7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tenebrae at St. Mary Chapel – Stonehill College marzo 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tenebrae at St. Mary Chapel – Stonehill College Tenebrae, Latin for “Darkness,” begins with a lit candelabra prominently displayed. As the service progresses, the candles are snuffed out one by one, until only one is left – a symbol of the promise of Christ’s triumph over death and darkness. All are welcome to join the Stonehill College community at 7 p.m. in the …
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Chrism Mass marzo 31 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Chrism Mass The Chrism Mass is celebrated every year in cathedrals in dioceses all over the world during Holy Week. It is a special liturgy that manifests the unity of the bishop with the priests of his diocese, and the Church community as members of the Body of Christ. During the Mass Bishop da Cunha will bless …
2026-04-02 Holy Thursday Holy Thursday abril 2 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, loving those who were his own in the world even to the end, offered his Body and Blood to the Father under the appearance of …
2026-04-03 Good Friday Good Friday abril 3 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 which, amid the sorrow, we show our appreciation for Christ’s loving sacrifice. Good Friday is a day of both fast and abstinence.
2026-04-04 Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday abril 4 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 watch, celebrating the resurrection of Christ in the sacraments and awaiting his return in glory. It is the turning point of the Triduum, the Passover …
2026-04-05 Easter Easter abril 5 Easter Christ is Risen! Alleluia! The Easter Sunday Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord is celebrated with great joy and music. “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad!” The tomb is empty; death has been conquered for all time. We renew our baptismal promises and celebrate the life …
9:30 am - 11:30 am Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Meeting abril 18 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Meeting 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 …
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Permanent Diaconate Information Night abril 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Permanent Diaconate Information Night 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 …
