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Livestreamed Masses
Many parishes now livestream Masses for those unable to attend in person. Click below for the list and Mass schedules as well as options to watch a Mass either via cable or broadcast TV
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Upcoming Events
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9:00 am - 11:30 am
DCCW February Meeting
The Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) invites all women of the Diocese their February meeting. Guest speaker will be Father Michael Racine, a priest of the Diocese …
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wedding Anniversary Mass
The Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration will be celebrated with a special Mass of Thanksgiving for couples observing significant wedding anniversaries (including first year). Renew your wedding vows with the …
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Ash Wednesday
Lent, the forty-day season of prayer, sacrifice and almsgiving in preparation for the joyous celebration of Easter, begins on this day. Ashes, symbolic of penance, are blessed and distributed to …
Bishop's Blog
Building Up the Church Through Lay Leadership, Catholic Schools, and Sharing the Good News (And Go Pats!)
This week’s blog reflects on the vital role of lay leadership, the joy of Catholic Schools Week, updates on The Anchor’s digital transition, and a prayerful wish for a safe and joyful Super Bowl weekend.
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A Three-Year Diocesan Initiative
To strengthen our priests so as to foster vibrant and holy parishes and ministries.

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.

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Latest Newsfrom the Fall River Diocese
Blogue do Bispo
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2026
Building Up the Church Through Lay Leadership, Catholic Schools, and Sharing the Good News (And Go Pats!)

This week’s blog reflects on the vital role of lay leadership, the joy of Catholic Schools Week, updates on The Anchor’s digital transition, and a prayerful wish for a safe and joyful Super Bowl weekend.

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St. Vincent’s Announces Cafeteria Updates to Enhance Daily Experience for Youth

Special fundraising campaign to launch on Valentine's Day

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Blogue do Bispo
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2026
Answering God’s Call Through Service, Prayer, and Education

Service, prayer, and education are powerful ways we answer God’s call. In this reflection, Bishop da Cunha highlights how Catholic Charities is helping young adults move from homelessness to hope, invites prayer for men and women in consecrated life, and shares a student’s witness to the transformative impact of Catholic education during Catholic Schools Week.