Confirmation Should Change Us Receiving the Sacraments should, even in the smallest way, change us. Every reception of the Eucharist, every visit to the confessional, and even the day-to-day grace we call upon in our Baptism should all draw us closer to Christ in some way. Last
Read more →FALL RIVER – This December, the Diocese of Fall River is unveiling a specially designated fund to support its priests. The Serving the Shepherds Fund is dedicated to ensuring that priests serving the Diocese receive the necessary resources, mentorship, and financial assistance at every stage of their
Read more →Preparing for Advent This Sunday, December 3, we begin the beautiful season of Advent; the time the Church sets aside each year for us to prepare for the coming of Jesus. It is important for us to remember the true meaning of Christmas—reflecting on how we can
Read more →FALL RIVER — Parishes in the Diocese of Fall River will take up the annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection at Masses on the weekend of December 9-10. Catholic sisters, brothers and religious order priests—collectively known as women and men religious—have selflessly served for decades without significant
Read more →FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will award the Marian Medal to 63 members of parishes from throughout the Fall River Diocese at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 327 Second Street, Fall River. First
Read more →My dear friends, Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! As we celebrate another Thanksgiving, I want to bring to you my best wishes and blessings for a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving for you and your family. As we gather for time together, it is also
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