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SUMMARY:Overwhelmed with Joy: An Advent Women's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nPrepare for Christmas by being overwhelmed with Christ’s joy. This Advent Women’s Retreat will feature speakers Danielle Bean\, Allison Gingras and musician Liz Cotrupi-Pfunder. The cost is $15 and includes Mass\, Continental Breakfast\, Lunch\, Keynote Talks\, Discussion\, Adoration and Confession. \nRead the flyer HERE. \nTo register\, click HERE. \n 
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/overwhelmed-with-joy-an-advent-womens-retreat/
LOCATION:Corpus Christi Parish\, 324 Quaker Meeting House Rd.\, East Sandwich\, MA\, 02537
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231230T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231230T214500
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T210722Z
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SUMMARY:Mass of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/mass-of-remembrance-3/
LOCATION:Notre Dame Cemetery\, 1540 Stafford Road\, Fall River\, MA\, 02721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
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SUMMARY:The Peak Planning Summit
DESCRIPTION:How do we grow engagement? Both in terms of growing volunteers and better engaging the people we serve?\nThe Peak Planning Summit serves to provide parish leaders and volunteers in the Diocese of Fall River with practicals – “how to’s” – for parish ministry. Learn how to grow parishioner engagement through practical workshops and resources\, and connect with other Catholics and parish leaders. The day will also include Mass\, meals\, and the opportunity to learn from Fr. Nicholas Desimone\, S.T.L. Fr. Desimone is currently pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Uxbridge\, MA\, bringing experience in growing parishioner engagement in different pastoral settings.\n\n\nTo register\, visit: https://bit.ly/Peak1624
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/the-peak-planning-summit/
LOCATION:St. John Neumann Parish\, 157 Middleboro Rd.\, East Freetown\, MA\, 02717
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240105T213605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T213605Z
UID:26150-1705363200-1705449599@www.fallriverdiocese.org
SUMMARY:"9 Days for Life" Novena Begins
DESCRIPTION:Today begins the nationwide annual Respect Life novena “9 Days for Life\,” continuing through Wednesday\, January 24. Get daily intentions\, brief reflections\, and more by email or text message. Join thousands of Catholics from around the country in praying for the protection of human life. \nSign up at 9daysforlife.com! 
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/beginning-of-9-days-for-life-novena/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20210825T205208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T205208Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Mass
DESCRIPTION:This Mass will conclude with healing prayers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Recitation of the Rosary at 6 p.m. will precede the Mass. For more information\, please call 508-824-5577 or email standrewtaunton@comcast.net
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/healing-mass-31-3/
LOCATION:St. Andrew the Apostle Church\, 19 Kilmer Ave.\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240116T213838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T213838Z
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SUMMARY:Pax Christi Online Forum: "Building a World Without Nuclear Weapons: An Urgent Imperative"
DESCRIPTION:Pax Christi Massachusetts\, in association with Pax Christi USA and other sponsors\, is offering “Building a World Without Nuclear Weapons: An Urgent Imperative\,” an online forum to be held on Saturday\, January 27\, 2-4 p.m. ET. Its focus will be the grave concern of the increasing threat of nuclear war and what ordinary citizens can do to prevent it. The speakers are Archbishop John C. Wester of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe\, NM\, who in 2022 led the way in the U.S. Catholic Church with his groundbreaking pastoral letter on nuclear disarmament; Dr. Ira Helfand\, co-founder and immediate past president of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War; and Marie Dennis\, Catholic Nonviolence Initiative/Pax Christi International. All are welcome to take part. \nLearn more/register to participate here.
