Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River

Sharing the Gospeland growing
together in faith

Service anchored in faith.

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Students who change the world.

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Serving those who serve.

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Joyfully proclaiming Jesus.

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Hear God's voice. Trust His call.

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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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November 6, 2025

FACE Fall Scholarship Dinner

This year's Fall Dinner will feature former Boston Celtics player Gordon Hayward as guest speaker. Enjoy a great evening while supporting Catholic school students in the Diocese!

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Upcoming Events

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October 24

All Day

Young Adult Retreat

Open to college students and young adults, this Young Adult Retreat, sponsored by the Diocesan Newman House, will take place at La Salette Retreat Center in Attleboro. Led by their …

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October 26

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Mass of Remembrance – New Bedford Area

This Mass of Remembrance is offered on the last Sunday of each month to to pray for those who have died and are buried in Catholic Cemeteries in New Bedford. …

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November 1

All Day

All Saints Day

The Solemnity of All Saints, or All Saints Day, is a celebration of all Catholic saints held on November 1 each year. All Saints Day commemorates all the blessed in …

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Bishop's Blog

Inspiring the Next Generation and Bringing Healing to Our Communities

October 22, 2025

In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on Catholic Youth Day’s theme "RENEWED," urging young disciples to embrace faith, and highlights efforts to support those affected by mental health and addiction.

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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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