Calendar of Events

Members of the the Diocese of Fall River will gather to remember and to pray for the peaceful repose of Pope Francis in a Memorial Mass to take place at 7 p.m., Monday, April 28, in the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in Fall River. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will be …

HOPE LIGHTS THE WAY, this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal theme, reminds us that when the Holy Spirit acts through us, we can change the world. It is our responsibility to care for others and each year, our gifts to the Catholic Appeal do just that: offering physical, emotional, and spiritual sustenance to tens of thousands …

Holy Cross Family Ministries hosts Brothers of the Carpenter, a monthly reflection and fellowship for men. Attend any or all sessions on the first Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at The Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington St., N. Easton, MA. Evening will include Holy Hour with spiritual reflection and Rosary; Confession …

This is a Pro-Life Advocacy Workshop to include information on when life begins, materials on prenatal development, the scientific error of Roe v. Wade as well as information about pregnancy resource centers and programs of healing. Presenter will be Linda Thayer, who taught science for thirty-four years in the Boston Public Schools and has done …

Once again, the Fall River Diocesan Secretariat for the New Evangelization and the Men of St. Joseph apostolate of St. Francis Xavier Parish, Acushnet, are joining together to host this third annual Men's Meat 'n Greet. The early evening event will feature a barbeque, team events and supersized yard games, opportunities for fellowship, and a presentation …

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.

All are invited to this Mass to unite their prayers with those of the cardinals in Rome as they prepare to enter the Conclave. This Mass will incorporate the same texts and readings as those used in the Mass at the Vatican. Father Riley Williams, pastor of Holy Name Parish, will be celebrant of the …

This is the 62nd annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations, celebrated annually on the Fourth Sunday of Easter which is also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday."  The purpose of the day is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). …

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, S.D.V., will confer the awards in the context of a prayer service. Named for the pontiff who created the Fall River Diocese in 1904, the …

The Office of Clergy Support of the Diocese of Fall River encourages all Catholics of the Diocese to support our priests spiritually by participating in a Monthly Day of Prayer and Fasting for Priests. This Monthly Day of Prayer and Fasting for Priests typically takes place on the third Thursday of the Month and is offered …

(CNS photo/Vatican Media) All are welcome to this special Mass to be celebrated for our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. Bishop Edgar M. da  Cunha, S.D.V., will be celebrant and homilist. The Mass will be livestreamed on the Our Lady of Fall River website at www.olfallriver.com/watch

Bring your walking shoes and a bagged lunch and join in this second Annual Local Walk for Life. This prayer-filled day at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, Attleboro, offers a full program: Rosary for Life; Keynote Speaker, Alicia Kowalski; Mass celebrated by Bishop Edgar da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D.; Prayer Walk to …