The 80th annual Catholic Appeal begins in the Fall River Diocese. Since 1942, the Catholic Appeal has helped people in all phases of life throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands. Gifts to the Appeal sustain the many agencies, programs, and ministries providing food and shelter,

Religious Brothers Day is held annually on this day, May 1, the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker.  All religious brothers are recognized during this international event. Congratulations, gratitude and a promise of prayers to the Brothers in the Diocese of Fall River on this day! Prayer services

As part of the diocesan observance of the Year of St. Joseph, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate Mass on this day, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. It will include the Consecration to St. Joseph. The Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph