5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Mass and Holy Hour for the Intention of the Faustina Center December 5, 2025 @ 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Mass and Holy Hour for the Intention of the Faustina Center The Faustina Center: An Island of Mercy for Families supports the dignity of the family by strengthening those in our community who face difficult pregnancies through its free resources: providing education, material resources, spiritual support, and community referrals. It's operated by the Family and Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Fall River. All are …
9:00 am - 2:30 pm Advent Women’s Retreat December 6, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Advent Women’s Retreat PLEASE NOTE: THE ADVENT WOMEN'S RETREAT IS AT CAPACITY. PLEASE EMAIL DEACON CHRIS PAUL TO BE ADDED TO A WAITING LIST. An Advent of Hope is the theme of this year's popular Advent retreat offered for women. It will feature three keynote presenters: Catherine DiNuzzo is a Catholic author, international speaker, and licensed professional counselor. …
2025-12-08 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary December 8, 2025 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary This solemnity commemorates the fact that Mary, in view of her calling to be the Mother of Christ and in virtue of his merits, was preserved from the first moment of her conception from original sin and was filled with grace from the very beginning of her life. The official teaching of the Church says: “The …
2025-12-13 Retirement Fund for Religious Collection Retirement Fund for Religious Collection December 13, 2025 - December 14, 2025 Retirement Fund for Religious Collection They gave their lives in service—now they need your help. For decades, women and men religious have cared for others, teaching, praying, and serving those in need. Many now face retirement without sufficient savings. Your support ensures they receive the care and dignity they deserve. Let us now offer them the dignity they have so …
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Holy Readiness: Advent Retreat Day December 13, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Holy Readiness: Advent Retreat Day Holy Readiness is the theme of this Advent Retreat that will include the Divine Office, Holy Mass, Great Speakers, Confession, Adoration, continental breakfast and a light lunch. Presenters will be Father Tom Washburn, pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in West Harwich, and Beth Mahoney, pastoral associate at Holy Trinity Parish. All are welcome to attend! …
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate December 13, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will ordain diocesan seminarian Kaique Santos to the Transitional Diaconate. Learn more about Kaique here.
2025-12-25 Christmas Christmas December 25, 2025 Christmas Christmas is the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. It is the celebration of Jesus' birth. Christmas is one of the most important days in the Church year. On this day, we recognize the mystery of our loving God who became incarnate to save us. The liturgical season of Christmas begins with the vigil …
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mass to Close the Jubilee Year December 28, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mass to Close the Jubilee Year Bishop da Cunha is inviting everyone to attend this Special Mass to close the Jubilee Year in the Diocese of Fall River. The Mass will be celebrated in English, Spanish and Portuguese, bringing together three communities for this special occasion.
2026-01-04 Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord January 4 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 …
