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Apply for a FACE Scholarship Today
Applications are now being accepted for tuition assistance from FACE for students who will be entering a Catholic elementary school in the Diocese in the coming school year
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Support for Your Lenten Journey
Online resources are available from the Secretariat for the New Evangelization to support your Lenten journey including materials for families to develop rituals at home
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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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March 6
All Day
YES! Retreat
The YES! Retreat is a three-day weekend retreat experience sponsored by the Diocesan Secretariat for the New Evangelization for high school teens grades 10-12. The YES! Retreat provides high school …
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March 7
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lenten Women’s Retreat
In the Footsteps of Mary: Walking the Way of the Cross: This one-day retreat is open to all women and will be led byJohnnette Williams of the EWTN program “Women of …
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March 14
All Day
Catholic Relief Services Collection
The annual Catholic Relief Services Collection is taken up this weekend in parishes in the Diocese of Fall River along with those in most dioceses across the United States. This …
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Bishop's Blog
A Call to Peace, Ecological Stewardship, and Spiritual Renewal
March 4, 2026
In this week's blog, Bishop da Cunha reflects on Pope Leo XIV's remarks to reject violence and embrace dialogue as the path to lasting peace, while we continue praying for those suffering from conflict and natural disaster. Closer to home, he shares information on our Diocese’s growing commitment to caring for our common home through renewable energy initiatives, and welcomes a guest to share a Lenten reflection to realign our hearts with Christ.
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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 Diocese of Fall River
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3
Mar
2026
In Move to Digital, The Anchor Issues First E-Newsletter

Longtime Diocesan newspaper transitions from paid monthly print edition to free weekly electronic newsletter

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Press Releases and Statements
20
Feb
2026
Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C., Dies

Father Wilfred J. Raymond, C.S.C., (age 81) the President Emeritus of Holy Cross Family Ministries, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Bennington, Vermont. A native of Old Town, …

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Press Releases and Statements Messages from The Bishop
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Feb
2026
On Ash Wednesday, Bishop da Cunha Offers the Faithful a Message for Lent

Bishop posts video message in English, Portuguese and Spanish

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