"I Thirst for You" is the theme of this Catholic Women's Conference being hosted by the Ladies Guild of St. Julie Billiart Parish to which all women are cordially invited to attend. Praying is putting oneself in the hands of God and listing to His voice in the depths of our hearts. Saint Teresa of …

During the Year of Jubilee, the Parish Leader Convocation this year will also serve as the diocesan celebration of the Jubilee of Catechists occurring the same month at the Vatican. All catechetical and ministry leaders are asked to attend as part of their professional formation and development. This Parish Leader Convocation will include Morning Mass with …

Cardinal Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap., retired Archbishop of Boston and former Bishop of Fall River, will be the guest speaker at this year's St. Anne's Shrine of Fall River Annual Banquet. The banquet is a fundraiser to support ongoing renovations at the Shrine. Tickets are $125.00 and are available at the Shrine Gift Shop or …

A second collection will be taken up at Masses at all parishes in the Diocese of Fall River this weekend (Sept. 13-14) to support financial scholarships for students attending a Catholic school in the Diocese. The scholarships are distributed through FACE, the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education. FACE (formerly known as the St. Mary’s Education …

The Fall River Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) invites all women of the Diocese to its September meeting. Guest speaker will be Eileen Magdalen Ross of the Office of the Tribunal and Canonical Services of the Diocese of Fall River.  Her presentation will be on Canon Law, the official body of laws for the …

Fall River Diocesan Health Facilities is hosting its 16th Annual Golf Classic to benefit the over 700 individuals served in its skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers. For details on available levels of participation, please call the Health Facilities office at 508-679-8154 or email Debra Medeiros at that office.

The Red Mass is celebrated widely in the Catholic Church to invoke God’s guidance on judges, attorneys and others working in the areas of law and justice. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will offer the 27th annual Red Mass for the Diocese of Fall River on this date, and all are welcome to attend. …

Families and friends of all ages are welcome to this celebration of Our Lady of the Rosary.  EVENT SCHEDULE 5:00 pm - Food, drinks, ice cream, music, fun activities for kids. Indoor tours of the Museum & Gallery 6:30 pm - Prayers, Music, & Candlelight Rosary Procession to Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, led by …

The first week of October, this year October  5-11, is Mental Health Awareness Week with a special designation of October 10th as World Mental Health Day. In recognition of the impact that mental health challenges can have on individuals, their families and caregivers, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate two special Masses: Saturday, …

In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month. During this time, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human. This year’s Annual Diocesan Respect Life Mass takes place today (Sunday, October 12) at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, …

Update: today's Procession for Peace is cancelled because of the weather. Mass for Peace will still take place, but at earlier time: 6:30 p.m. Members of the Diocese of Fall River and other interested persons are invited to join Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., in this annual Mass for Peace on the Columbus Day …

Food, fun and inspiration will all be part of this year's Catholic Youth Day. Featured speakers will be Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., who has led the Diocese of Fall River for almost 11 years, and Auxiliary Bishop Joseph A. Espaillat II of the Archdiocese of New York. Bishop Espaillat was appointed a bishop …