Calendar of Events

This is a two-session "team building" series for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (O.C.I.A.), sponsored by the Secretariat for the New Evangelization. This is as an opportunity for pastors to gather with parish staff and volunteers to establish or grow their O.C.I.A. teams. The series offers a deep dive into all four phases …

The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women invites all women of the Diocese to attend this November meeting to feature guest presenter Father Michael Racine, pastor of the three parishes of the Whaling City Catholic Community (Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Francis Assisi, and St. Lawrence Martyr, New Bedford). Light refreshments will …

Holy Cross Family Ministries of Easton is hosting a monthly Date Night Series: The Joy of Marriage, at the Father Peyton Center in North Easton. The date nights will include reflection, fellowship, and appetizers. The series dates and topics are below. Attend any or all series dates as your schedule allows. Series Dates: September 21, …

Preparatory Grades (5-8) Open House: 5-6:30 p.m. High School Open House: 6:30-8 p.m.

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will present the Marian Award to nominated members of parishes in the Diocese of Fall River in recognition of their dedicated service to the Church. The Marian Awards Ceremony will be streamed live on the St. Mary Cathedral website at www.olfallriver.org. Please click “Watch” along the menu bar at …

Come for one or both parts of this Family Advent Celebration on Saturday, December 7, at the Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington St., N. Easton. Christmas craft, family sing-along and pizza and salad from 3:00 to 5:30 pm. The evening event, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, next door at St. Joseph Chapel, will be …

Holy Cross Family Ministries is hosting this Advent Mission Night at The Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington St., N. Easton, MA. Father Fred Jenga, C.S.C., will reflect on Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. Light reception will follow. The cost is free. Space is limited; please register early at www.MuseumOfFamilyPrayer.org/advent-mission Questions? Please contact Amy Dyke, …

You’re Invited to Open the Jubilee Year with Bishop da Cunha On Sunday, December 29, in union with bishops throughout the world, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate a special Mass to open the local diocesan observance of the Jubilee Year 2025 in the Catholic Church. The Mass will take place at 3 …

The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is a liturgical feast day honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary's motherhood in the wake of the birth of the baby Jesus Christ. The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains the basis for this title for Mary. "Called in the Gospels 'the mother of Jesus,' Mary is acclaimed by …

The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), along with the Knights of Columbus, the Diocesan Office of Vocations, and the Secretariat for the New Evangelization (which oversees CYO), will be holding a Basketball Jamboree at Bishop Connolly High School Gymnasium in Fall River. The evening will include the Knights of Columbus free throw contest, music by Vatican …

The Secretariat for the New Evangelization is hosting this evening first to serve as a thank you to all the "co-workers in the vineyard" as a Jubilee Year begins, and it will honor those marking significant years of work to the Church (including first year). Additionally, the evening will offer development for parish leaders in …

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fall River Diocese will celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2025 from January 26 through February 1. Observed annually across the country, the week is designed to highlight the value of a Catholic education to young people and its contributions to the Church and wider community. It is also the time …