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Of Special Note
Apply for a FACE Scholarship Today
Applications are now being accepted for tuition assistance from FACE for students who will be entering a Catholic elementary school in the Diocese in the coming school year
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Support for Your Lenten Journey
Online resources are available from the Secretariat for the New Evangelization to support your Lenten journey including materials for families to develop rituals at home
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Sign Up for The Anchor E-Newsletter
The Anchor, your longtime source for diocesan news and events, is launching a free, weekly electronic newsletter in February. Click Learn More to sign up to stay connected in new ways
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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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Março 6
All Day
YES! Retreat
The YES! Retreat is a three-day weekend retreat experience sponsored by the Diocesan Secretariat for the New Evangelization for high school teens grades 10-12. The YES! Retreat provides high school …
Março 14
All Day
Catholic Relief Services Collection
The annual Catholic Relief Services Collection is taken up this weekend in parishes in the Diocese of Fall River along with those in most dioceses across the United States. This …
Março 21
8:30 am - 2:15 pm
OCIA Retreat 2026
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) Retreat has a new date and location. Planners are asking that those involved confirm their attendance for this new date and location. …
Bishop's Blog
A Call to Peace, Ecological Stewardship, and Spiritual Renewal
In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on Pope Leo XIV's remarks to reject violence and embrace dialogue as the path to lasting peace, while we continue praying for those suffering from conflict and natural disaster. Closer to home, he shares information on our Diocese’s growing commitment to caring for our common home through renewable energy initiatives, and welcomes a guest to share a Lenten reflection to realign our hearts with Christ.
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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.

Stronger Priests
Latest Newsfrom the Diocese of Fall River
Blogue do Bispo Sem categoria
4
Mar
2026
A Call to Peace, Ecological Stewardship, and Spiritual Renewal

In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on Pope Leo XIV's remarks to reject violence and embrace dialogue as the path to lasting peace, while we continue praying for those suffering from conflict and natural disaster. Closer to home, he shares information on our Diocese’s growing commitment to caring for our common home through renewable energy initiatives, and welcomes a guest to share a Lenten reflection to realign our hearts with Christ.

In the News Press Releases and Statements
3
Mar
2026
In Move to Digital, The Anchor Issues First E-Newsletter

Longtime Diocesan newspaper transitions from paid monthly print edition to free weekly electronic newsletter

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Blogue do Bispo
25
Fev
2026
A Season of Renewal: Faith, Conversion, and New Beginnings

In this week’s Bishop’s Blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on the Rite of Election and the faithful “yes” of those preparing to enter the Church this Lent, while also celebrating the launch of The Anchor’s new fully digital website and e-newsletter to help share the Good News more widely.