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Of Special Note
December 6, 2025
An Advent of Hope
Inspiring talks, Mass, music, adoration, and more are all part of this popular annual Advent Women's Retreat. Register today.
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Upcoming Events
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Novembro 20
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monthly Day of Prayer & Fasting for Our Priests
The Office of Clergy Support of the Diocese of Fall River encourages all Catholics of the Diocese to support our priests spiritually by participating in a Monthly Day of Prayer …
Novembro 22
All Day
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the national anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, working to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ “… to bring glad tidings to …
Novembro 29
9:00 am - 9:45 pm
Mass of Remembrance – Fall River
All are welcome to this Mass of Remembrance offered on the last Saturday of each month in the Mausoleum Chapel of Notre Dame Cemetery in Fall River.
Bishop's Blog
Building the Kingdom of Christ, Reflections from the U.S. Bishops Meeting and the Journey Toward Advent
Bishop da Cunha reflects on key moments from the U.S. Bishops’ Meeting in Baltimore and invites the Diocese into a new series of reflections for Christ the King and Advent. A season of hope and preparation begins as we look toward Christ’s coming.
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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
19
Nov
2025
Building the Kingdom of Christ, Reflections from the U.S. Bishops Meeting and the Journey Toward Advent

Bishop da Cunha reflects on key moments from the U.S. Bishops’ Meeting in Baltimore and invites the Diocese into a new series of reflections for Christ the King and Advent. A season of hope and preparation begins as we look toward Christ’s coming.

Blogue do Bispo
12
Nov
2025
Support for Catholic Education and Strengthening the Church’s Mission

In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the 32st Annual Face Fall Scholarship Dinner and USCCB committee meetings held before the annual meeting in Baltimore.

Press Releases and Statements
5
Nov
2025
Catholic Charities Launches Emergency Food Drive as Food Insecurity Skyrockets

Drop off locations in Fall River and New Bedford

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