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Merry Christmas
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.

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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January 9
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Celebration of Venerable Patrick Peyton’s Anniversary of Birth
Father Fred Jenga, C.S.C., and Holy Cross Family Ministries invite you and your family to the Anniversary of Their Founder’s Birth The celebration will include Holy Mass; Food & Fellowship; …
January 15
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monthly Day of Prayer & Fasting for Our Priests
The Office of Clergy Support of the Diocese of Fall River encourages all Catholics of the Diocese to support our priests spiritually by participating in a Monthly Day of Prayer …
January 19
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
CYO Basketball Jamboree
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), with the Knights of Columbus, Diocesan Office of Vocations, and the Secretariat for the New Evangelization, which oversees CYO, will be holding a Basketball Jamboree …
Bishop's Blog
Reflecting with Gratitude, Moving Forward with Hope
As we begin a new year, Bishop da Cunha reflects with gratitude on the blessings, challenges, and moments of grace experienced across the Diocese, while inviting all to move forward with renewed hope in Christ. From honoring the legacy of Pope Francis and welcoming Pope Leo XIV, to strengthening support for priests, forming future vocations, responding with compassion in times of tragedy, and building stronger parish communities, this blog offers a hopeful vision for the year ahead guided by faith, service, and unity.
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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.

Stronger Priests
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