Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on adult candidates (ages 18 and over) who have completed their Confirmation preparation. Information on the Adult Confirmation preparation program is available here.

The Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) will gather for their Annual Meeting and Breakfast on Saturday, May 30, at St. John Neumann Church. All women of the Diocese of Fall River are cordially invited to join them for a 9 a.m. Mass at St. John Neumann Church, 157 Middleboro Road, East Freetown, MA …

Join us for this night in celebration of our Mother Church, St. Mary's Cathedral, and help Lumen Christi – the Light of Christ – continue to shine forth from the Cathedral and bless our Diocese and all of the faithful within it. This is the 5th annual Lumen Christi Cathedral Gala. All proceeds from this …

Holy Cross Family Ministries invites all to this Grand Reopening of the Father Peyton Center. Hidden in the woods of Easton, this sanctuary is a "hidden gem" for New England families to find peace. Come pray the brand-new Rosary Walk -an exact replica of the one at Notre Dame- and attend Mass in the new …

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will ordain Deacon Kaique Santos to the Priesthood and seminarian Lucas da Costa to the Transitional Diaconate for service in the Diocese of Fall River. You can learn more about these two men here. You can watch the Ordination as it is livestreamed on the Our Lady of Fall …

A Eucharistic Procession through the streets of New Bedford will take place on the Feast of Corpus Christi with stops at several city churches, offering participants an opportunity for prayer, worship, and fellowship. The procession will begin at Our Lady’s Chapel, located at 600 Pleasant St., across from the library and near City Hall, and …

Eleven candidates studying for the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Fall River will be installed as Acolytes by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. The Ministry of Acolyte is the second of two ministries which candidates must receive and exercise as part of their preparation for ordination as a permanent deacon. A listing of those …

Saint Vincent’s Services is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated Summer Celebration Gala, bringing this signature fundraising event back to Fall River by popular demand. The evening will take place at the iconic Fall River Carousel. This year’s Gala represents more than a celebration—it is a strategic moment to engage local stakeholders, …

Let’s help the Pope in His mission. This weekend – the Sunday before the liturgical feast of Saints Peter and Paul – the traditional Peter’s Pence collection takes place. This is a concrete way to support the Holy Father in his mission of service to the universal Church. Donating to Peter’s Pence is a concrete gesture …

All are invited to experience this lively and enlightening tour of St. Lawrence, Martyr Church, New Bedford, led by Deacon Maurice Ouellette. Together you will explore the rich symbolism of church architecture in general and specifically the art and architecture of St. Lawrence, Martyr, the first Catholic church in New Bedford. Discover the meaning of …

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will be taking place this June in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary, and it's passing through the Diocese of Fall River. The pilgrimage will process the Eucharist from St. Augustine Florida, traveling through the original 13 colonies, to its eventual conclusion in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on July 4th. The pilgrimage will travel …

As the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is welcomed to the Diocese of Fall River, join us for Noon Mass at The Father Peyton Center, celebrated by the Most Rev. Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., Bishop of Fall River. Upon arrival at The Father Peyton Center, there is free and convenient parking in the back parking lot. …