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Annual Rosary Festival

Father Peyton Center 518 Washington St., North Easton, MA, United States

Families and friends of all ages are welcome to this celebration of Our Lady of the Rosary.  EVENT SCHEDULE 5:00 pm - Food, drinks, ice cream, music, fun activities for kids. Indoor tours of the Museum & Gallery 6:30 pm - Prayers, Music, & Candlelight Rosary Procession to Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, led by …

Mass for Mental Health Awareness

Corpus Christi Parish 324 Quaker Meeting House Rd., East Sandwich, MA

The first week of October, this year October  5-11, is Mental Health Awareness Week with a special designation of October 10th as World Mental Health Day. In recognition of the impact that mental health challenges can have on individuals, their families and caregivers, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate two special Masses: Saturday, …

Respect Life Month Annual Mass and Conference

In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month. During this time, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human. This year’s Annual Diocesan Respect Life Mass takes place today (Sunday, October 12) at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, …

CHANGE IN TIME: Mass for Peace

Fall River

Update: today's Procession for Peace is cancelled because of the weather. Mass for Peace will still take place, but at earlier time: 6:30 p.m. Members of the Diocese of Fall River and other interested persons are invited to join Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., in this annual Mass for Peace on the Columbus Day …

Catholic Youth Day

Bishop Connolly High School 373 Elsbree St., Fall River, MA

Food, fun and inspiration will all be part of this year's Catholic Youth Day. Featured speakers will be Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., who has led the Diocese of Fall River for almost 11 years, and Auxiliary Bishop Joseph A. Espaillat II of the Archdiocese of New York. Bishop Espaillat was appointed a bishop …

World Mission Sunday

Parishes in the Diocese of Fall River

Celebrated every year on the second-to-last Sunday of October, World Mission Sunday is the day when Catholics around the world unite to support the missionary work of the Church. Established by Pope Pius XI in 1926, it remains the only annual global collection that directly supports the 1,124 mission territories where the Church is young, …

Mass for Mental Health Awareness

St. Mary's Cathedral 327 Second St., Fall River, MA

The first week of October, this year October  5-11, is Mental Health Awareness Week with a special designation of October 10th as World Mental Health Day. In recognition of the impact that mental health challenges can have on individuals, their families and caregivers, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate two special Masses: Saturday, …

Permanent Diaconate Information Night

St. Mary Parish Hall 783 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, MA, United States

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 …

End of Life Care: What Should a Christian Do?

Corpus Christi Parish Center 324 Quaker Meeting House Rd., East Sandwich, Massachusetts

How does a Christian approach issues at the end-of-life? This presentation will examine some of the basic moral principles that help to guide us in medical decision-making, and assist us in helping our loved ones to live out their final days with the true dignity each human person deserves. Particular issues such as physician-assisted suicide, …

Young Adult Retreat

La Salette Retreat & Conference Center 947 Park St., Attleboro, MA, United States

Open to college students and young adults, this Young Adult Retreat, sponsored by the Diocesan Newman House, will take place at La Salette Retreat Center in Attleboro. Led by their peers, young adults will be accompanied in exploring their relationship with God and encounter who the Risen Christ is, all while building community with other …

Mass of Remembrance – Fall River

Notre Dame Cemetery 1540 Stafford Road, Fall River, MA, United States

All are welcome to this Mass of Remembrance offered on the last Saturday of each month in the Mausoleum Chapel of Notre Dame Cemetery in Fall River.

Mass of Remembrance – New Bedford Area

St. John Neumann Church 157 Middleboro Rd., East Freetown, MA, United States

This Mass of Remembrance is offered on the last Sunday of each month to to pray for those who have died and are buried in Catholic Cemeteries in New Bedford. All are welcome to attend.