2023-01-01 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God January 1, 2023 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is a liturgical feast day honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary's motherhood in the wake of the birth of the baby Jesus Christ. This holiday is also the Octave of Christmas, or the 8th day of Christmas.
2023-01-01 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God January 1, 2023 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is a liturgical feast day honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary's motherhood in the wake of the birth of the baby Jesus Christ. This holiday is also the Octave of Christmas, or the 8th day of Christmas.
2023-01-04 Memorial Masses for Pope Benedict XVI Memorial Masses for Pope Benedict XVI January 4, 2023 Memorial Masses for Pope Benedict XVI A Memorial Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be offered in each deanery -or region- of the Diocese of Fall River on Wednesday evening, January 4, as an opportunity for the faithful of the area gather to pray for the soul of the retired pontiff whose funeral will take place the next day in …
2023-01-04 Memorial Masses for Pope Benedict XVI Memorial Masses for Pope Benedict XVI January 4, 2023 Memorial Masses for Pope Benedict XVI A Memorial Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be offered in each deanery -or region- of the Diocese of Fall River on Wednesday evening, January 4, as an opportunity for the faithful of the area gather to pray for the soul of the retired pontiff whose funeral will take place the next day in …
2023-01-04 Memorial Masses for Pope Benedict XVI Memorial Masses for Pope Benedict XVI January 4, 2023 Memorial Masses for Pope Benedict XVI A Memorial Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be offered in each deanery -or region- of the Diocese of Fall River on Wednesday evening, January 4, as an opportunity for the faithful of the area gather to pray for the soul of the retired pontiff whose funeral will take place the next day in …
2023-01-04 Memorial Masses for Pope Benedict XVI Memorial Masses for Pope Benedict XVI January 4, 2023 Memorial Masses for Pope Benedict XVI A Memorial Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be offered in each deanery -or region- of the Diocese of Fall River on Wednesday evening, January 4, as an opportunity for the faithful of the area gather to pray for the soul of the retired pontiff whose funeral will take place the next day in …
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Peak: Planning Summit – One on One Discipleship January 7, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Peak: Planning Summit – One on One Discipleship Why is one-on-one discipleship important? How can you, as a catechist, DRE, youth leader, or simply an individual who wants to engage with others to share the Good News, "One Disciple at a Time?" And...what next steps can our parish take after we've made those initial connections? The Diocesan Peak: Planning Summit on January 7th …
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Peak: Planning Summit – One on One Discipleship January 7, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Peak: Planning Summit – One on One Discipleship Why is one-on-one discipleship important? How can you, as a catechist, DRE, youth leader, or simply an individual who wants to engage with others to share the Good News, "One Disciple at a Time?" And...what next steps can our parish take after we've made those initial connections? The Diocesan Peak: Planning Summit on January 7th …
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Peak: Planning Summit – One on One Discipleship January 7, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Peak: Planning Summit – One on One Discipleship Why is one-on-one discipleship important? How can you, as a catechist, DRE, youth leader, or simply an individual who wants to engage with others to share the Good News, "One Disciple at a Time?" And...what next steps can our parish take after we've made those initial connections? The Diocesan Peak: Planning Summit on January 7th …
2023-01-08 Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord January 8, 2023 Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord is the Christian observance that celebrates the public manifestation of the Jesus’ kingship to the world when the Magi visit and adore him. In the Gospel of Luke, an angel of the Lord reveals Jesus as “savior,” “Messiah,” and “Lord” to the shepherds when Jesus is born …
2023-01-08 Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord January 8, 2023 Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord is the Christian observance that celebrates the public manifestation of the Jesus’ kingship to the world when the Magi visit and adore him. In the Gospel of Luke, an angel of the Lord reveals Jesus as “savior,” “Messiah,” and “Lord” to the shepherds when Jesus is born …
2023-01-21 Latin America Collection Latin America Collection January 21, 2023 - January 22, 2023 Latin America Collection This year's collection for the Church in Latin America will be taken up in parishes throughout the Diocese of Fall River and across most of the country the weekend of January 21-22. For over 50 years, Catholic dioceses in the United States have participated in the bishops’ special annual collection for the Church in Latin …
2023-01-21 Latin America Collection Latin America Collection January 21, 2023 - January 22, 2023 Latin America Collection This year's collection for the Church in Latin America will be taken up in parishes throughout the Diocese of Fall River and across most of the country the weekend of January 21-22. For over 50 years, Catholic dioceses in the United States have participated in the bishops’ special annual collection for the Church in Latin …
2023-01-21 Latin America Collection Latin America Collection January 21, 2023 - January 22, 2023 Latin America Collection This year's collection for the Church in Latin America will be taken up in parishes throughout the Diocese of Fall River and across most of the country the weekend of January 21-22. For over 50 years, Catholic dioceses in the United States have participated in the bishops’ special annual collection for the Church in Latin …
2023-01-27 Scripture Retreat Scripture Retreat January 27, 2023 - January 29, 2023 Scripture Retreat Each year Holy Cross Retreat House in Easton offers a Scripture Retreat. This year’s theme is The Scriptural Roots of the Eucharist. It will take place on the weekend of January 27-29, 2023, with a welcoming and orientation set for 8 p.m. on Friday (Jan. 27). Congregation of Holy Cross Father Jim Doherty will lead …
2023-01-27 Scripture Retreat Scripture Retreat January 27, 2023 - January 29, 2023 Scripture Retreat Each year Holy Cross Retreat House in Easton offers a Scripture Retreat. This year’s theme is The Scriptural Roots of the Eucharist. It will take place on the weekend of January 27-29, 2023, with a welcoming and orientation set for 8 p.m. on Friday (Jan. 27). Congregation of Holy Cross Father Jim Doherty will lead …
2023-01-27 Scripture Retreat Scripture Retreat January 27, 2023 - January 29, 2023 Scripture Retreat Each year Holy Cross Retreat House in Easton offers a Scripture Retreat. This year’s theme is The Scriptural Roots of the Eucharist. It will take place on the weekend of January 27-29, 2023, with a welcoming and orientation set for 8 p.m. on Friday (Jan. 27). Congregation of Holy Cross Father Jim Doherty will lead …
2023-01-27 Scripture Retreat Scripture Retreat January 27, 2023 - January 29, 2023 Scripture Retreat Each year Holy Cross Retreat House in Easton offers a Scripture Retreat. This year’s theme is The Scriptural Roots of the Eucharist. It will take place on the weekend of January 27-29, 2023, with a welcoming and orientation set for 8 p.m. on Friday (Jan. 27). Congregation of Holy Cross Father Jim Doherty will lead …
2023-01-29 Catholic Schools Week Begins Catholic Schools Week Begins January 29, 2023 Catholic Schools Week Begins Catholic schools in the Fall River Diocese will celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2023 from January 29 through February 4. Observed annually across the country, the week is designed to highlight the value of a Catholic education to young people and its contributions to the Church and wider community. It is also the time when many …
2023-01-29 Catholic Schools Week Begins Catholic Schools Week Begins January 29, 2023 Catholic Schools Week Begins Catholic schools in the Fall River Diocese will celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2023 from January 29 through February 4. Observed annually across the country, the week is designed to highlight the value of a Catholic education to young people and its contributions to the Church and wider community. It is also the time when many …
2023-02-02 Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life February 2, 2023 Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the …
2023-02-02 Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life February 2, 2023 Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the …
2023-02-02 Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life February 2, 2023 Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the …
