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October 11, 2026
Respect Life Mass & Conference
Keynote speaker is Father Tad Pacholcyzk, Ph.D., on "End of Life Medical Choices." Register to attend today.
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September 12, 2026
Parish Leader Convocation 2026
Grow in your abilities to minister with less stress and greater confidence.
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August 15
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Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates the taking into heaven of Mary, soul and body, at the end of her life on earth, a truth …
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August 15
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Summer Catholic Family Festival
Holy Cross Family Ministries invites everyone to join them for an unforgettable day of faith, fun, and community! The event kicks off with patriotic songs during a lively family sing-along, …
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August 21
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
4th Watch: An Evening to Encounter Christ
Young adults throughout the Diocese of Fall River are invited to step away from the noise of everyday life and encounter Christ at 4th Watch, an evening of Eucharistic Adoration, …
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Bishop's Blog
From the Mountains, to the Cape and to the World: A Call to Faith and Peace
August 12, 2026
From the mountains of Massachusetts to time with seminarians on Cape Cod, Bishop da Cunha reflects this week on faith, fraternity, and discerning God’s call. He also joins Pope Leo XIV in praying for peace throughout our troubled world and looks ahead to the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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A Three-Year Diocesan Initiative
To strengthen our priests so as to foster vibrant and holy parishes and ministries.

A Time for Fortitude: Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church is Bishop da Cunha's vision for the future of our Diocese centered on strengthening our priests. This three-year plan (2025-2027) focuses our local Church on moving forward in our relationship with Christ by actively working toward bringing to our priests more stability, hope, holiness, and wellness. Strengthening our priests will, in turn, strengthen all parishes and ministries in holiness and vitality.

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Stronger Priests
Latest Newsfrom the Diocese of Fall River
In the News
29
Jul
2026
Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts Statement Against Late-term Abortion Bill 

As Catholic bishops we have a moral responsibility to present and uphold Catholic teaching and the sacred God-given dignity of every human life from conception to the natural death. 

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Press Releases and Statements
28
Jul
2026
Reverend James Ferry Dies 

Served as Pastor of Espirito Santo Parish, Fall River, MA among many other assignments

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1
Jul
2026
Diocese Welcomes the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

On June 29 and 30, 2026, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage made a memorable visit to the Diocese of Fall River as part of its 2,200-mile journey in celebration of faith …

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