This Holy Hour will center on a theme of an "Invitation to Celebrate Advent." It will be offered in the context of Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on adult candidates (ages 18 and over) who have completed the necessary preparation course.

All four Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Fall River will administer the Placement or Admissions Exam on Saturday, December 3, and Saturday, December 10, 2022. Students interested in enrolling in one of these schools for the next academic year are required to take the exam

All are welcome as the Stonehill Chapel Choir, directed by Phil Pereira, will be presenting its Lessons & Carols service at St. Julie Billiart Parish in Dartmouth. In this service, the story of the birth of Jesus is told in the reading of scripture, with beautiful Advent

Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will present the Marian Medal to nominated members of parishes in the Diocese of Fall River in recognition of their dedicated service to the Church.

Holy Redeemer Parish is planning a three-part Advent Mission, entitled Prepare the Way, on December 4, 5, and 6. Deacon Christopher Paul, Director of Adult and Child Discipleship in the Diocese of Fall River Secretariat for the New Evangelization, will preach daily at Services of the Word

St. John the Evangelist Parish invites all to this opportunity for Advent Adoration offered on three Tuesdays in December, the 6th, 13th and 20th. The evenings will feature Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation and reflection on Scripture.