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/pax-christi-online-forum-building-a-world-without-nuclear-weapons-an-urgent-imperative/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240126T151611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T151611Z
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SUMMARY:Informational Zoom: Attending the National Eucharistic Congress
DESCRIPTION:The National Eucharistic Congress to take place this summer from July 17-21 in Indianapolis will be the first of its kind in 83 years! It is expected to draw over 80\,000 people from across the country for a wide range of programming including international speakers\, liturgies and more! This Congress seeks to revive Eucharistic devotion among Catholics and prepare them to be sent out “for the life of the world.” \nThe Diocese of Fall River is working to secure discounted group rates for the faithful from our diocese desiring to attending the National Eucharistic Congress. This zoom will provide details on attending the National Eucharistic Congress as part of the diocesan group and provide individuals with the opportunity to ask questions. \nTo register for the zoom\, click here. \nThe discounted group pricing for members of the Diocese attending the 5 day\, 4 night Congress will include: \n\n4-night stay at an Indianapolis hotel\, which includes breakfast\nRound-trip flights\nTransportation to and from the airport\nRegistration for the Congress\, which includes full-access to all Congress programming\, speakers\, liturgies\, and more!\n\nFor further questions\, please email David Carvalho of the Diocesan Secretariat of the New Evangelization at dcarvalho2@dioc-fr.org. \nMore on the Eucharistic Congress \nAmong speakers will be Bishop Robert Barron\, Cardinal-elect Christophe Pierre\, Bishop Andrew Cozzens\, Fr. Michael Schmitz\, Chris Stefanick\, Sr. Miriam James Heidland\, Fr. Josh Johnson\, Sr. Josephine Garrett\, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers\, Dr. Mary Healy\, Curtis Martin\, Dr. Edward Sri\, Fr. Leo Patalinghug\, Patrick Madrid\, and more! Tracks will be offered both in English and Spanish\, with various breakouts. \nVisit the National Eucharistic Congress website for complete details including daily schedules of events.
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/informational-zoom-attending-the-national-eucharistic-congress/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240129T170552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T170552Z
UID:33163-1708365600-1708369200@www.fallriverdiocese.org
SUMMARY:OL of Victory & OL of the Assumption Lenten Mission Begins
DESCRIPTION:“Igniting the Light of Christ Within You” is the theme of a Lenten Mission being co-sponsored by Our Lady of Victory Parish\, Centerville\, and Our Lady of Assumption Parish\, Osterville\, Monday through Wednesday\, February 19\, 20 & 21. \nIt will feature Paul Koleske\, is a contemporary Catholic Christian inspirational speaker\, musician\, composer and recording based in Lake Geneva\, Wisconsin. Paul’s ministry teaches listeners how and why they are already wired to succeed in building themselves and the church while discovering God’s purpose for their lives. He shares practical techniques people can use to increase their connection with the Presence of the Holy Spirit\, the Risen Christ’s gift to His disciples. \nThe mission will be held each day at noon at Our Lady of Assumption Church\, 76 Wianno Ave.\, Osterville\, and repeated at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church\, 230 South Main Street\, Centerville. \nDaily session topics are as follows: \n\nMonday February 19: “Connecting with the Light of Christ”\nTuesday February 20: “Experiencing the Light of Christ”\nWednesday February 21: “Living the Light of Christ”\n\nMore information can be found on olvparish.org. Registration is not required; a free will offering will be accepted.
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/ol-of-victory-ol-of-the-assumption-lenten-mission-begins/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240226
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240110T163007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T163007Z
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SUMMARY:Spirit@Work Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Where is the Spirit calling you? \nCatholic Campus Ministry of the Diocese of Fall River invites college-age men and women to this retreat to reflect on your gifts and how you are called to use them. Join other young adults in learning about Ignatian tools to discern where God is calling you. You will hear talks from your peers\, reflect on your own and in small groups\, and celebrate the Eucharist. \nRegister for the Spirit@Work Retreat here \nQuestions? Contact Deacon Frank Lucca at 508-999-8872 or flucca@umassd.edu
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/spiritwork-retreat/
LOCATION:La Salette Retreat & Conference Center\, 947 Park St.\, Attleboro\, MA\, 02703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T060000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240208T014558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T014558Z
UID:33708-1708747200-1708754400@www.fallriverdiocese.org
SUMMARY:Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All women of the the Fall River Diocese are invited to this meeting of  Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. Guest speaker will be Father Freddie Babiczuk and the topic will be “Mary and Elizabeth\, Women of Faith.” Father Babiczuk is pastor of the three parishes that make up the Taunton Catholic North Collaborative\, St. Anthony\, St. Jude\, and St. Mary. \nLight refreshments will be served at the meeting. \nIf you have questions\, please call Ann Marie Melanson at 508-631-0533 or email frdccwannmarie@gmail.com \nSnow date will be Saturday\, March 2.
