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Of Special Note
October 12, 2025
Respect Life Annual Mass & Conference
Bishop da Cunha will celebrate the Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Cathedral. The Conference, with a theme of "Ethics at the Beginning of Life," follows at noon at White's. Conference registration closes Sept. 1
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September 6, 2025
Parish Leader Convocation
Development opportunities including presentations, workshops, discussion and more, for all parish, catechetical and ministry leaders, catechists and volunteers
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Upcoming Events
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Agosto 15
All Day
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates the taking into heaven of Mary, soul and body, at the end of her life on earth, a truth …
Agosto 15
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Mass of Thanksgiving for St. Francis of Assisi Parish
All current and former parishioners, friends, and community members are extended a warm welcome to St. Francis of Assisi Church, New Bedford, on the Feast of the Assumption for a …
Agosto 21
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 …
Bishop's Blog
Consecrating Priests to St. John Vianney and the September Parish Leader Convocation
In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the consecration of priests in the Diocese to St. John Vianney and shares information about the upcoming Parish Leader Convocation.
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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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Blogue do Bispo
6
Ago
2025
Consecrating Priests to St. John Vianney and the September Parish Leader Convocation

In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the consecration of priests in the Diocese to St. John Vianney and shares information about the upcoming Parish Leader Convocation.

Blogue do Bispo Sem categoria
30
Jul
2025
Reflections of a First-year Priest and A Call for Prayer and Support 

In this week's blog, Father Bryan Bangs shares a reflection on his first year as a priest and Bishop da Cunha shares information on the upcoming consecration of priests to St. John Vianney.

Press Releases and Statements
24
Jul
2025
In Historic First, Priests in Diocese to Consecrate Themselves to St. John Vianney

Parishioners urged to offer prayers, messages of support

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