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Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ or Corpus Christi is observed this year on the weekend of June 21-22. Established by Pope Urban IV after the Eucharistic miracle at Bolsena, Italy, this day celebrates the gift of the Eucharist, namely that "In the most blessed sacrament of the Eucharist the …

Installation of Permanent Diaconate Candidates as Readers

St. Mary Church 783 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will install as Readers eleven candidates who are currently studying for the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Fall River. The Ministry of Reader is the first of two ministries which candidates must receive and exercise as part of their preparation for ordination as permanent deacon. Candidates come from parishes …

Lumen Christi Cathedral Gala

White's of Westport 66 State Rd. (Rte. 6), Westport, MA

Please join us for the this special event as we shine a light on the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption. The first stones of our much-loved Cathedral were laid more than 165 years ago. In that time, it has served as a parish and since 1904 as our Cathedral. St. Mary’s is the …

Peter’s Pence Collection in Parishes

Parishes in the Diocese of Fall River

The Peter’s Pence Collection is a worldwide collection that supports the work of the Universal Church, including the charitable works of the Holy See and of Pope Francis. Please consider taking this opportunity to join with Pope Leo XIV and be a sign of mercy to our suffering brothers and sisters. The collection is taken …

Cursillo Convocation 2025

Stonehill College 320 Washington St., North Easton, MA, United States

Cursillistas from all across New England — along with adult friends and family interested in learning about Cursillo — are invited for this joyous event on the campus of Stonehill College in Easton. Together we will live a beautiful day in faith and energize all Cursillistas to be the spark of renewal in the Church!

Fishermen’s Mass & Blessing of the Fleet

St. Peter the Apostle Church 11 Prince St., Provincetown, MA, United States

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will be the principal celebrant of the annual Fishermen's Mass in St. Peter the Apostle Church in Provincetown. The Mass will be followed by the Blessing of the Fleet at MacMillan Pier. This is the 78th annual Blessing of the Fleet celebration in Provincetown.  

Summer Speaker Series

Holy Trinity Parish 246 Main Street (Route 28), West Harwich, MA, United States

Holy Trinity Parish in West Harwich welcomes all to this Summer Speaker Series, which will focus on a theme of "These three remain...Faith, Hope and Love." Each evening will offer Holy Mass with an extended homily followed by a cookout sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. The series continues on successive Tuesdays through July 29; …

An Evening with Mary

Holy Trinity Parish 246 Main Street (Route 28), West Harwich, MA, United States

Medjugorje visionary Ivan Dragicevic will give testimony to the messages of Our Lady as part of this "Evening with Mary." His talk will follow a 7 p.m. Mass. The full schedule for the "Evening with Mary" is as follows: 6 p.m. - Holy Rosary 6:40 p.m. - Pause to Open our hearts to Our Lady …

Mass of Remembrance-Taunton

St. Jude the Apostle Church 249 Whittenton St., Taunton, MA, United States

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 celebrated on the first Sunday of each month at St. Jude the Apostle Church in Taunton.

FACE Summer Gala

Wianno Club 107 Sea View Ave., Osterville, MA, United States

Mark your calendar and save the date for the 28th Annual FACE Summer Gala on Cape Cod. The evening will be hosted by Bishop Edgar da Cunha, S.D.V., with a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, and a fantastic program. Event chairs Tom and Pat Marmen and the FACE summer committee are working to finalize details for …

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Parishes in the Diocese of Fall River

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates the taking into heaven of Mary, soul and body, at the end of her life on earth, a truth of faith that was proclaimed a dogma by Pope Pius VII on November 1, 1950. The feast, among the oldest and most solemn dedicated to …

Mass of Thanksgiving for St. Francis of Assisi Parish

St. Francis of Assisi Church 247 North Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts

All current and former parishioners, friends, and community members are extended a warm welcome to St. Francis of Assisi Church, New Bedford, on the Feast of the Assumption for a Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi Parish: A Little Church with a Big Heart…Will Forever Be a Treasure… in our …