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/diocesan-council-of-catholic-women-meeting-5/
LOCATION:St. Anthony Church\, 126 School Street\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240126T210248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T210248Z
UID:33162-1708765200-1708772400@www.fallriverdiocese.org
SUMMARY:Natural Family Planning: Good for the Body\, Good for the Soul
DESCRIPTION:St. John the Evangelist Parish in Attleboro is offering this brief presentation with time for questions on the beauty and benefits of Natural Family Planning (NFP). Resources will also be available. Couples as well as young women are invited to attend. Presenter will be Monica Bergeron\, a Certified Fertility Care Professional. She holds a degree in human biology from Brown University and trained at the Pope Paul VI Institute for Human Reproduction in Omaha\, Nebraska. She is certified by the American Academy of Fertility Care Professionals and is in private teaching practice in Rhode Island.
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/natural-family-planning-good-for-the-body-good-for-the-soul/
LOCATION:St. John the Evangelist Church\, 1 St. John Place\, Attleboro\, 02703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T140000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20220202T164022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T164022Z
UID:33006-1709373600-1709388000@www.fallriverdiocese.org
SUMMARY:Spring 2024 Preparation Process for Adult Confirmation Opening Session
DESCRIPTION:This is the first session of the Spring 2024 preparation program for adult (18+) confirmation. The program is intended to provide catechetical instruction in the faith\, as well as spiritual support to compliment the parish in the formation of candidates\, who are completing their initiation in the Catholic Church. The preparation is a hybrid program\, with both virtual and in-person sessions for candidates to attend. Complete information on this preparation program including dates for all sessions may be accessed here. \nThe Fall River Diocese Secretariat for the New Evangelization oversees the program. Please contact Deacon Chris Paul at cpaul@dioc-fr.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/spring-2022-preparation-process-for-adult-confirmation-opening-session-4/
LOCATION:St. Julie Billiart Parish Hall\, 494 Slocum Rd.\, North Dartmouth\, MA\, 02747\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Secretariat for the New Evangelization":MAILTO:dcarvalho@dioc-fr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T140000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240223T205428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T202353Z
UID:34177-1709557200-1709560800@www.fallriverdiocese.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Mission: "From Ashes to Glory"
DESCRIPTION:Holy Trinity Parish\, West Harwich\, welcomes all to this three-evening Lenten Mission – “From Ashes to Glory\,” to be offered at 6 p.m. on consecutive evenings\, beginning Monday\, March 4th. Father Michael MacInnis\, the Director of Human Formation at St. John’s Seminary in Brighton\, will lead the Mission. \nTopic and format for each evening is as follows:\nMonday\, March 4: “The Basics of Lent\,” Eucharistic Holy Hour; \nTuesday\, March 5: “Created in God’s Image\,” Reconciliation Service; \nWednesday\, March 6: “The Paschal Mystery\,” Holy Mass \nJoin with Father MacInnis as he leads us in a reflection to deepen our Lenten Journey of Faith.
