Opportunity is defined as a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. The last two years have presented us with various circumstances, some extremely difficult, with which we can do ...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — The Diocese of Fall River gave an update Thursday on the status of Father Jay Mello, who’s currently on administrative leave for alleged sexual misconduct. Bishop Edgar da ...

Bishop Edgar Moreira da Cunha joined volunteers from Community Connections and directors from more than a half dozen Catholic ...

The Christian season of Lent - the 40-days of prayer, sacrifice and almsgiving in preparation for the joyous celebration of Easter - begins this Wednesday, Feb. 14. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha has issued ...

FALL RIVER - Fall River Diocese Bishop Edgar Moreira da Cunha is planning to simultaneously convey a message of hope and issue a challenge to faithful from all over the world when he presides over ...

TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) — St. Mary’s Church, which is in need of significant repairs and has gone unused since November 2023, will close its doors for good, according to the Diocese of Fall River.

FALL RIVER — Perhaps Pope Francis’ most defining legacy will be his emphasis on God’s mercy, which is one of concern for the poor and the people who have no voice, said Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V ...

FALL RIVER - Lent, the 40y-day season of prayer, sacrifice and almsgiving in preparation for Easter, begins on Ash Wednesday. Parishes throughout the Fall River Diocese will mark the start of Lent ...

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River and its Catholic Charities arm are offering spiritual, emotional, and charitable support to the victims of the deadly fire at Gabriel House, an assisted living ...

FALL RIVER, MASS. — A Fall River pastor has been put on leave after the Diocese received information of potential inappropriate conduct. In a letter from Bishop Edgar da Cunha that was shared at ...

(This story has been updated to add new information and photos.) FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar da Cunha said Thursday that the Rev. Jay Mello “recently admitted to serious misconduct” while on leave and ...