Calendar of Events

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 …

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.  

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate the annual Mass of Chrism on this day during Holy Week in which he will bless the oils that are used in the sacramental life of the Diocese throughout the year: Oil of Catechumens, Oil of the Sick, and Chrism. In the context of the Mass, priests …

Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the sacred Easter Triduum, which concludes with the celebration of Easter Vigil Mass.  On this day, we remember the Last Supper, during which "Jesus, loving those who were his own in the world even to the end, offered his Body and Blood to the Father under the appearance of …

On Good Friday, we recall Christ’s Passion and Death. Good Friday is a time to reflect on our own sinfulness and need for repentance, and it is a day in which, amid the sorrow, we show our appreciation for Christ’s loving sacrifice.  Good Friday is a day of both fast and abstinence.

The Missale Romanum (Roman Missal) reminds us that the Easter Vigil is the "mother of all vigils," the "greatest and most noble of all solemnities." On this night, the Church keeps watch, celebrating the resurrection of Christ in the sacraments and awaiting his return in glory. It is the turning point of the Triduum, the Passover …

Christ is Risen! Alleluia! The Easter Sunday Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord is celebrated with great joy and music.  “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad!”  The tomb is empty; death has been conquered for all time.   We renew our baptismal promises and celebrate the life …

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 …

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: Sexuality, Natural Family Planning and Parenting Presenters: Craig and Amy Dyke, Holy Cross Family Ministries, Easton Prayer Life Presenter: Father George Harrison, a retired priest of …

The Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments decreed on May 23, 2000 that “throughout the world, the Second Sunday of Easter will receive the name Divine Mercy Sunday, a perennial invitation to the Christian world to face, with confidence in divine benevolence, the difficulties and trials that humankind will experience …

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.