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/lenten-mission-from-ashes-to-glory/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Parish\, 246 Main Street (Route 28)\, West Harwich\, MA\, 02761\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T141500
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240126T154333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T154333Z
UID:26270-1709974800-1709993700@www.fallriverdiocese.org
SUMMARY:RCIA Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This RCIA retreat is geared toward all Catechumens\, Candidates\, Sponsors\, and RCIA teams as they journey through the RCIA ahead of celebrating Sacraments during the Easter Vigil and Easter season. \nThe cost is $20 per person\, which includes:\n• Continental Breakfast\n• Talks by members of the Diocesan RCIA Team\n• Discussion & Community\n• Time for Personal Reflection\n• Lunch\n• Eucharistic Adoration\n• Opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation \nPlease RSVP by February 23rd. You can RSVP here. \nQuestions? Please email Deacon Chris Paul at cpaul@dioc-fr.org \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/rcia-retreat-2-2/
LOCATION:St. John Neumann Parish Hall\, 157 Middleboro Road\, East Freetown\, MA\, 02717\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Secretariat for the New Evangelization":MAILTO:dcarvalho@dioc-fr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240224T010906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T012525Z
UID:34224-1710169200-1710172800@www.fallriverdiocese.org
SUMMARY:Fall River Deanery Lenten Mission
DESCRIPTION:Diocesan Director of Adult and Child Discipleship Deacon Christopher Paul will present this four-part Lenten Mission jointly sponsored by the parishes in the Fall River Deanery\, March 11-14. Each session will be offered in the context of Mass twice daily\, at noon and 7 p.m. The noontime Mission will be at St. Mary’s Cathedral; the evening sessions will rotate among four parish churches. Within an overall theme of “The Empty Jar: How Can I Be Filled?\,” the session topics and evening locations are as follows: \n\nMonday\, March 11: The Narrow Gate\nHoly Trinity Church\, 951 Stafford Rd.\, Fall River\nTuesday\, March 12: Singular Vessel of Devotion\nSt. John of God Church\, 1036 Brayton Ave.\, Somerset\nWednesday\, March 13: Fountain of Mercy\nHoly Name Church\, 709 Hanover St.\, Fall River\nThursday\, March 14: Love Outpoured\nSt. Anthony of the Desert Church\, 300 North Eastern Ave.\, Fall River\n\nAdoration and Confessions will precede each evening session\, beginning at 6 p.m. \nDeacon Paul has served in parish ministry and Catholic education in New Hampshire for more than 20 years. Ordained a permanent deacon in 2014\, he began his current ministry within the Fall River Diocesan Secretariat for the New Evangelization in August 2021. Planners of this mission described Deacon Chris as “always excited to share his passion for the Gospel and his conviction that all the faithful are called to the summit of holiness.” \nFor more information\, please call 508-674-9131 or email holynamefr.com \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/fall-river-deanery-lenten-mission/
LOCATION:Holy Name Church\, 709 Hanover St.\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240224T011218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T012352Z
UID:34260-1710255600-1710259200@www.fallriverdiocese.org
SUMMARY:Fall River Deanery Lenten Mission
DESCRIPTION:Diocesan Director of Adult and Child Discipleship Deacon Christopher Paul will present this four-part Lenten Mission jointly sponsored by the parishes in the Fall River Deanery\, March 11-14. Each session will be offered in the context of Mass twice daily\, at noon and 7 p.m. The noontime Mission will be at St. Mary’s Cathedral; the evening sessions will rotate among four parish churches. Within an overall theme of “The Empty Jar: How Can I Be Filled?\,” the session topics and evening locations are as follows: \n\nMonday\, March 11: The Narrow Gate\nHoly Trinity Church\, 951 Stafford Rd.\, Fall River\nTuesday\, March 12: Singular Vessel of Devotion\nSt. John of God Church\, 1036 Brayton Ave.\, Somerset\nWednesday\, March 13: Fountain of Mercy\nHoly Name Church\, 709 Hanover St.\, Fall River\nThursday\, March 14: Love Outpoured\nSt. Anthony of the Desert Church\, 300 North Eastern Ave.\, Fall River\n\nAdoration and Confessions will precede each evening session\, beginning at 6 p.m. \nDeacon Paul has served in parish ministry and Catholic education in New Hampshire for more than 20 years. Ordained a permanent deacon in 2014\, he began his current ministry within the Fall River Diocesan Secretariat for the New Evangelization in August 2021. Planners of this mission described Deacon Chris as “always excited to share his passion for the Gospel and his conviction that all the faithful are called to the summit of holiness.” \nFor more information\, please call 508-674-9131 or email holynamefr.com
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/fall-river-deanery-lenten-mission-2/
