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Bishop da Cunha Shares a Christmas Message

“Christmas invites us to look beyond the darkness that may surround us and to recognize in the simple manger of Bethlehem an enduring sign of God's love for humanity. Hope will not disappoint, and God will continue loving, caring for, and protecting each of us...

Click below to read the Bishop's message as well as to watch a Christmas greeting on video.

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Of Special Note
Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating a significant wedding anniversary? Renew your vows at this Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop da Cunha. Contact your pastor to register by January 16th
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Parish Leader Dinner
Coming in January! An evening to thank all the "co-workers in the vineyard" and to offer an opportunity for development in parish ministry, evangelization and catechesis
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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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December 27
9:00 am - 9:45 pm
Mass of Remembrance – Fall River
All are welcome to this Mass of Remembrance offered on the last Saturday of each month in the Mausoleum Chapel of Notre Dame Cemetery in Fall River.
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December 28
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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December 28
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Mass to Close the Jubilee Year
Bishop da Cunha is inviting everyone to attend this Special Mass to close the Jubilee Year in the Diocese of Fall River. The Mass will be celebrated in English, Spanish …
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Bishop's Blog
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Isaiah 9:1
December 24, 2025
In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha shares his Christmas message.
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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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Stronger Priests
Latest Newsfrom the Fall River Diocese
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Dec
2025
Bishop da Cunha’s Christmas Message 2025

"This holy season calls us to renew our confidence that, with prayer, hearts can be changed and peace is possible..."

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Press Releases and Statements
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Dec
2025
Seminarian to be Ordained a Transitional Deacon

Kaíque Santos will be ordained this Saturday in St. Mary's Cathedral

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Press Releases and Statements
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Dec
2025
Diocese Transitions to Digital Platforms Amid Changing Media Landscape

The Anchor and the Television Mass to be impacted by changes

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