Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River

Sharing the Gospeland growing
together in faith

Service anchored in faith.

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Students who change the world.

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Serving those who serve.

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Joyfully proclaiming Jesus.

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Hear God's voice. Trust His call.

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Of Special Note

Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Celebrating a significant wedding anniversary? Renew your vows at this Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop da Cunha. Contact your pastor to register by January 23rd

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Parish Leader Dinner

We're sorry, but the Parish Leader Dinner is at capacity for participation and registration is closed.

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The Anchor, your longtime source for diocesan news and events, is launching a free, weekly electronic newsletter in February. Click Learn More to sign up to stay connected in new ways

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Livestreamed Masses

Many parishes now livestream Masses for those unable to attend in person. Click below for the list and Mass schedules as well as options to watch a Mass either via cable or broadcast TV

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Upcoming Events

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January 31

9:00 am - 9:45 pm

Mass of Remembrance – Fall River

All are welcome to this Mass of Remembrance offered on the last Saturday of each month in the Mausoleum Chapel of Notre Dame Cemetery in Fall River.

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February 2

All Day

World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of …

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February 7

9:00 am - 11:30 am

DCCW February Meeting

The Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) invites all women of the Diocese their February meeting. Guest speaker will be Father Michael Racine, a priest of the Diocese …

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Bishop's Blog

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

January 28, 2026

Service, prayer, and education are powerful ways we answer God’s call. In this reflection, Bishop da Cunha highlights how Catholic Charities is helping young adults move from homelessness to hope, invites prayer for men and women in consecrated life, and shares a student’s witness to the transformative impact of Catholic education during Catholic Schools Week.

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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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