New Class to Form for Permanent Deacons Author: Diocese of Fall River In the News 24 Jan 2022 Share Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has authorized the formation of a new class of Permanent Deacons for the Diocese of Fall River beginning in September 2022. A series of Information Nights hosted by the diocesan Office of the Permanent Diaconate will be held in the months to come. Zoom sessions will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 19; Monday, March 21; and Sunday, May 29. In person sessions will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, June 27, and Sunday, August 14. Registration is required and may be completed on Permanent Diaconate Office website. All sessions will cover the same material. If you are interested in learning more about the process for becoming a deacon in the Diocese of Fall River, please plan to take part in one of these Information Nights by registering. Those interested in pursuing a vocation to the diaconate, scheduled to begin the Aspirancy phase in September 2022, are invited to submit a preliminary application and a letter of support from your pastor. The deadline for submitting these materials to the Office of the Permanent Diaconate is August 1, 2022. Additional details and the preliminary application are available on the Office of Permanent Diaconate website. If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Frank Lucca or Father Robert Oliveira, Co-Directors of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate, at office@frpermanentdiaconate.com or contact the Office of the Permanent Diaconate at 508-990-0341. 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 10 May 2019 Nine to be Ordained Permanent Deacons FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will ordain nine men to the Permanent Diaconate for service in the Fall River Diocese on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at … Read More In the News 9 May 2023 Diocese to Welcome New Deacons FALL RIVER — On Saturday, May 20, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fall River, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will ordain 15 men to the Permanent … Read More In the News 16 Jun 2023 Diaconate Appointments Announced Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has made the following assignments: Reverend Mr. Bryan R. Bangs, Transitional … Read More