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

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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Upcoming Events

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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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February 8

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wedding Anniversary Mass

The Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration will be celebrated with a special Mass of Thanksgiving for couples observing significant wedding anniversaries (including first year). Renew your wedding vows with the …

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February 18

All Day

Ash Wednesday

Lent, the forty-day season of prayer, sacrifice and almsgiving in preparation for the joyous celebration of Easter, begins on this day. Ashes, symbolic of penance, are blessed and distributed to …

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Bishop's Blog

Building Up the Church Through Lay Leadership, Catholic Schools, and Sharing the Good News (And Go Pats!)

February 4, 2026

This week’s blog reflects on the vital role of lay leadership, the joy of Catholic Schools Week, updates on The Anchor’s digital transition, and a prayerful wish for a safe and joyful Super Bowl weekend.

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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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