Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River

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Students who change the world.

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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

April 28, 2026

Prayers & Pinwheels for Abuse Prevention

Join Bishop da Cunha and diocesan school students for a special event to pray for protection, healing and prevention of abuse of all children.

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May 1, 2026

Diocesan Walk for Life

This local Diocesan Walk for Life will feature a prayer-filled day with a full agenda including Mass, Rosary for Life, Prayer Walk, and guest speaker Fr. Josemaria M. Barbin, F.I.

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Apply for a FACE Scholarship Today

Applications are being accepted for tuition assistance from FACE for students who will be entering a Catholic elementary school in the Diocese in September.

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

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Upcoming Events

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April 2

All Day

Holy Thursday

Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the sacred Easter Triduum, which concludes with the celebration of Easter Vigil Mass. On this day, we remember the Last Supper, during which “Jesus, …

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April 3

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Good Friday

On Good Friday, we recall Christ’s Passion and Death. Good Friday is a time to reflect on our own sinfulness and need for repentance, and it is a day in …

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April 4

All Day

Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday

The Missale Romanum (Roman Missal) reminds us that the Easter Vigil is the “mother of all vigils,” the “greatest and most noble of all solemnities.” On this night, the Church keeps …

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Bishop's Blog

A Time to Walk with Christ and Support Our Priests

April 1, 2026

As we enter the sacred days of the Triduum, we are invited to walk more closely with Christ through His Passion, death, and Resurrection while also giving thanks for the gift of the priesthood and praying for those who faithfully serve God’s people.

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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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