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11
Sep
2014
2014-2015 Catholic Directory for the Diocese is Available

FALL RIVER — The 2014-2015 Catholic Directory for the Fall River Diocese is now available. Published by the Anchor Publishing Company, the full color spiral-bound directory is an invaluable reference …

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21
Aug
2014
Ready For A New Year: An Update on Diocesan Schools

As the end of summer draws near, Catholic schools in the Fall River Diocese are in full preparation mode for the new academic year. For many, classes begin the week …

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18
Aug
2014
Statement on Sacred Heart Parish, Fall River

Father Raymond Cambra, Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Fall River, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, began to discuss the …

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3
Jul
2014
Pope Names Newark Auxiliary Bishop to Lead Fall River Diocese

FALL RIVER — Pope Francis has appointed the Most Reverend Edgar Moreira da Cunha, S.D.V., currently an Auxiliary Bishop of the Newark, N.J. Archdiocese, to become the Eighth Bishop of …

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20
Jun
2014
St. Mary’s Education Fund Summer Gala is July 11

MASHPEE — The 17th annual St. Mary’s Education Fund Gala on Cape Cod is set this year for Friday, July 11, at the Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee. Proceeds from …

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13
Jun
2014
Retirements of Three Priests, New Assignments for Others Announced

FALL RIVER — Bishop George W. Coleman has announced the retirement of three priests of the Fall River Diocese and new assignments for several other priests. The Bishop has accepted …

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4
Jun
2014
2014 Catholic Charities Appeal Passes $2 Million at End of May

FALL RIVER– The end of May marked the close of the fourth week of the Fall River Diocese 2014 Catholic Charities Appeal and the total reported from its parishes passed …

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4
Jun
2014
Holy Hour for Vocations to Take Place on Eve of Ordination

TAUNTON — On the eve of his ordination to the priesthood, Transitional Deacon Christopher Peschel will lead a Holy Hour to pray for vocations to the Church on Friday, June …

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2
Jun
2014
Deacon Christopher Peschel to Be Ordained a Priest for Diocese

FALL RIVER — Transitional Deacon Christopher Peschel will be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Fall River by Bishop George W. Coleman in an 11 a.m. Mass on Saturday, …

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22
May
2014
“Find the Face of Christ in Your Neighbor” is 2014 Catholic Charities Appeal Theme

FALL RIVER– Pope Francis provided the inspiring words that frame this year’s Catholic Charities Appeal.  In December he was quoted as saying: “In the poor and outcast we see Christ’s …

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