85th Annual Catholic Appeal Begins May 1 Parishes in the Diocese of Fall River Peace: Let it Begin With Me is the theme of the 2026 Catholic Appeal. For more than 80 years, the proud history of giving through the Catholic Appeal has been …
Diocesan Walk for Life May 1 @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette 947 Park St., Attleboro, MA, United States Bring your walking shoes and a bagged lunch to the third annual local Diocesan Walk for Life. The program will feature special guest speaker Franciscan Friar of the Immaculate Father …
Secular Franciscan Profession May 2 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Holy Trinity Parish 246 Main Street (Route 28), West Harwich, MA, United States Come Celebrate the 800 Jubilee of Saint Francis of Assisi In commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of their Seraphic Patriarch, Saint Francis of Assisi, the Secular Franciscans of Saint Francis …
Ascension Thursday May 14 The Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, also known as Ascension Thursday or Ascension Day, celebrates the return of Christ to the Father, his physical …
Catholic Communications Campaign Collection May 16 - May 17 Parishes throughout the Diocese of Fall River and in many other dioceses across the country take up the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) this weekend. Your support helps CCC fulfill its …
Permanent Diaconate Information Night May 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm St. Mary Church 783 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, Massachusetts Interested in learning more about ministry as a Permanent Deacon? This additional in-person Permanent Diaconate Information Night will delve into the process of formation of a deacon for the Diocese …
Pope St. Pius X Youth Awards May 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm St. Mary's Cathedral 327 Second St., Fall River, MA Presentation of the Pope St. Pius X Youth Awards to young persons from parishes throughout the Diocese in recognition of their service to their parish. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, …
Spring Adult Confirmation May 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm St. Mary's Cathedral 327 Second St., Fall River, MA 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 …
DCCW Annual Meeting and Breakfast May 30 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am St. John Neumann Parish 157 Middleboro Rd., East Freetown, MA 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 …
Mass of Remembrance – Fall River May 30 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 pm 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 May 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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. …
Lumen Christi Cathedral Gala June 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm White's of Westport 66 State Rd. (Rte. 6), Westport, 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 …
