2018 News & Press

  FALL RIVER — The Fall River Diocese 2018 Catholic Charities Appeal is entering its final weeks, and Appeal officials encourage those who have not yet made their donation to do so before its June 27th conclusion. As on Monday, June 11, the Appeal had raised slightly

MASHPEE — The 21st annual FACE Summer Gala to support Catholic school students in the Fall River Diocese is set for Friday, July 13, at the Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee. With a delicious multi-course dinner, a live auction, a mystery raffle and more, an enjoyable evening

FALL RIVER — Three priests will retire from parish ministry in the Fall River Diocese this summer after years of service. Reverend Marcel H. Bouchard, who is pastor of St. Mary-Our Lady of the Isle Parish in Nantucket, and Reverend Robert J. Powell, pastor of St. Lawrence

Diocese of Fall River OFFICIAL His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, announces the following appointments and transfers: Reverend Marcos Caldeira, Parochial Vicar of Saint Francis Xavier Parish in Hyannis and Minister to the Brazilian speaking community of Hyannis

BUZZARDS BAY – Ms. Beth Mahoney (in photo) has been named as the new principal for St. Margaret Regional School, Buzzards Bay, effective July 1. Mahoney is the current vice principal of Holy Family-Holy Name School in New Bedford. The appointment of Mahoney was announced by Mr.

FALL RIVER — Three transitional deacons will be ordained priests for service in the Fall River Diocese in an 11 a.m. Mass on Saturday, June 9, in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Fall River. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will ordain Deacon Matthew G. Gill, 28, of Attleboro;