ATLANTA, Ga. — Nearly 700 members of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) from around the country met in Atlanta, Ga. from August 26-29, 2019 for their annual convention, marking the group’s 99 years of service to the Church. This year’s theme, Caring for God’s Creation, showcased
Read more →FALL RIVER — David Flanagan (in photo, right) has been appointed principal of Holy Name School, effective July 1, 2019. This announcement was made by Father Jay Maddock, pastor of Holy Name Parish in Fall River. The appointment received the approval of the Fall River Diocesan School
Read more →FALL RIVER — The Fall River Diocese will offer the annual Red Mass on Saturday, September 28, at 4 p.m. in the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 327 Second Street in Fall River. A long-standing tradition in the Church, the Red Mass is celebrated each
Read more →FALL RIVER — Kellie Kickham (in photo) has been appointed principal of St. John the Evangelist School in Attleboro. The appointment, which became effective July 1, was announced recently by Fall River Diocesan School Superintendent Stephen A. Perla. Kickham replaces Sister Mary Jane Holden, C.P., who retired
Read more →Dioceses of the Boston Province including the Fall River Diocese have launched a third party, independent system to report abuse by Catholic bishops. The Bishops of the province have agreed to make a reporting system available now in the wake of Pope Francis’ landmark Vos estis
Read more →FALL RIVER — As announced last month, the 78th Annual Catholic Charities Appeal in the Fall River Diocese raised $4.1 million through the support of more than 20,000 generous donors. Provided below is a listing, by deanery, of the final parish totals for the 2019 Catholic Charities Appeal.
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