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Of Special Note
August 7, 2025
FACE Summer Gala
A reception and multi course dinner, an auction, and more, all while supporting students attending Catholic schools in the Diocese at the same time. Enjoy this wonderful evening on Cape Cod hosted by FACE, the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education
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September 6, 2025
Parish Leader Convocation
Development opportunities including presentations, workshops, discussion and more, for all parish, catechetical and ministry leaders, catechists and volunteers
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Upcoming Events
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July 17
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 …
July 26
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.
July 27
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mass of Remembrance – New Bedford
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. …
Bishop's Blog
The Role of the Diocesan Pastoral Council and Accolades for the New Diocesan Website
In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha shares information about the role of the Diocesan Pastoral Council and accolades for the new Diocesan website.
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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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Latest Newsfrom the Fall River Diocese
Press Releases and Statements Messages from The Bishop
14
Jul
2025
Bishop Offers Prayers Following Tragic Fall River Fire

"Today it is nearly impossible to think of anything else but the loss and suffering being endured by so many because of the fire." Bishop da Cunha

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In the News
3
Jul
2025
Prayer for Independence Day (July 4th)

God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those who declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being. Help us to …

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Press Releases and Statements
1
Jul
2025
Diocese Announces Conclusion of Investigation of Allegations Against Father Mello

"My prayer is that the conclusion of the investigation can bring some closure and healing..." Bishop da Cunha

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