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

Listen to Bishop da Cunha's extensive interview on EWTN's Register Radio on the special consecration of Fall River diocesan priests to St. John Vianney earlier this month

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October 12, 2025

Respect Life Annual Mass & Conference

Bishop da Cunha will celebrate the Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Cathedral. The Conference, with a theme of "Ethics at the Beginning of Life," follows at noon at White's. Conference registration closes Sept. 1

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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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August 30

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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August 31

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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September 6

8:15 am - 3:15 pm

St. Julie’s Catholic Women’s Conference

“I Thirst for You” is the theme of this Catholic Women’s Conference being hosted by the Ladies Guild of St. Julie Billiart Parish to which all women are cordially invited …

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Bishop's Blog

Faith in Action: Housing, Education, and Renewal

August 27, 2025

In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha discusses the Feast of the Holy Ghost, affordable housing in New Bedford, running for Catholic education and the start of a new school year.

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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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