This monthly Remembrance Mass is offered for all souls buried in Taunton Catholic Cemeteries in the past month. All are welcome. The Remembrance Mass is usually celebrated on the first Sunday of each month at St. Jude the Apostle Church in Taunton. However, since the first Sunday in April was Easter Sunday, the Mass of …

All women of the Diocese of Fall River are invited to attend this a meeting. Guest speaker will be Father Michael Racine, who is pastor of St. Bernard Parish in Assonet and St. John Neumann Parish in East Freetown. Father Racine has also served for many years as a chaplain to various fire departments in …

This is the 6rd annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations, celebrated annually on the Fourth Sunday of Easter which is also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday."  The purpose of the day is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). …

Interested in learning more about ministry as a permanent deacon? Over the coming months, general information nights will be held to delve into the process of formation of a deacon for the Diocese of Fall River. These information nights will be held at two locations and also via Zoom. The Information Nights schedule is as …

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and blue pinwheels have become a symbol of it because they represent the playful innocence of childhood. The Diocesan Office of Safe Environment extends an invitation to all to join Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., and students from Fall River Diocesan schools in planting pinwheels and praying for …

Peace: Let it Begin With Me is the theme of the 2026 Catholic Appeal. For more than 80 years, the proud history of giving through the Catholic Appeal has been a sustaining force. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River (formerly Catholic Social Services), the Secretariat for the New Evangelization, the Office of Pastoral …

Bring your walking shoes and a bagged lunch to the third annual local Diocesan Walk for Life. The program will feature special guest speaker Franciscan Friar of the Immaculate Father Josemaria M. Barbin. This will be a prayer-filled day with a full agenda: 8:30 a.m. Registration at the Welcome Center Beginning at 9:00 a.m. Rosary …

Come Celebrate the 800 Jubilee of Saint Francis of Assisi In commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of their Seraphic Patriarch, Saint Francis of Assisi, the Secular Franciscans of Saint Francis of Peace Fraternity invites everyone to this Celebration and Profession. Brunch to follow in the Parish Hall. Please RSVP StFrancisofPeacecapecod@gmail.com by April 15th. Sponsored by …

The Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, also known as Ascension Thursday or Ascension Day, celebrates the return of Christ to the Father, his physical body leaving the earth behind. The feast recalls the completion of Christ's mission on earth for the salvation of all people and his entry into …

Parishes throughout the Diocese of Fall River and in many other dioceses across the country take up the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) this weekend. Your support helps CCC fulfill its mission to share the Gospel message of hope with people in the United States using the internet, television, radio, and print media. Half the funds …

Interested in learning more about ministry as a Permanent Deacon? This additional in-person Permanent Diaconate Information Night will delve into the process of formation of a deacon for the Diocese of Fall River. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has authorized the formation of a new class for Permanent Deacons for the Diocese of Fall …

Presentation of the Pope St. Pius X Youth Awards to young persons from parishes throughout the Diocese in recognition of their service to their parish. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will confer the awards in the context of a prayer service. Named for the pontiff who created the Fall River Diocese in 1904, the …