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August 13, 2026
FACE Summer Gala on Cape Cod
Join us for a wonderful evening on Cape Cod and help support FACE -the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education.
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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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Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Photos
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage made a memorable visit to the Diocese June 29 and 30. See photo highlights.
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July 25
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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July 26
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mass of Remembrance – New Bedford Area
This Mass of Remembrance is offered on the last Sunday of each month to to pray for those who have died and are buried in Catholic Cemeteries in New Bedford. …
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August 2
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Mass of Remembrance-Taunton
This monthly Remembrance Mass is offered for all souls buried in Taunton Catholic Cemeteries in the past month. All are welcome. The Remembrance Mass is celebrated on the first Sunday …
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Bishop's Blog
From Priestly Ministry to Catholic Education, Lives Dedicated to Service
July 22, 2026
This week, Bishop da Cunha celebrates two remarkable examples of service and faith: Father Kaique Santos, who joyfully begins his ministry as a priest, and Patricia “Pat” Marmen, whose decades of dedication have strengthened Catholic education on Cape Cod.
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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
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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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Press Releases and Statements
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Jun
2026
Father Horace J. Travassos Dies

Served as rector of St. Mary's Cathedral and pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish, Westport, among many other assignments

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Press Releases and Statements
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Jun
2026
Appointments, Retirements Announced

Bishop da Cunha has announced the appointments of several priests in the Diocese and the retirements of two pastors

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