Tenebrae at St. Mary Chapel – Stonehill College March 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Stonehill College 320 Washington St., North Easton, MA, United States Tenebrae, Latin for “Darkness,” begins with a lit candelabra prominently displayed. As the service progresses, the candles are snuffed out one by one, until only one is left – a …
Chrism Mass March 31 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm St. Mary's Cathedral 327 Second St., Fall River, MA The Chrism Mass is celebrated every year in cathedrals in dioceses all over the world during Holy Week. It is a special liturgy that manifests the unity of the bishop …
Holy Thursday April 2 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, …
Good Friday April 3 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 …
Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday April 4 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 …
Easter April 5 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 …
Divine Mercy Sunday April 12 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 …
Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Meeting April 18 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am St. Bernard Parish 32 South Main St., Assonet, MA, United States All women of the Diocese of Fall River are invited to attend this a meeting. Guest speaker will be Father Michael Racine, who is pastor of St. Bernard Parish in …
World Day of Prayer for Vocations April 26 This is the 6rd 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 …
Permanent Diaconate Information Night April 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Zoom Interested in learning more about ministry as a permanent deacon? Over the coming months, general information nights will be held to delve into the process of formation of a deacon …
Prayers & Pinwheels for Abuse Prevention April 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm St. Mary's Cathedral 327 Second St., Fall River, MA April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and blue pinwheels have become a symbol of it because they represent the playful innocence of childhood. The Diocesan Office of Safe Environment extends …