LOCATION:St. John of God Parish\, 996 Brayton Ave.\, Somerset\, MA\, 02726\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240224T011356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T011624Z
UID:34262-1710342000-1710345600@www.fallriverdiocese.org
SUMMARY:Fall River Deanery Lenten Mission
DESCRIPTION:Diocesan Director of Adult and Child Discipleship Deacon Christopher Paul will present this four-part Lenten Mission jointly sponsored by the parishes in the Fall River Deanery\, March 11-14. Each session will be offered in the context of Mass twice daily\, at noon and 7 p.m. The noontime Mission will be at St. Mary’s Cathedral; the evening sessions will rotate among four parish churches. Within an overall theme of “The Empty Jar: How Can I Be Filled?\,” the session topics and evening locations are as follows: \n\nMonday\, March 11: The Narrow Gate\nHoly Trinity Church\, 951 Stafford Rd.\, Fall River\nTuesday\, March 12: Singular Vessel of Devotion\nSt. John of God Church\, 1036 Brayton Ave.\, Somerset\nWednesday\, March 13: Fountain of Mercy\nHoly Name Church\, 709 Hanover St.\, Fall River\nThursday\, March 14: Love Outpoured\nSt. Anthony of the Desert Church\, 300 North Eastern Ave.\, Fall River\n\nAdoration and Confessions will precede each evening session\, beginning at 6 p.m. \nDeacon Paul has served in parish ministry and Catholic education in New Hampshire for more than 20 years. Ordained a permanent deacon in 2014\, he began his current ministry within the Fall River Diocesan Secretariat for the New Evangelization in August 2021. Planners of this mission described Deacon Chris as “always excited to share his passion for the Gospel and his conviction that all the faithful are called to the summit of holiness.” \nFor more information\, please call 508-674-9131 or email holynamefr.com
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/fall-river-deanery-lenten-mission-3/
LOCATION:Holy Name Church\, 709 Hanover St.\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240224T011502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T011502Z
UID:34265-1710428400-1710432000@www.fallriverdiocese.org
SUMMARY:Fall River Deanery Lenten Mission
DESCRIPTION:Diocesan Director of Adult and Child Discipleship Deacon Christopher Paul will present this four-part Lenten Mission jointly sponsored by the parishes in the Fall River Deanery\, March 11-14. Each session will be offered in the context of Mass twice daily\, at noon and 7 p.m. The noontime Mission will be at St. Mary’s Cathedral; the evening sessions will rotate among four parish churches. Within an overall theme of “The Empty Jar: How Can I Be Filled?\,” the session topics and evening locations are as follows: \n\nMonday\, March 11: The Narrow Gate\nHoly Trinity Church\, 951 Stafford Rd.\, Fall River\nTuesday\, March 12: Singular Vessel of Devotion\nSt. John of God Church\, 1036 Brayton Ave.\, Somerset\nWednesday\, March 13: Fountain of Mercy\nHoly Name Church\, 709 Hanover St.\, Fall River\nThursday\, March 14: Love Outpoured\nSt. Anthony of the Desert Church\, 300 North Eastern Ave.\, Fall River\n\nAdoration and Confessions will precede each evening session\, beginning at 6 p.m. \nDeacon Paul has served in parish ministry and Catholic education in New Hampshire for more than 20 years. Ordained a permanent deacon in 2014\, he began his current ministry within the Fall River Diocesan Secretariat for the New Evangelization in August 2021. Planners of this mission described Deacon Chris as “always excited to share his passion for the Gospel and his conviction that all the faithful are called to the summit of holiness.” \nFor more information\, please call 508-674-9131 or email holynamefr.com
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/fall-river-deanery-lenten-mission-4/
LOCATION:St. Anthony of the Desert Maronite Church\, 300 North Easton Ave.\, Fall River\, MA\, 02723\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240319
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240307T005512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T005512Z
UID:34754-1710705600-1710791999@www.fallriverdiocese.org
SUMMARY:Chrism Mass Novena Begins
DESCRIPTION:As a way to prayerfully support our priests as they prepare to renew their promises\, the Office of Clergy Support invites the faithful of the Diocese to pray this Chrism Mass Novena\, beginning on this day. It will continue for each successive day leading up to the Chrism Mass on Tuesday\, March 26. \nThe Chrism Mass is the annual gathering of priests from the Diocese of Fall River with Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha\, S.D.V.\, during which the priests renew their priestly promises. The Chrism Mass is celebrated on the Tuesday of Holy Week\, which this year is March 26\, 2024. It will take place in St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fall River. \nTo register to participate in the Chrism Mass Novena for Priests\, kindly register / subscribe for Clergy Support updates at the bottom of the following page https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/clergy-offices/clergy-get-involved/ or contact Matt Robinson\, Director of Clergy Support\, at mrobinson@dioc-fr.org or 508-492-0995.
