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Faith Taking Root in our Lives and Communities

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A Letter From Bishop Edgar M. DaCunha S.D.V. Wednesday, October 7th, 2026

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A Church Renewed in Faith and Mission

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A Church renewed in Faith and Mission

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Forming Leaders. Celebrating Faith, and Nurturing Vocations

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Called to Remember, Called to Serve

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Back to School in the Diocese – Supporting Generations of Faith-filled students

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The Impact of the Faithful’s Generosity and Growing Closer to Christ this Fall

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Faith that Endures, Faith that Inspires

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From the Mountains, to the Cape and to the World: A Call to Faith and Peace

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From Rome to Our Diocese, Strengthening the Church Through Prayer, Fellowship, and Formation

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The People at the Heart of Nantucket's Catholic Community

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From Priestly Ministry to Catholic Education, Lives Dedicated to Service

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Saying Yes and a Pilgrimage of Faith

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Responding with Mercy, Celebrating Excellence, and Honoring a Faithful Priest

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One Nation Under God: Eucharistic Faith, Blessings at Sea and the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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Growing in Faith Through Service, Stewardship , and Prayer

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Consecration to the Sacred Heart, Grateful for Fathers, and Preparing for the Pilgrimage

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Celebrating Vocations, Graduations, our Nation, and Stewardship

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Gathered in Faith, Sent in Mission: Celebrating Vocations, Service, and the Eucharist

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Magnifica Humanitas, Young Witnesses, and Timeless Truths

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From Pentecost to Memorial Day, United in Prayer and Hope

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From the Philippines to Our Diocese, a Church United in Faith and Love

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The Anchor - News from the Fall River Diocese - May10th, 2026

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Walking for Life and Celebrating the Gift of Mothers

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A Time for Peace, Prayer, and Action in Our Diocese

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Confirmed in Faith, Living the Gospel

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Trust, Mercy, and Community in a Time of Challenge

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No Priest Stands Alone

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A Time to Walk with Christ and Support Our Priests

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Renewed in Faith and Hope

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From St. Joseph to Easter, Lenten Themes of Faith, Prayer, and Renewal

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Finding Hope Through Prayer and the Faithful Witness of Our Community

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A Call to Peace, Ecological Stewardship, and Spiritual Renewal

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A Season of Renewal: Faith, Conversion, and New Beginnings

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Beginning Again: Renewal During Lent and Through the Rite of Election

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Living for Others in Marriage and Lent

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Building Up the Church Through Lay Leadership, Catholic Schools, and Sharing the Good News (And Go Pats!)

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Answering God’s Call Through Service, Prayer, and Education

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Rooted in Family, Strengthened by Faith

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Reflecting with Gratitude, Moving Forward with Hope

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Closing the Jubilee Year with Hope and Opening the New Year in Prayer for Peace and Vocations

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The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Isaiah 9:1

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Light in the Darkness: Celebrating Ordination, Sharing Christmas Hope, and Reflecting on Advent

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Advent Hope Shines as Seminarian Kaique Santos Prepares for the Diaconate

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During Advent, Celebrating Service and Preparing Our Hearts for Christ

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From Gratitude to Hopeful Waiting: Thanksgiving Blessings and the First Week of Advent

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Building the Kingdom of Christ, Reflections from the U.S. Bishops Meeting and the Journey Toward Advent

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Support for Catholic Education and Strengthening the Church’s Mission

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A Season of Gratitude, Hope, Vocations, and Service

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From St. Mary’s to All Saints: Embracing Change, Honoring Legacy, and Living Faith

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Inspiring the Next Generation and Bringing Healing to Our Communities

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Moments of Grace: Praying, Learning, and Growing in Faith

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Faith in Action: Building Community, Seeking Justice, and Praying for Peace

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Celebrating Life, Peace, Healing, and Creation in Our Diocese this October

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Celebrating Faith in Every Season

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Seminarians Reflect on their Journey toward the Priesthood

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Strengthening Faith Through Leadership, Education, and the Example of St. Teresa of Calcutta

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Carrying Summer’s Blessings into a Season of Faith and Service

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The Feast of the Holy Ghost, affordable housing in New Bedford, running for Catholic education and the start of a new school year

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A Collection for Gaza, St. Francis Mass of Thanksgiving, Fall Events (You’re Invited), and National Attention for the Consecration of Priests to St. John Vianney

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Supporting Impactful Catholic Education and Praying for Vocations

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Consecrating Priests to St. John Vianney and the September Parish Leader Convocation

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Reflections of a First-year Priest and A Call for Prayer and Support

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Uniting After the Gabriel House Tragedy, the Jubilee Journey and a Pastoral Visit to Nantucket

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Prayers Amid Tragedy, St. Mary’s 100th, and the Gift of a Catholic Education

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The Role of the Diocesan Pastoral Council and Accolades for the New Diocesan Website

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The Cursillo Convocation, Blessing of the Fleet, Support for the Cathedral and Independence Day

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Answering the Call: How Laity are Supporting Priests and Parishes

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Standing with Immigrants, Special Assembly, and Corpus Christi

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High School Commencements, Traveling, and Father’s Day

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Strengthening the Church in Latin America, Providing Hope and Pentecost Sunday

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Maintaining the Mother Church of Our Diocese, Cursillo Convocation, and Ascension Thursday

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The Peace Papacy, the dignity of all human life, Stonehill Baccalaureate, and remembering the fallen

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Getting to Know Pope Leo XIV and Recognizing Youth Service to the Church

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The Conclave, an “Appeal” for Those in Need, Praying for Vocations, Mother’s Day and an “Island of Mercy”

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Celebrating the Good Shepherd and an Appeal to Serve Those in the Peripheries

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Pope Francis’ Legacy on Caring for the Poor and Creation; Divine Mercy Sunday

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A Message of Joyful Hope This Easter

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Holy Week, the Chrism Mass, Protecting Children and the ‘Meat’ and Greet

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Praying With Mothers, Recognizing Those Committed to Life and the Passing of Msgr. Fitzgerald

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Celebrating, Walking for Life and the Chrism Mass

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Our Connection to Latin America and La Festa di San Giuseppe

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The Rite of Election and the Irish Saint Who Was Once a Slave

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Moved by the Holy Spirit, Celebrating Love and Fidelity and Lent Commences

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Pray, Fast, and Give: Preparing for the 40 Days of Lent and Praying for Pope Francis

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Task Forces of the ‘Fortitude’ Initiative and the Jubilee Year

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Called By Name, the Martyrdom of St. Valentine and Reflections on St. Stanislaus School and the Journey Home

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Welcoming the Stranger Amid the Politics of Immigration

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United in Faith and Community & World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

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United for Life, Catholic Schools Week and the Early Success of the ‘Stronger’ Initiative

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Some Time Away, Novena for Life and Celebrating Marriage

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2024 Year In Review - 1-08-25

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World Day of Peace, the Jubilee Year Begins and Happy New Year!

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Come, Lord Jesus

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Jubilee 2025 and Prayerful Strength for the Fortitude Initiative

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Stronger Priests and the Season of Giving

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Marian Awards and the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

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Thanksgiving, the Arrival of Advent & Transforming Lives Through Catholic Schools

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Fostering a Culture of Protection