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 23

All Day

Worldwide Marriage Encounter-Residential Experience

Any married couple that desires a richer, fuller life together deserves a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Worldwide Marriage Encounter is designed to deepen and enrich the joys a couple shares …

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January 24

All Day

Collection for the Church in Latin America

This weekend parishes in the Diocese of Fall River and many others will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America, which supports ministries among the poor in …

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January 25

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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Bishop's Blog

Strengthening Our Priests, Schools, and Diocesan Community

January 21, 2026

In this week’s Bishop’s Blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the first-year impact of Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church; Catholic Schools Week;l and invites the faithful to unite in prayer for the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.

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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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