In celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday, a National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is underway and will include stops in 18 dioceses, including the Diocese of Fall River from June 29-30. Opportunities to take part in the Pilgrimage as it travels through out Diocese include Masses, Eucharistic processions, and Adoration in Easton, New Bedford, and Fall River. Please plan to participate as we pray for our Church, country, and Diocese.
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A Time for Fortitude: Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church is Bishop da Cunha's vision for the future of our Diocese centered on strengthening our priests. This three-year plan (2025-2027) focuses our local Church on moving forward in our relationship with Christ by actively working toward bringing to our priests more stability, hope, holiness, and wellness. Strengthening our priests will, in turn, strengthen all parishes and ministries in holiness and vitality.
Eleven men in the Diocese of Fall River have taken an important step on their journey to the permanent diaconate, as they continue years of formation in service, prayer, and pastoral ministry. This week’s blog also highlights the impact of the Annual Catholic Appeal, which supports vital ministries of care, education, and formation across the Diocese, and offers a final invitation to participate in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage as it travels through the region on June 29–30.
Bishop da Cunha has announced the appointments of several priests in the Diocese and the retirements of two pastors
In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the U.S. bishops' recent consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, shares highlights from the USCCB Spring General Assembly, invites the faithful to participate in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage coming to the Diocese later this month, and offers a heartfelt Father's Day reflection and prayer in gratitude for fathers and father figures.