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/chrism-mass-novena-begins/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T163000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240306T023310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T023310Z
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SUMMARY:Saint Andre Lecture Series: "Welcoming the Other"
DESCRIPTION:Continuity Within Chaos: Caring for Individuals Living Chronically in Shelters and on the Streets is the focus of this installment of Stonehill College’s Saint Andre Lecture Series on “Welcoming the Other.” The presenter will be Dr. James J. O’Connell\, President of Boston Health Care for Homeless Program\, and Assistant Professor of Medicine\, Harvard Medical School.  \n“Welcoming the Other” is the ongoing theme for this lecture series at Stonehill College\, as Saint André spent much of his life serving as a humble porter welcoming people to the College de Notre Dame in Montreal. Every year the College welcomes a speaker whose work or writing has explored the problem of exclusion and the possibilities for acceptance and greater understanding. \nThe lecture will be offered in the McCarthy Auditorium in May Hall on the Stonehill College campus. \nMore on the Presenter: \nJim O’Connell\, M.D.\, serves as the president of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) and is an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. He received his medical degree from Harvard University in 1982 and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). In 1985\, he began full-time clinical work with homeless individuals as the founding physician of the program. He established the nation’s first medical respite program in 1985\, with 25 beds nested within the Lemuel Shattuck Shelter. Working with the MGH Laboratory of Computer Science\, he designed and implemented the nation’s first computerized medical record for a homeless program. \nO’Connell served as the national program director of the Homeless Families Program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. O’Connell is the editor of The Health Care of Homeless Persons: A Manual of Communicable Diseases and Common Problems in Shelters and on the Streets. His articles have appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine\, the Journal of the American Medical Association\, Circulation\, the American Journal of Public Health\, the Journal of Clinical Ethics\, and several other medical journals. His first book\, Stories from the Shadows: Reflections of a Street Doctor\, was published in 2015 and featured on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross. His work at BHCHP is the subject of the New York Times best-seller Rough Sleepers: Dr. Jim O’Connell’s Urgent Mission to Bring Healing to Homeless People by Tracy Kidder\, published in 2023.
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/saint-andre-lecture-series-welcoming-the-other/
LOCATION:Stonehill College\, 320 Washington St.\, North Easton\, MA\, 02357\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T130000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240223T210611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T210611Z
UID:34183-1711170000-1711198800@www.fallriverdiocese.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Women's Retreat: "Through the Eyes of Our Sisters: A Wisdom Journey Through Lent"
DESCRIPTION:Journey with us as we look through the eyes of our Scriptural and spiritual sisters to reflect on women of wisdom – ancient and modern. This Lenten Women’s Retreat\, “Through the Eyes of Our Sisters: A Wisdom Journey” will discover what they continue to offer that guides us through Lent into the new life of Resurrection. \nPresenters will be Dr. Laura Zane Kolman and Deborah Zane\, M.A. \nThe cost is $15. The day includes Mass\, morning refreshments\, lunch\, keynote talks\, discussion\, Adoration\, and Confession.. Open to all women\, bring a friend! \nCost is $15.00. Contact Beth Mahoney to register at htbeth@gmail.com or call 508-432-4000.
