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

February 9, 2025

Wedding Anniversary Mass

You are cordially invited to renew your wedding vows with Bishop da Cunha at this annual Mass. Register with your parish today

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Read “A Time for Fortitude”

In his new Pastoral Letter, Bishop da Cunha introduces The Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church Initiative

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Jubilee Year 2025

Bishop da Cunha opened the diocesan observance of Jubilee Year 2025 in a special Mass. Watch the Mass on YouTube and learn more about this special year.

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State of the Diocese Report

In conjunction with significant milestones observed in 2024, the Diocese published its second State of the Diocese of Fall River Report. Read it here.

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Upcoming Events

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January 23

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Parish Leader Dinner

The Secretariat for the New Evangelization is hosting this evening first to serve as a thank you to all the “co-workers in the vineyard” as a Jubilee Year begins, and …

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January 24

All Day

Worldwide Marriage Encounter-Residential Experience

Any married couple that desires a richer, fuller life together deserves a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Worldwide Marriage Encounter is designed to deepen and enrich the joys a couple shares …

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January 26

All Day

Catholic Schools Week

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fall River Diocese will celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2025 from January 26 through February 1. Observed annually across the country, the week is designed …

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Bishop's Blog

Some Time Away, Novena for Life and Celebrating Marriage

January 15, 2025

In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha shares a reflection from Brazil, information about the Novena for Life and the Wedding Anniversary Mass.

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Success Stories

Open Dialogue Is Opening Doors

Lasting relationships with others are built on a foundation of trust. This also holds true for our relationship with the Catholic Church. That’s why we strive to build a future grounded in honesty, transparency, and accountability.

By Laura Carrillo Director of Strategic and Pastoral Planning

Connections

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Connections

Generations have been drawn to our area by its teeming ocean, safe harbors, plentiful lakes, ponds and streams, abundant inland rivers, and picturesque coastlines. Wherever you are in the The Diocese of Fall River, we are all connected by our waters and the Eucharist.

By David Carvalho Secretary for the New Evangelization

Open Dialogue Is Opening Doors

Life Is Richer When We Walk as One

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Life Is Richer When We Walk as One

We come from all walks of life. Our dreams, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds are unique to each of us. But as we navigate life’s triumphs and challenges, inevitably our paths intersect on a common road.

By Irina Robinson Family and Respect Life Director

Connections

Leadership Begins With Listening

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Leadership Begins With Listening

“Actions speak louder than words” resonates more today than ever before. We’ve been tested by many challenges and our parishioners and communities have voiced their concerns. We’ve heard and are taking action.

By Laura Carrillo Director of Strategic and Pastoral Planning

Life Is Richer When We Walk as One

One Community in Christ

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One Community in Christ

We are a Diocese of people with many backgrounds—socially, economically, geographically, and culturally—but we are united in Jesus Christ, especially in the Eucharist.

By David Carvalho Secretary for the New Evangelization

Leadership Begins With Listening

A Place to Belong

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A Place to Belong

Whoever you are, wherever you go, and wherever you’ve been, you will always have a home in Jesus Christ. The doors of our Church and the arms of our faith community are open to all seeking God’s love.

By Irina Robinson Family and Respect Life Director

One Community in Christ