Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has authorized the formation of a new class for Permanent Deacons for the Diocese of Fall River for the fall of 2027.

Those interested in pursuing the vocation of the diaconate beginning with the Aspirancy phase in the fall 2027 are invited to submit a preliminary application. Additional details and a preliminary application is available on the Fall River Diocesan Permanent Diaconate website – fallriverdeacons.com.

Over the coming months, general information nights will be held to delve into the process of formation of a deacon for the Diocese of Fall River. These information nights will be held at two locations and also via Zoom.

The Information Nights schedule is as follows:

  • Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m., St Mary Parish Hall, Dartmouth St., South Dartmouth
  • Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7 p.m., via Zoom
  • Friday, February 13, 2026 at 7 p.m., St. Ann Parish Hall, 675 North Main St., Raynham
  • Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7 p.m., via Zoom

If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Frank Lucca or Deacon Joseph McGinley, Co-Directors of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate at office@frpermanentdiaconate.com  or call the Office of the Permanent Diaconate at 508-990-0341.

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