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/lenten-womens-retreat-through-the-eyes-of-our-sisters-a-wisdom-journey-through-lent/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Parish\, 246 Main Street (Route 28)\, West Harwich\, MA\, 02761\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T190000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20220405T152934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T203237Z
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday Taizé Service
DESCRIPTION:St. John Neumann Parish invites all to their Palm Sunday Taize’ Service. This service includes song\, reflections and readings. The church is located on Route 18 – 157 Middleboro Road in East Freetown\, Mass.  Take Chace Road exit off Route 140. \n 
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/palm-sunday-taize-service-2/
LOCATION:St. John Neumann Church\, 157 Middleboro Rd.\, East Freetown\, MA\, 02717\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240302T013622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T013622Z
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SUMMARY:Fiat Ministries Discernment Retreat for Women
DESCRIPTION:Single women\, age 18-30 who are seeking to do God’s will\, are invited to attend this Fiat Ministries Discernment Retreat April 5-7 at Betania II Spiritual Retreat Center in Medway\, Mass. Fiat Ministries cultivates an authentic culture of discernment for young women by inspiring them to say yes to God’s call. Religious sisters from various communities assist at the retreat by giving talks\, leading small groups\, giving their testimonies\, and providing a joyful witness of what it means to be a consecrated religious sister.\nCost to attend is $150. \nLearn more about the Fiat Ministries Discernment Retreat here. \nRegister to attend the April 5-7 retreat here. \n 
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/fiat-ministries-discernment-retreat-for-women/
LOCATION:Betannia II Retreat Center\, 154 Summer St.\, Medway\, MA\, 02053\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T114500
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240311T185049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T191902Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Development Day
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers serving in Marriage Ministry and Pro-Life Ministry are encouraged to attend this Faith Development Day planned especially for them! The day’ program offers a variety of informative topics: \n\nSexuality\, Natural Family Planning and Parenting\nPresenters: Craig and Amy Dyke\, Holy Cross Family Ministries\, Easton\nPrayer Life\nPresenter: Father George Harrison\, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fall River\nFinance and Goal Setting Within the Family\nPresenter: Kevin Kiley\, Chief Financial Officer and Chancellor\, Diocese of Fall River\nSacrament of Marriage from a Canonical Perspective\nPresenter: Magdalen Ross\, Director of Canonical Services\, Diocese of Fall River\nWalking with Moms in Need\nPresenter: Paige Sassone\nPastoral Challenges and Responses in Post-Abortion Healing\nPresenter: Marianne Luthin\, Project Rachel Director\, Archdiocese of Boston\n\nThe Fall River Diocesan Family and Respect Life Office is sponsoring this Faith Development Day and encourages first-time and newly interested volunteers to come\, learn and network with others in Pro-Life\, Marriage\, and Family Ministries throughout the Diocese. \nIt will take place at the Museum of Family Prayer in North Easton on grounds adjacent to Stonehill College. \nThere is no charge to attend this day\, which will include breakfast and lunch\, but registration is required. You can register here. \nQuestions/more information: please contact Irina Robinson\, Diocesan Family and Respect Life Director at 508-669-7966 or irobinson@dioc-fr.org or Deborah LeDoux at 508-658-2956 or dledoux@dioc-fr.org \n 
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/faith-development-day/
LOCATION:Museum of Family Prayer\, 518 Washington St.\, North Easton\, Massachusetts\, 02356
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240419T151003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T151003Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Mass
DESCRIPTION:Holy Cross Family Ministries will host an afternoon of prayer and reflection —The Healing Power of Jesus — with Father James Burasa of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Father Burasa is a native Rwandan and a world-renowned conference and retreat speaker. He has a special ministry to the sick and afflicted; his events fill churches with people seeking physical\, emotional\, and spiritual healing through God’s grace. The afternoon begins with his dynamic presentation to be followed by a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration\, the Sacrament of Reconciliation\, and the Holy Rosary. A Vigil Healing Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. and it will conclude with a blessing with St. André Bessette oil. All are welcome to come for all or part of the afternoon event. Registration is not required.
