This Blue Christmas Mass is being offered by the Catholic Community of  Central Fall River collaborative for those experiencing loss during this season.  Many know the paradox of the Advent and Christmas seasons – a time when all are supposed to celebrate hope, love, joy and peace,

Christmas is the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. It is the celebration of Jesus' birth. Christmas is one of the most important days in the Church year. On this day, we recognize the mystery of our loving God who became incarnate to save us. The

The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is a liturgical feast day honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary's motherhood in the wake of the birth of the baby Jesus Christ. This holiday is also the Octave of Christmas, or the 8th day of Christmas. Please check with your

Thinking the Lord may possibly be calling you to serve Him and His Church as a priest? Come join other men and some of the seminarians of the Diocese for a Day of Discernment. It's planned as an afternoon any young men who are trying to discern

The Diocese of Fall River continues to offer online support groups and hopes to begin offering live sessions in the Spring. These online virtual programs are being offered through Catholic Social Services on Tuesdays. The links to register for either of the one-hour sessions are as follow:

The Catholic Guild for the Blind is hosting a Rosary and Social Hour via Conference Call twice monthly on the first Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. and on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. All are invited to join the Guild, as

The Peak is an opportunity for ongoing formation for parish leaders, catechists, and volunteers, combining worship and Sacrament with ideas and connection. It includes music, conversation, adoration and the opportunity for Confession. There is also time for sharing new projects and building in new ways for individuals

The Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) collection will be taken up in parishes in the Fall River Diocese during Masses on January 15 and 16. Half of the proceeds of this annual collection remains in our Diocese and provides partial funding for a variety of communication endeavors including

Pray to Protect Human Life! 9 Days for Life is an annual novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Participants can download the novena or sign up to receive

All are welcome to this Mass that will include prayers of healing. Recitation of the Rosary will precede the Mass at 6 p.m. The Mass will conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.