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

October 4, 2025

Annual Red Mass

Celebrated to invoke God’s guidance on judges, attorneys and others working in the areas of law and justice. Concludes with the presentation of the St. Thomas More Medallions

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October 18, 2025

Catholic Youth Day

Food, fun and inspiration...all coming at the 2025 Catholic Youth Day. Be RENEWED! Sign up today with your parish or school

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September 6 - 7, 2025

FACE Special Collection

FACE- the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education- awards need-based scholarships to students in Catholic schools in the Diocese. Support this special collection to help them in their mission

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Upcoming Events

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September 18

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Monthly Day of Prayer & Fasting for Our Priests

The Office of Clergy Support of the Diocese of Fall River encourages all Catholics of the Diocese to support our priests spiritually by participating in a Monthly Day of Prayer …

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September 23

10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Diocesan Health Facilities Annual Golf Classic

Fall River Diocesan Health Facilities is hosting its 16th Annual Golf Classic to benefit the over 700 individuals served in its skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers. For details on available …

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October 4

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Red Mass

The Red Mass is celebrated widely in the Catholic Church to invoke God’s guidance on judges, attorneys and others working in the areas of law and justice. Bishop Edgar M. …

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Bishop's Blog

Strengthening Faith Through Leadership, Education, and the Example of St. Teresa of Calcutta

September 10, 2025

In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the Parish Leader Convocation, the upcoming FACE collection, and the Feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta.

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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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