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/healing-mass/
LOCATION:Father Peyton Center\, 518 Washington St.\, North Easton\, MA\, 02356\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240308T211216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T180522Z
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SUMMARY:Purified and Gender: Talks for Parents & Teens with Jason Evert
DESCRIPTION:                 Click on image to enlarge\nInternational Catholic speaker Jason Evert is presenting this double feature of talks aimed at bringing parents and teens together to discover God’s plan for love. Evert mixes humor with down-to-earth practicality\, making the difficult conversations about love much easier and opening up an opportunity to continue the discussion about this important topic at home with resources that work.  The program will conclude with Adoration\, praise and worship\, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation\, transforming the night into a mini-retreat for the whole family. \nOur Lady of Victory Parish\, Centerville\, and Christ the King Parish\, Mashpee\, are co-hosting speaker Jason Evert for this double presentation\, Purified and Gender and the Theology of Your Body. \nEvert has spoken to more than one million people about the virtue of chastity. He is a best-selling author of more than ten books\, including “Theology of the Body for Teens\,” and “How to Find Your Soulmate without Losing Your Soul” and is the founder of Totus Tuus Press and the Chastity Project. A frequent guest on radio and television programs\, he has been featured on Fox News\, the BBC\, MSNBC\, and EWTN. \nCost for both presentations is $25 and free resources will be available for every attendee! \nFor tickets\, please visit: Chastity.com/purified \nMore information is available at: Billb@olvparish.org
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/purified-and-gender-talks-for-parents-teens-with-jason-evert/
LOCATION:Christ the King Parish\, 3 Job's Fishing Rd.\, Mashpee\, MA\, 02649
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20230403T150619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T155918Z
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SUMMARY:Prayer Service for Healing
DESCRIPTION:As we conclude April as both Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month\, all are invited to join Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha\, S.D.V.\, in this Prayer Service for Healing.  It will include remarks by a courageous survivor of clergy abuse who will speak to the need for the ongoing work of healing and prevention in the Church. \nThis Prayer Service for Healing will be livestreamed on the diocesan Facebook page here. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Carolyn Shipp\, Director of Safe Environment and Victim Assistance: cshipp@dioc-fr.org \nRead the Healing Service flyer here
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/prayer-service-for-healing-2/
LOCATION:Holy Name Church\, 709 Hanover St.\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
ORGANIZER;CN="Diocesan Office of Safe Environment":MAILTO:cshipp@dioc-fr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20230329T204446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T153821Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Meat 'n Greet
DESCRIPTION:Click image to enlarge\nFormer sports reporter turned evangelist and bestselling author Kevin Wells will be the speaker at this second annual Men’s Meat ‘n Greet. Food\, fellowship\, and formation will all be part the early evening event to take place at Cathedral Camp in East Freetown. It will include a barbeque\, team events and games\, and the presentation by Wells. \nThe event is being held jointly by the diocesan Secretariat for the New Evangelization and the Men of St. Joseph apostolate of St. Francis Xavier Parish\, Acushnet. \nCost is $15. Register to attend here. \nMore on Kevin Wells\nHe is the author of the bestselling books “The Priests We Need to Save the Church” and “Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz.” He serves as president of the Monsignor Thomas Wells Society for Vocations\, which is committed to the promotion of strong priests\, seminarians\, an living the fullness of the Catholic faith. \nQuestions? Email Deacon Chris Paul at cpaul@dioc-fr.org
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/mens-meat-greet/
LOCATION:Cathedral Camp\, 167 Middleboro Rd.\, East Freetown\, MA\, 02717\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240419T152424Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Men of Joy\, Men of Justice is the title of this morning retreat planned for men. Speakers will be Father Thomas Washburn and Deacon Christian De Vos who both serve at Holy Trinity Parish in West Harwich. The retreat will include Mass and breakfast. All men are welcome; there is no charge. Please register to attend: call or email Tony Cosgrove at 508-430-2241 or tonyandchrisoncapecod@hotmail.com \nSponsored by the Knights of Columbus\, St. Paul VI Council #7312
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/mens-retreat/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Parish\, 246 Main Street (Route 28)\, West Harwich\, MA\, 02761\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T090000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183808
CREATED:20240302T015148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T193955Z
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SUMMARY:Walk for Life
DESCRIPTION:Click on image to enlarge\nThis Local Walk for Life will take place at 12 noon at the National Shrine of Our Lady of LaSalette in Attleboro. It takes place in the context of a program that begins at 9:30 with keynote speaker Representative Alan Silvia of the Massachusetts State Legislature. A Rosary for Life and Mass will follow\, leading up to the Walk at 12 noon. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha\, S.D.V.\, will be celebrant and homilist of the Mass. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will follow the Mass. \nThe Diocese of Fall River Secretariat for the New Evangelization is sponsoring this Walk for Life. \nBecause of limited seating\, registration will be required to attend. You can register here. 
URL:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/event/local-walk-for-life/
LOCATION:National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette\, 947 Park St.\, Attleboro\, MA\, 02703\, United States
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