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Of Special Note
May 1, 2026
Diocesan Walk for Life
This local Diocesan Walk for Life will feature a prayer-filled day with a full agenda including Mass, Rosary for Life, Prayer Walk, and guest speaker Fr. Josemaria M. Barbin, F.I.
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Apply for a FACE Scholarship Today
Applications are being accepted for tuition assistance from FACE for students who will be entering a Catholic elementary school in the Diocese in September. Deadline is March 31st
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The Anchor, your longtime source for diocesan news and events, is now a free, weekly electronic newsletter. Click Learn More to sign up to stay connected in this new easy way.
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Holy Thursday
Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the sacred Easter Triduum, which concludes with the celebration of Easter Vigil Mass.  On this day, we remember the Last Supper, during which “Jesus, …
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Good Friday
On Good Friday, we recall Christ’s Passion and Death. Good Friday is a time to reflect on our own sinfulness and need for repentance, and it is a day in …
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Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday
The Missale Romanum (Roman Missal) reminds us that the Easter Vigil is the “mother of all vigils,” the “greatest and most noble of all solemnities.” On this night, the Church keeps …
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A Time to Walk with Christ and Support Our Priests
As we enter the sacred days of the Triduum, we are invited to walk more closely with Christ through His Passion, death, and Resurrection while also giving thanks for the gift of the priesthood and praying for those who faithfully serve God’s people.
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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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Latest Newsfrom the Diocese of Fall River
Press Releases and Statements
24
Mar
2026
Holy Oils to be Blessed, Priests to Renew Promises in Special Holy Week Liturgy

All are invited to the Chrism Mass on Tuesday, March 31, at 4 p.m., in St. Mary's Cathedral

Press Releases and Statements Mensajes del Obispo
17
Mar
2026
Faithful Encouraged to Gather as ‘Diocesan Family’ for Chrism Mass

Bishop da Cunha issues special letter of invitation, shares hope that all will "join us for this sacred celebration of unity and prayer."

Press Releases and Statements
9
Mar
2026
Bishop Calls for Holy Hour for Peace in Parishes

To take place between March 9- 23. Each parish will determined the particular date and time. Click Read More for the schedule.