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June 28, 2025
Cursillo Convocation 2025
Join thousands of Cursillistas from across New England — along with adults interested in learning about Cursillo — for this day-long celebration of the Holy Spirit
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February 9, 2025
Wedding Anniversary Mass
You are cordially invited to renew your wedding vows with Bishop da Cunha at this annual Mass. Register with your parish today
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Read “A Time for Fortitude”
In his new Pastoral Letter, Bishop da Cunha introduces The Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church Initiative
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Jubilee Year 2025
Bishop da Cunha opened the diocesan observance of Jubilee Year 2025 in a special Mass. Watch the Mass on YouTube and learn more about this special year.
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January 24
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 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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January 26
All Day
Catholic Schools Week
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fall River Diocese will celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2025 from January 26 through February 1. Observed annually across the country, the week is designed …
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Bishop's Blog
United for Life, Catholic Schools Week and the Early Success of the ‘Stronger’ Initiative
January 22, 2025
In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha discusses Catholic Schools Week, the Walk for Life, Word of God Sunday and provides an update on the 'Stronger' Initiative.
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Success Stories
Open Dialogue Is Opening Doors
Lasting relationships with others are built on a foundation of trust. This also holds true for our relationship with the Catholic Church. That’s why we strive to build a future grounded in honesty, transparency, and accountability.
By Laura Carrillo Director of Strategic and Pastoral Planning
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Connections
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Connections
Generations have been drawn to our area by its teeming ocean, safe harbors, plentiful lakes, ponds and streams, abundant inland rivers, and picturesque coastlines. Wherever you are in the The Diocese of Fall River, we are all connected by our waters and the Eucharist.
By David Carvalho Secretary for the New Evangelization
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Open Dialogue Is Opening Doors
Life Is Richer When We Walk as One
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Life Is Richer When We Walk as One
We come from all walks of life. Our dreams, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds are unique to each of us. But as we navigate life’s triumphs and challenges, inevitably our paths intersect on a common road.
By Irina Robinson Family and Respect Life Director
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Connections
Leadership Begins With Listening
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Leadership Begins With Listening
“Actions speak louder than words” resonates more today than ever before. We’ve been tested by many challenges and our parishioners and communities have voiced their concerns. We’ve heard and are taking action.
By Laura Carrillo Director of Strategic and Pastoral Planning
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Life Is Richer When We Walk as One
One Community in Christ
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One Community in Christ
We are a Diocese of people with many backgrounds—socially, economically, geographically, and culturally—but we are united in Jesus Christ, especially in the Eucharist.
By David Carvalho Secretary for the New Evangelization
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Leadership Begins With Listening
A Place to Belong
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A Place to Belong
Whoever you are, wherever you go, and wherever you’ve been, you will always have a home in Jesus Christ. The doors of our Church and the arms of our faith community are open to all seeking God’s love.
By Irina Robinson Family and Respect Life Director
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One Community in Christ
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Latest Newsfrom the Fall River Diocese
Press Releases and Statements
23
Jan
2025
Schools in Diocese to Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

Open houses, school Masses and other special events will highlight the Jan. 26-Feb. 1 nationwide celebration week

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Press Releases and Statements
23
Jan
2025
Father Robert J. Powell Dies

Father Powell had most recently served as a pastor in Orleans and New Bedford before retiring in 2018

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Press Releases and Statements
13
Jan
2025
Application Period Open for FACE Scholarships

FACE awards need-based scholarships to assist with tuition costs for students attending a Catholic school in the Diocese

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