108906209404 St. Mary’s Cathedral is located at 327 Second Street in Fall River. 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 16 Jun 2020 Bishop da Cunha’s Reflection at the Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace and Justice Reflection Offered by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace and Justice June 14, 2020 If there is one word we heard again and again these … Read More Bishop's Blog 9 Sep 2020 Praying for an End to Racism Today, September 9, is the memorial of St. Peter Claver, a priest and patron of African missions and of interracial justice, due to his work with slaves in Colombia. It … Read More Bishop's Blog 17 Jun 2020 Coming Together June 13th Ordinations The Fall River Diocese welcomed a new priest and a new deacon Saturday, June 13, as Holy Orders were conferred during a very different but still special … Read More